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Arrest, hospitalization of Chess Club cofounder reveals continued tensions with law enforcement
A July 12 arrest of Berkeley Chess Club cofounder Jesse Sheehan has escalated tensions between Southside residents and university-contracted APEX Security Group guards, underscoring how hostility has taken hold in the Telegraph Avenue area since surveillance began. Sheehan was hospitalized after being shoved up against a wall by APEX Security...
California Prepares to Launch CalHeat Score, Nation’s First Extreme Heat Ranking System
In 2022, Assembly Bill No. 2238, legislation establishing a statewide extreme heat ranking system was signed into law. Currently this ranking system is being developed by California’s Environmental Protection Agency and is planned to be launched in 2025 as the nation’s first extreme heat wave ranking system. According...
Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
Brentwood Library Thanks Community for Anniversary Celebration Success
Over 100 Attended Reptile Program and Anniversary Reception. The Donald Bruce Kaufman Brentwood Library extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the library’s anniversary celebrations in an emailed statement. According to the press release, over 100 attendees enjoyed the special reptile program on Saturday morning, and the visitors’ vibrant enthusiasm for the animals was delightful. The afternoon music program and reception were also well-received, making for a lovely celebration of the library’s 30th anniversary.
Dominic Gates Charged in Connection with Telegraph Avenue Shooting Death of Alliauna Green in Oakland
Authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the July 13th shooting on Telegraph Avenue, which claimed the life of Alliauna Green, also known as Tan DaGod. The Oakland Police Department revealed that Dominic Gates has been arrested and now faces charges over the fatal incident. Even though the shooting took...
‘It’s Just What I’m Passionate About’: New Law Library Director Brings Experience and Enthusiasm
In her final year at Indiana University — already on track for law school and intending to become a public interest lawyer — Jessica Whytock took a library course on a lark to earn one last credit. She was hooked. Her passion only grew in law school, where...
Concord Council OKs 183 affordable units on former Nazarene church site
CONCORD, CA (July 22, 2024) — A stalled 183-unit, multi-family rental project will move forward after the City Council gave unanimous approval to construction – amidst state-mandated requirements and the increasing need for affordable housing. The Ashbury, by developer Pacific West Communities, Inc., will be located at 1650...
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
Pleasanton Preps: Dublin Leprechauns on doorstep of improbable playoff berth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dublin Leprechauns have got to be the feel-good story of the summer when it comes to Tri-Valley sports. Earlier this summer I wrote about the Leprechauns — a member of the Pecos League, an independent professional baseball league in cities that don’t have major or minor league baseball teams or affiliations for either.
Antioch police search for man who stole nearly $500K of jewelry from JCPenney
(KRON) — The Antioch Police Department is searching for a man who stole nearly $500,000 of jewelry in June. Surveillance video (above) shows the man smashing glass cases with a hammer in the city’s JCPenney before reaching inside to snag the goods. The theft happened at 10 p.m. on June 15. JCPenney is located at […]
Tragic Car Crash in Livermore Claims Lives of Manteca Woman and Child, Father Left in Critical Condition
A devastating vehicle collision claimed the lives of a Manteca woman and her child early Sunday morning in Livermore, with the child's father left fighting for his life, according to police reports. KCRA has confirmed that the single-car accident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on South Vasco Road near Naylor Street; the vehicle involved was discovered in flames.
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