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Coast Guard Medevacks Sick Man From Boat off of Eureka
A Coast Guard helicopter aircrew medically evacuated a 35-year-old male off the tugboat “Cape Ann” approximately 28 miles northwest of Eureka, Monday. Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay watchstanders received a relayed call from the tugboat Cape Ann, stating that a crewmember was experiencing abdominal pain along with other serious symptoms at approximately 8:20 a.m.
Summer COVID surge could continue as school starts, Bay Area experts warn
For many, it's the first day of school. And with wastewater levels of COVID being "very high" in California, it means there's potential for the spread of the virus in classrooms."We're all excited about the start of the new school year," said Superintendent Dr. Brent Stephens with the Lafayette School District.At Lafayette Elementary School, Tuesday marked the kickoff to being back in the classroom. Like many school districts around the Bay Area, new teachers have been hired. Food services are ready to go. And the spread of viruses is likely inevitable, including COVID.MORE: More than half of US states reporting...
Democratic leaders to launch new campaign supporting California ballot initiative on theft, crime
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan will launch a new campaign to support Proposition 36, the ballot initiative that will ask California votersto increase penalties for theft and drug crimes. The new campaign is called Common...
State pot cops seize $120 million in illegal cannabis in 2024
Sacramento – Reinforcing California’s commitment to protecting children from illegal cannabis and protecting the legal cannabis marketplace, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that an operation led by his Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) seized more than 2.2 million illegal cannabis packages marked with the universal symbol of legal California cannabis.
Crusader for Gender Equity in the California Legislature: One Longtime Activist’s Story
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the election approaches and many of us are scrambling to do something, anything, to impact its outcome, I felt compelled to feature someone who has played the political long game. For more than a decade, local activist Janet Cook worked to achieve gender parity–that is 50 percent female representation–in the California Legislature. The results of her efforts and those of her colleagues have been historic. This is Janet’s story.
Caltrain Electric Commuter Service Debuts in California
Electric trains made their long-awaited public debut on Caltrain on August 10, capping off a years-long effort to put wire over the San Francisco Peninsula commuter railroad. The first electric trains entered regular service on Sunday, August 11, and Caltrain expects the transition from diesel-powered trains to electric trains between San Francisco and San Jose to be complete on Saturday, September 21.
Newsom calls for public-school ban on cell-phone use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday called on public-school districts to implement policies restricting smartphone use in classrooms, citing the reported negative effects of social media on children’s mental health. “Every classroom should be a place of focus, learning, and growth,” Newsom said in a letter addressed to districts. “Working together, educators, administrators, and parents can create an environment where students are fully engaged in their education, free from the distractions on the phones and pressures of social media.” ...
Two Auto Dealers Fined For Environmental Issues
Two automotive dealerships in different parts of the country are making headlines following legal action taken against them for environmental issues. One, in Nebraska, and the other in California. Nebraska. An auto dealership in Nebraska is in hot water in relation to a Clean Air Act violation. The U.S. District...
A woman forcibly kissed Tom Cruise at the Olympic closing ceremony. Now it has sparked a consent debate
Tom Cruise lit up the Paris Olympics closing ceremony as he descended into Stade de France from the roof for the official flag handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 event. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and LA mayor Karen Bass also starred in Sunday's ceremony following a "golden voyager" with acrobats and French musicians performing at the French stadium's main ceremony. While Cruise was flooded with praise for his appearance, there was one moment that gained a lot of attention online. Once the actor touched the ground after rappelling down the Stade de France, he...
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