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EXCLUSIVE: Documents expose deplorable housing conditions, bacteria in water at San Mateo Co. farms
The mass shooting at a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay shed light on the deplorable housing conditions farmworkers have been living in for decades.This tragedy prompted the launch of a San Mateo County task force that has been inspecting farms in the county.ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena has been covering this story for over a year and has an exclusive look into these findings.This is the first time San Mateo County finally has clear insight into how farmworkers are living. Through a public records request, we obtained exclusive photos, inspection reports and the findings this task force has been...
Here's where Bay Area residents stand with Prop 36, a controversial crime prevention ballot measure
There were opposing rallies on opposite sides of the San Francisco Bay.Both of them were regarding Proposition 36, a ballot measure that voters will decide on during next month's election.If passed, Prop 36 would increase sentencing for certain drug and theft crimes, rolling back previous criminal justice reforms passed by voters in 2014."We have a situation right now in San Francisco where there's just a level of public drug use that we can't tolerate. It's not helping our neighborhoods. It's not helping our economy. But least of all, it's not helping anybody who is struggling with a substance use disorder,"...
California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for housing employee
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.Michael Ballard, whose family owns Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards in the town 45 miles south of San Francisco, alleges he was fined a total of more than $120,000 after the county said he violated local zoning laws that ban anyone from living in an RV on public or private property, according to the The Mercury News. Marcelino Martinez, manager of the vineyard, which is around 2.6 million square feet (243,000 square meters), said his family...
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres blasts accusations as ‘entirely false’
(KRON) — A San Jose city councilmember who is being investigated by the San Jose Police Department blasted allegations leveled against him as baseless. Councilmember Omar Torres is the subject of an “active and ongoing” investigation, according to SJPD. Police are reportedly investigating sexual misconduct involving a minor. According to a report in the San […]
Major Weekend Closure on California's US-101 Connector in San Francisco for Urgent Repair Work
San Francisco drivers, be prepared for major delays this weekend as the northbound US-101 connector to the Central Freeway is closed for emergency barrier repairs. The closure will last until 5 AM on Monday, October 7.
East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.Retired software engineer Joseph Hui always loved bikes. He recalled an advertisement he saw in the Danville Patch some 20 years ago that caught his attention."They were advertising about a charity bike program out of St. Timothy's where they fix bikes to give out to people in need throughout the area," said Hui.He started fixing bikes right out of his garage to be given away. He had so much fun with...
Extra security at Bay Area synagogues as holiest days, Oct. 7 anniversary nears
With the holiest days in Judaism approaching and nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, Bay Area synagogues are on high alert. Last year, Rabbi Mark Bloom's biggest worry was finding enough chairs for the High Holidays. This year, it's making sure every door is locked twice. "This past year has undoubtedly been the most challenging I've ever had to face as a rabbi," he told CBS News Bay Area. With the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack coinciding with Judaism's holiest days, anxiety at Oakland's Temple Beth Abraham is at an all-time...
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