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Outrage Over California Family's $444 Grocery Bill at Trader Joe's Sparks Debate
A California family's grocery bill from Trader Joe's has ignited a heated debate about the affordability of groceries for large families. The family's $444 receipt, shared in a viral video on social media platform X, has been viewed over 17 million times, drawing widespread attention and sparking discussions about grocery shopping habits and the cost of living.
Wildfires still a risk on Day 5 of heat wave as North Bay residents try to keep cool
Our brutal Bay Area heat wave is now in its fifth day. Extreme heat was increasing fire danger in the North Bay Saturday and many folks were seeking shade and just trying to cope."We're still all hands on deck," said Jason Clay from Cal Fire.Cal Fire crews jumped on a wildfire Saturday, north of Geyserville in Sonoma County. The so-called Pocket Fire burned 12 acres before it was contained. Red Flag conditions and extreme heat are keeping firefighters busy across the North Bay and the state this weekend.On Tuesday, The Toll Fire in Napa County was stopped at 40 acres...
The Oakland Ed Week in Review 6/29/24-7/5/24
We’re back with our roundup of education news from around The Town, the Bay Area, state, and nation for your weekend reading. This is a Dirk favorite and one of the last blogs he published for Great School Voices. Here’s what’s been going on:. Here in Oakland...
Stanford University burn control experiment could help ecosystem, cut fire risk in years to come
There's a new twist on wildfire preparedness here in the Bay Area. It's an experiment at Stanford University, not just to cut the risk this year but potentially cut it in decades to come.On a sunny afternoon, crews guiding a tank-like machine burned a path through the wild grass near the Stanford University dish, kicking off a study that will eventually turn thousands of acres into a living fire lab.Known as the BurnBot, the unit works like a rolling furnace, scorching the ground with a precision that's keeping the controlled burn safe and potentially providing new clues for researchers.MORE:...
Newsom signs law requiring California high-schoolers to take financial literacy class
High school students in California soon will have another graduation requirement to get a diploma: financial literacy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2927, which requires a semester-long personal finance education course to graduate. The proposed new law requires schools to offer the course by the 2027-28 school year and make it a graduation requirement by 2030-31.
CA Film Maker Introduces ‘Faces Of Death’ To World 46 Yrs Ago
In 1978 a film was released to select theaters in the United States that shocked viewers to such extremes it ultimately became banned in several countries. Those who grew up in the seventies and eighties might have owned a copy of the film on VHS and watched it with great anxiety among friends.
Real Estate Agents Reveal the Top 5 California Cities to Avoid Buying Property in the Next 5 Years | GOBankingRates
California is a popular destination for people who want to enjoy the sunny climate, warm beaches, diverse landscape, and laid-back vibe of the Golden State. With over 39 million residents, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities, food, state parks, and employment. However, not all cities in California are worth investing in. According to Yawar Charlie, a senior real estate agent based in Los Angeles and a director of Aaron Kirman Group’s estates division, as well as a cast member of CNBC’s Listing Impossible, “When it comes to real estate, not all that glitters is gold — especially in California.”
Changing the trajectory, Foothill College certificate program helps students with disabilities pave a path to success
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The students in Foothill College’s Tools for Transition and Work program started off cleaning tables and organizing classrooms in the STEM center as part of an internship program. But when Konstantin Kalaitzidis, program coordinator for the Los Altos Hills college’s STEM center, saw...
Revised Housing Element Public Comment Period Open
Providing housing for all income levels is a focus for all Bay Area cities, including Palo Alto. Palo Alto has long been a leader in the production of affordable housing and currently has the second highest inventory of affordable housing for incorporated jurisdictions within Santa Clara County (as a percentage of total housing stock).
Defenders of Del Puerto Canyon Stand Firm
Christopher Quock has a Master’s Degree in Entomology from San Francisco State University. His job history there includes work in research and as a teaching assistant. He’s a volunteer defender of Del Puerto Canyon, where a remarkable variety of wildlife and geologic history come together in a natural classroom and science lab. ed.
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
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