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California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play."Nobody ever wants to miss a game. Nobody ever wants to postpone a practice, but the important thing that we have to keep the forefront is the health and safety of these students' coaches and fans," says Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner.The new CIF guidelines advise schools to move outdoor practices to cooler times, like early morning or late evening. They also require schools to postpone or cancel practice if it gets too hot outside. In the past each school or district had its own...
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan Resigns, Helps Husband's Run for Mayor
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan is planning to resign from her post this year, in part to help support her husband’s candidacy for mayor. Kassan, who was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, submitted a letter of resignation to the city clerk’s office on Thursday. She told KQED she plans to stay on long enough to help appoint an interim successor to her seat, which could take several weeks.
Oaklanders joined the DNC joyfest while local politics are starting to boil
All eyes were on Chicago this week where thousands of Democrats flocked to witness the nomination of Kamala Harris for president. The East Bay-raised politician who came up through San Francisco’s potent Democratic Party machine shared the stage with other impressive representatives with Oakland roots. Roughly 2,000 miles away,...
The sun rises on Dublin High Class of 2025’s final year of high school
On Wednesday morning, hundreds of DHS seniors rose early—well before dawn—for the first big event of their senior year. “Senior Sunrise,” a tradition observed by many U.S. high schools, is especially anticipated at DHS because it always takes place on Number Hill, which rises in the backdrop of the school and its surrounding neighborhoods. As part of this annual tradition, which takes place at the start of the school year, the senior class wears their senior pajamas and/or hoodies and climbs up the historic hill to watch the sunrise, regarded as marking the beginning of their final year of high school. This year, to ensure they caught the very first rays of sunshine, the class of 2025 began gathering as early as 5 a.m.
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
TCU offense predicted depth chart for Stanford
TCU will kick off their 2024 season later this week as they head to Stanford to battle the Cardinal on Friday night. We predict how the Frogs will start the season on offense. TCU will kick off their 2024 season later this week as they head to Stanford to battle the Cardinal on Friday night. The Frogs are coming off a 5-7 campaign in 2023, but with returners at key positions and new players from the transfer portal, optimism is riding high for the Frogs in Sonny Dykes' third season as head coach.
Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet
Russian Hill can rejoice. Almost two years after it was announced, a third location of upscale San Francisco grocery store Bi-Rite Market is set to open Friday on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s 50% larger than the 10-year-old Divisadero Street location and twice as big as the 84-year-old original on 18th Street in the Mission.
San Jose Police To Get $400K In Military Equipment
San Jose leaders have greenlit the purchase of more than $400,000 in military equipment for the city's police department to replenish its existing inventory of weapons and devices. Approved purchases for San Jose police officers include 125 new .556 caliber patrol rifles for $112,132 and close to $100,000 in new...
Chicho Injured In Real Salt Lake’s Loss To San Jose
SANDY, Utah – Tired legs and missed opportunities were the story for Real Salt Lake in a mistake-filled 2-0 loss to San Jose. Real Salt Lake hosted the San Jose Earthquakes at America First Field on Saturday, August 24. Real Salt Lake remains third in the Western Conference, with...
Arizona Wildcats’ New San Jose State Transfers: Key Players and Impact
Arizona's football team has welcomed five transfers from San Jose State, including tight end Sam Olson and running back Quali Conley, aiming to bolster its roster for 2024. Each player's expected contribution varies: Conley is projected to have the most significant impact, while others like quarterback Anthony Garcia are seen primarily as developmental prospects. The Wildcats are adjusting their depth chart and strategy to integrate these transfers into their lineup effectively. Overall, the influx of transfers is a strategic move to enhance the team's performance in the upcoming season.
Beason and Bracken Serra Score as Dons Tie Roos at Home
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – In a high-scoring second half, the San Francisco men's soccer team (0-0-2) tied UMKC (1-0-1) 2-2 Saturday evening at Negoesco Stadium. UMKC came out aggressively in the opening minutes, earning back-to-back corner kicks at 2:20 and 2:53. Isaiah Easley produced San Francisco's first shot of...
San Francisco's Riot Party celebrates progress in fight for LGBT rights
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Riot Party 2024, held at Kapwa Gardens in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, was more than just a festive gathering; it was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that still lies ahead.Among the attendees was Taylor Quentin, a San Francisco resident who moved to the city five years ago from Delaware in search of a place where she could truly be herself."I'm required to be here and I love that I am required to be here because this is our civil rights so we should be here...
Postal carrier robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco, police say
A postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco on Saturday morning, police said. According to the San Francisco Police Department, two suspects approached the postal worker and stole property from the victim at gunpoint. The suspects then fled in an unknown vehicle. Officers responded to the scene around...
San Jose crews battle 2 separate, simultaneous blazes Saturday afternoon
SAN JOSE -- Firefighters in San Jose were responding to a vegetation fire and a separate residential structure fire on Saturday afternoon.At 2:40 p.m., firefighters were called to Silicon Valley Boulevard and Basking Ridge Way in South San Jose, just east of Highway 101, after receiving reports of a vegetation fire.Cal Fire's Santa Clara Unit was also responding, the San Jose Fire Department said on X.The public was asked to avoid the area.At 2:49 p.m., firefighters were also called to a separate residential structure fire in the 2800 block of Cicero Way, in East San Jose. Drivers were asked to avoid that area as well.
Police investigate non-injury shooting on Haight Street in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO -- Police are investigating a shooting reported in the area of Haight and Masonic streets that took place a little before 3 p.m. Saturday.Police say an argument may have preceded the shooting but, as of 5 p.m., there have been no reports of any injuries or arrests.Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
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