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Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA mayor, makes another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said in his announcement video posted on social media Tuesday. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor."Villaraigosa, 71, ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primary.Several other Democrats have already announced their candidacy, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Sen. Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
Dublin council approves development agreement for Fallon 580 project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dublin City Council last week unanimously approved a development agreement with GH PacVest LLC for the Dublin Fallon 580 Project, a planned subdivision of 192 acres into 11 parcels to accommodate future commercial, campus office, multi-family residential, open space, community park and nature park uses.
Police arrest two after responding to stolen vehicle, brief chase after suspects flee on foot
HAYWARD, California — Hayward police arrested two individuals after a stolen vehicle chase in an apartment complex. Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and found the car attempting to leave the area, according to the Hayward Police Department. The officers managed to block the car, but the three occupants fled on foot in different directions. Two of the three were apprehended without incident, one of whom had a loaded and unregistered handgun.
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Shift to La Niña for the coming winter could affect the next water year in the West
While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook for the region.
Man arrested after girlfriend's homicide in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif - A woman was found dead near Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Road in Fremont on Saturday evening. When Fremont Police Department (FPD) officers arrived, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. She was declared dead at the scene. The FPD Crimes Against Persons Unit took over...
Alameda supervisors delay discussion on just cause evictions
A small group of about 25 activists gathered in the plaza outside of the County of Alameda Administration Building on Tuesday morning with hand-drawn signs, boxes of sandwiches and plans to persuade the county's Board of Supervisors to pass just cause protections for tenants of single-family homes. But just as the rally started, word came in that the supervisors had pushed their discussion on the topic until September. A smattering of boos came from the small crowd as Kristen Hackett, an organizer for My Eden Voice, the tenants' rights group behind the rally, announced the decision.The board's decision to further delay...
World’s first hydrogen powered ferry built in Bellingham embarks on first trip in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A first-of-its-kind ferry made here in Whatcom County is now operating a bit farther down the coast. Bellingham-based All American Marine announced the launch of the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial vessel called “Sea Change.” The 70-foot, 75-passenger ferry started making trips in San Francisco last week as part of the city’s plan to phase out diesel-powered vessels.
How Proposition E reduces oversight of the San Francisco Police Department
Proposition E not only limits the Police Commission’s oversight authority but also updates 2019 laws to enhance protection for San Franciscans against invasive, untested, or biased police technologies. Proposition E not only limits the Police Commission’s oversight authority but also updates 2019 laws to enhance protection for San Franciscans against invasive, untested, or biased police technologies.
Ready for bankruptcy: ‘Top 5’ burrito spot may close as owner struggles to break even
There were no free tables at Caliente Bistro Kitchen on a recent weeknight, but chef-owner Raul Garcia-Antolin couldn’t help but feel it was all about to go belly-up. Garcia-Antolin, 50, owes $42,886 in back rent, and he’s not sure he’ll make the next $5,747 rent bill either.
Peak of heat wave arrives in Bay Area; much cooler temperatures in store this week
The hottest day of the week arrived on Tuesday in the Bay Area with another day of the heat wave on tap for Wednesday before a period of much cooler weather toward the end of the week.The National Weather Service said Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories were in effect for most of the Bay Area except for areas along the coast and around the bay until 11 a.m. Wednesday. The hottest temperatures were expected in the East Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Hills, and Santa Clara Hills where triple-digit temperatures will be seen.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps...
UC Berkeley Professor Michael Yartsev named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
Michael Yartsev, an associate professor of neuroscience and bioengineering at UC Berkeley, is the campus’s newest Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator, the HHMI announced today. Yartsev is among 26 of the nation’s leading scientists to be named new HHMI Investigators. The honor comes with significant research investment that...
The ripple effects of SF’s floundering office market
Bay Area carpet and flooring company Conklin Bros. has existed in one form or another for nearly a century and a half, starting with a mule-drawn wagon and weathering the 1906 earthquake and a constant cycle of economic booms and busts. An employee for the past 35 years, JoAnn Edson,...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
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