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Bart Seeking Volunteer To Serve On Police Review Board
BART is seeking a volunteer for a two-year term on its Police Citizen Review Board. The position is open to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, or San Mateo counties. To qualify, candidates must be fair minded and objective, and demonstrate a commitment to community service. Article continues below...
PG&E shuts off power to customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin counties
(KRON) — PG&E turned off the power to over 200 customers in portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties on Saturday afternoon. PG&E announced the power shutoff at approximately 4 p.m. They said about 220 customers will be affected. Customers who had their power shut off, according to PG&E: Customers still in scope […]
Victim in deadly Oakland residential fire identified that displaced 20
OAKLAND, Calif. - A man who died in a residential fire in West Oakland last week was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Tavis Shane Smith, a 32-year-old Oakland resident. Smith died at a hospital shortly after the fire from injuries related to smoke inhalation. The fire broke...
Las Vegas A's have no one to pay for their new ballpark. Literally
The Oakland A's are expected to move to Las Vegas to begin the 2028 season. When that time comes, they'll need to have a new stadium. About that... While this will hopefully bring some exciting new changes to the franchise, the organization had a presentation earlier this week for the new stadium that didn't go so well. At the presentation, the A’s confirmed there are currently no financing plans for a proposed $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, per Scott Roeben from Vital Vegas. This should raise some concern for the franchise and its fans.
MLB exec believes A's Miller could be Dodgers trade target
Star right-handed closer Mason Miller currently is the face of Athletics baseball, but will that title stop Oakland from dealing him before the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline?. In an article published Saturday, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez assessed the injury-riddled, 58-41 Los Angeles Dodgers’ motives heading into the nearing trade deadline, and he revealed a major revelation surrounding the A’s via an anonymous MLB executive.
Bay Area Democrats believe VP Harris is best option to beat Trump after Biden drops out of race
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.For Harris, who has a history of breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, this potential challenge could be her toughest yet.Vice President Harris was seen in Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon with her grandnieces at an ice cream shop opened by Tyra Banks. Harris did not respond to questions from reporters about her message to Democratic voters."The contrast between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is night and day," Harris stated at a rally in Fayetteville,...
Jackpot-winning Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Woodland
(FOX40.COM) — A Superlotto Plus ticket purchased in Northern California matched all 6 numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The winning ticket, worth $54,000,000 was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Woodland. The winning numbers were 11, 13, 14, 15, 46 and a “Mega” number of 5. The winner...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Holding court for media, Willie Brown calls on Biden to resign, Harris to pick Whitmer VP
Outside John’s Grill on Ellis Street, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown feigned shock to find reporters from several local outlets with cameras. “Who are you people? What are you doing here?” Brown joked. When a reporter told him that it was because he was popular, Brown said,...
Critical Incident Stress K9, Sadie, Brings Comfort to Fire Crews
The Shelly Fire, like many wildfires this season, has put tremendous strain on the firefighters battling the blaze. However, this 2024 fire season has seen a heartwarming addition to the fire camps – Critical Incident Stress K9s (CISK). Among them is Sadie, a trailblazer in her field as the first K9 to be ordered to a fire camp.
People We Meet: His Richmond District Caliente Bistro Kitchen will close in September
Owner and chef Raul Garcia-Antolin is at that point that no one wants to reach. “It’s time to close shop,” he said of Caliente Bistro Kitchen at 4828 Geary Blvd. No matter that it is one of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. The three-year-old Mexican restaurant, located at Geary and Funston, will close its doors in September.
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