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New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Zone 7 Groundwater Management Plan Receives State Approval
LIVERMORE – On June 27, 2024, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that it approved the update to Zone 7’s groundwater management plan, formally known as an Alternative to a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Alternative GSP). This Alternative GSP was initially approved in 2019. DWR determined that Livermore Valley Groundwater basin continues to be managed sustainably to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Zone has one of nine approved Alternatives in California.
California's new gun laws AB28 and AB1587, and how they will impact you
California becomes the first state to increase 11% excise tax to purchase of some guns and ammo. If a credit card is used to purchase guns or ammo it can be viewed and tracked by the government.
California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents
California announced plans to set aside $12 million in its next budget to provide reparations to the state's Black residents. The post California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents appeared first on NewsOne.
Family of retired California deputy missing in Greece call off search, suspect foul play
The family of a retired California sheriff’s deputy missing in Greece said that the search for him has ended but that they fear foul play is involved in his disappearance. Albert Calibet, who left the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2018, was on vacation and getting ready to head to the Greek island of Amorgos when he vanished on June 11. His family said he had repeatedly visited the island since 2009.
State Farm again is seeking huge increases in home insurance rates in California
State Farm is seeking increases of as much as 52% for some of its residential insurance rates in California, which could ramp up the financial burden for many homeowners and renters in the state’s troubled insurance market.
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
City Council gives initial approval to new emergency shelter operation standards, shared housing rules
City Councilmembers on Monday night approved a first reading of new emergency shelter operations standards, reform to the municipal code to clarify the city charter as it relates to zoning, and revisions to limits on the number of home-sharing leases allowed per single-family residence to further promote affordable housing. A...
Janelle Cameron appointed as San Leandro city manager
During the July 1st City Council meeting, the Council voted to approve the contract of Ms. Janelle Cameron, who will serve as the City Manager. This permanent selection follows her prior service as Assistant City Manager since September 2021. For the past couple of decades, Ms. Cameron has served in...
Rabbi Burt Jacobson, social activist and founder of Bay Area Renewal synagogue, dies at 87
(JTA) — A version of this story originally appeared in J. The Jewish News of Northern California. Rabbi Burt Jacobson, a scholar, author, political activist and founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue in Piedmont, California died at home in El Sobrante on June 22 of pancreatic cancer. He was 87. He was a cherished teacher and...
MGOLF | Program Alum Blake Hathcoat Qualifies for John Deere Classic after Playoff Victory on Monday
MORAGA, Calif. - On Monday, July 1st, Saint Mary's men's golf alum Blake Hathcoat won a playoff hole to finish 5-under-par in the John Deere Classic qualifier to help solidify his second career PGA Tour start later this week at TPC Deere Run. Hathcoat was just 2-under heading into the final two holes of Monday's qualifier and was able to chip in for eagle on 17 and then birdie 18 to propel himself into a four-way playoff. His birdie on the first playoff hole earned him a qualifying spot for this week's John Deere Classic, his second career tour appearance.
Wildfire burning near Travis Air Force Base in Solano County
(KRON) — A wildfire is burning Tuesday afternoon near the Travis Air Force Base, according to Solano County officials. The fire is in the area of Denverton Road and Creed Road near Suisun City. The fire, dubbed the Denverton Fire, was initially reported around 1:30 p.m. to be approximately 25 acres. About an hour later, […]
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