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Newsom to Musk after HQs move announcement: ‘You bent the knee’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took to social media to criticize Elon Musk’s decision to move his aerospace company, SpaceX, and social media company, X, out of the state after Newsom signed a law related to transgender children. “You bent the knee,” Newsom posted on X, along with a screenshot of a 2022 post from…
California Entrepreneur Rolls Out Nonalcoholic Tequila Alternative Made With Agave and White Button Mushrooms
The founder of California's Bravus Brewing Co., which claims to be North America's original non-alcoholic craft brewery, has launched a dedicated zero-proof spirits brand alongside an inaugural agave release. On Tuesday, Philip Brandes rolled out La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative, a nonalcoholic beverage produced using many of the same techniques perfected at Bravus in its range of IPAs, porters and blonde ales. Now available online at $34.95, the teetotaling spirit is said to balance hints of caramel, vanilla, mild heat and oak on the palate. La Planta is the first bottling from Brandes' recently unveiled Phil & Goode, an on-the-nose portmanteau of...
Power restored at overcrowded California prison after outage amid heat wave
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Power was restored Tuesday at an overcrowded California men’s prison that ran on emergency generator power for three days following a major electrical outage amid a heat wave. The problem was fixed shortly after 2 p.m. at California State Prison, Solano, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The electricity had been out since Sunday at the facility in Vacaville, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Sacramento. Temperatures in the city topped 96 degrees (35.5 Celsius) on Sunday and the weather remained hot into the week. Running water, ice and cooling fans were made available “to help manage heat-related concerns,” the corrections department said in a statement Monday.
AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Aptos blaze
Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area. The blaze near Aptos was discovered by an AI-powered camera on Wednesday, which detects smoke and alerts crews to put it out before the fire is able to grow. "As with everything else...
Inmate Dies By Suicide In Main Jail Complex
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said that at 6:41 p.m. on July 5, deputies assigned to the Main Jail Complex found 24-year-old inmate Jose Herrera unresponsive in his assigned cell. Herrera was alone in his cell at the time.
Attempted murder being investigated at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD, Calif. — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said they are investigating an attempted homicidal fight between inmates. This alleged incident occurred on Friday at around 9:37 a.m. Salinas Valley State Prison staff were in the recreation yard and saw two inmates "striking" another inmate with a...
Missing teen in Salinas last seen in June
SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Police Department published a post on Tuesday asking for the public's help finding a missing teen. Cristobal Lopez Vazquez, 15, was first reported missing on June 30 following an argument with his father. He is 5 feet tall and weighs around 105 pounds. He...
Monterey Police Arrest Leslie Flores After Extensive Manhunt
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 5:52 P.M., Monterey PD Detectives and Police Officers were conducting surveillance on Cielo Vista Drive. The purpose of the surveillance was to locate and apprehend Leslie Flores, 58, of Monterey. Flores had fourteen (14) active warrants, four (4) of which were for felony offenses with no bail. Detectives also had information that Flores was in possession of a firearm.
Campaign Filings Reveal Silicon Valley Recount Donors
Tech CEOs and business leaders were the main sources of funding behind a contentious Silicon Valley congressional recount earlier this year. That's according to recent campaign filings from Count the Vote, the super PAC that directly paid for the Congressional District 16 recount that sent Assemblymember Evan Low to a November runoff election with former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. Donors to the political action committee have been hidden -- until now.
Parents of child found dead at San Jose recycling facility were in bitter custody dispute
The parents of a 3-year-old girl whose body was found last weekend at a San Jose recycling facility had been locked in a yearslong custody dispute. The prime suspect in Ellie Obi Lorenzo's death, her father Jared Lorenzo, appears to have died by suicide shortly after her death. Ellie spent...
From the CEO: Ex-San Jose mayor hurts voters by ditching public forum
When you’re a journalist, ruffling the feathers of politicians and people in power comes with the territory. You might even call it a badge of honor. I once had an editor who assured me that if I wasn’t ticking them off, I wasn’t doing my job. It’s expected and it’s not uncommon. What is uncommon,... The post From the CEO: Ex-San Jose mayor hurts voters by ditching public forum appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San Jose Property Owners: Choosing Professional Property Management Services
Why do San Jose Property Owners Need Professional Property Management Services?. The San Jose rental market is highly dynamic and competitive, driven by its booming tech industry and vibrant cultural scene. High demand and limited housing supply lead to rising rental prices. Effective property management is crucial for maintaining property conditions, securing reliable tenants, and maximizing investment returns. Keyrenter Silicon Valley specializes in top-notch property management services tailored to San Jose's unique demands.
City of Santa Clara to Place $400M Infrastructure Bond on November Ballot
City of Santa Clara voters will be asked in November to approve a $400 million bond on the t to address more than $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs. The Santa Clara City Council approved the bond measure vote at Tuesday’s council meeting. While the most immediate infrastructure needs...
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