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Suicide prevention net on Golden Gate bridge cut deaths in half last year, officials say
The net, which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and was completed behind schedule, greatly reduced suicide deaths in 2023, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
Stand on homeless housing has 2 Millbrae city council members on verge of being recalled
In the city of Millbrae, voting was closed Tuesday night on a special election to decide whether two members of the city council will be recalled for refusing to sign a letter. It's part of an angry reaction to a county plan to convert a local hotel into homeless housing.As of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, a majority of voters were in favor of removing council members Maurice Goodman and Angelina Cahalan from office.79% of District 4 voters said "yes" to recall Goodman and 71% from District 2 voted to remove Cahalan.For a solid year now, the city of Millbrae has been...
Mother, daughter die in fiery crash in Livermore
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Manteca woman and her 5-year-old daughter were killed in a fiery crash along South Vasco Road not far from Interstate 580 in Livermore early Sunday morning, according to city police. The solo-vehicle wreck near the Naylor Avenue intersection also seriously injured the girl’s...
Ongoing federal probe into Oakland city government expands
Since FBI agents raided the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, as well as the homes of businessmen David and Andy Duong, the US Attorney's office has subpoenaed text messages, voicemails, calendars, social media posts, handwritten notes, memos, faxes, and other documents related to the Duongs and their waste management company.
Another Bay Area city pushing for CHP assistance from Newsom
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — In the North Bay, a Vallejo city councilmember is pushing for the governor to deploy California Highway Patrol officers to her city’s streets, similar to how CHP officers are helping to crack down on crime in Oakland and San Francisco. “The neighborhoods and the people are crying for help,” explained Vallejo […]
Berkeley mayoral candidates go head-to-head on affordable housing, racial disparities
The 2024 Berkeley Mayoral Forum brought together the city’s three mayoral candidates July 17 to answer questions about the future of Berkeley. The candidates — current District 5 Councilmember Sophie Hahn, former District 4 CouncilmemberKate Harrisonand community organizer Adena Ishii — met at The Way Christian Center. They spent about an hour and half answering questions presented by moderator Moni Law, an activist and housing counselor for the city of Berkeley.
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...
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