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Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week...
Orinda Actor William Foon Credits His Local Theater Experience to His Broadway Success
When 12-year-old William Foon returns to his Orinda hometown next month to perform at the Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco, his first instinct will be to roll down the car windows. “I love the fresh air of our hills – it’s the smell of home, and I can’t wait...
SF barber breaks leg while detaining robbery, stabbing suspect
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — What seemed like a regular Tuesday afternoon for San Francisco barber Ramy Shatara turned into a civilian arrest and a broken leg in a matter of minutes. Shatara had just finished cutting a client’s hair and stepped outside the Chicago II Barber Shop to take a phone call when he heard […]
Is Environmental Sustainability the New Liberal Arts?
This opinion column about sustainability courses was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter on climate change and education. Environment and Sustainability in Enlightenment France. Modeling for Energy and Infrastructure Project Finance. Adirondack Cultural...
In Oakland and Berkeley, 16 and 17-Year Olds Can Now Vote for School Board
In 2016 and 2020, Berkeley and Oakland passed ballot measures giving 16 and 17-year olds the right to vote in local school board races. It took years — and a lot of pressure from student activists — but in this election, Alameda County is finally ready to let students cast their ballots.
UC Berkeley making several changes to combat antisemitism this school year
(The Center Square) – The University of California Berkeley is expanding its antisemitism education in the 2024-25 school year as well as banning encampments and prohibiting masking to conceal one’s identity. Former Chancellor Carol Christ announced “new campus programs to provide antisemitism education to larger numbers of students, staff, and faculty,” in a letter to […]
WSOC | Gaels Back in Moraga as They Take on CSU Bakersfield
MORAGA, Calif. - The Gaels will have home field advantage as they compete in Moraga Thursday, August 29th at 5:00 PM against CSU Bakersfield. Tessa Salvestrin put the team on her back last week as she recorded a hat trick against Tennessee Tech and an assist against Vanderbilt.
Town Strides: Jogging around Lake Merritt gains traction
OAKLAND, Calif. - It's trending on TikTok and becoming all the rage. Town Strides, a grassroots group aimed at connecting Oakland "one stride at a time," is putting out viral videos of fitness lovers jogging around Oakland's Lake Merritt on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. And those videos are gaining traction...
California is dyeing a lake pink. Here’s why:
A lake in Northern California is getting a dye job, but it’s not to improve its aesthetic. No, this makeover will serve an important function. Researchers from the California Department of Water Resources are dyeing McLeod Lake in downtown Stockton, turning it from its greenish-blue hue to a muted pink. It’s part of a study […]
Fish are swimming the Klamath River freely for the first time in more than a century
KLAMATH RIVER – Fish are now swimming freely in the Klamath River for the first time in more than 100 years, thanks to collaboration between the state, federal and tribal partners. The Klamath River restoration project – the largest such effort in American history – is working to remove...
California man covers ex in gasoline setting her on fire in a truck as he says 'Happy Father's Day'
Joshua Adam Kaiser covered the mother of his child and an unrelated male in gasoline as they sat in a pickup truck in the unincorporated community of Johnson Valley, California
Two New Hires at City Hall Bring Top-Notch Experience to Orinda
Orinda hired two new staff members in the Planning Department, who are ready and experienced to take on the work and challenges of the city. Replacing Drummond Buckley, Cross started at the planning department in mid-June. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, the Pinole resident came to California at age 17, “because my aunt and uncle, who did not have children, offered free room and board if I worked and attended school.”
Antioch City Council Hires City Manager in Split 3-2 Vote
On Tuesday, after much controversy and heated exchanges, the Antioch City Council agreed to hire Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager. Scott will receive a 2-year contract at $263,888k per year, along with $20k in moving expenses. The hiring was approved in a 3-2 vote with Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe, Tamisha Torres-Walker and Monica Wilson in favor. Councilmembers Mike Barbanica and Lori Ogorochock voted against.
Women’s Soccer Heads to UC Irvine for First Road Test
IRVINE, Calif. - After splitting its first four games of the 2024 campaign on the Hilltop, the University of San Francisco's women's soccer team (2-2) will head to Southern California for its first road contest of the season as the Dons are set to face UC Irvine (1-2-1) on Thursday afternoon.
Football Highlights Wednesday’s Sports Report With Mizzou, Chiefs & Camdenton Lakers
Let’s start off with a bit of a bummer for Mizzou football fans. Cody Schrader, who was not selected in this past springs NFL draft but was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent, was cut yesterday by San Francisco as those rosters were trimmed down to the mandated 53 players.
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