Campbell
LATEST NEWS
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.”
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).
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Sarale Secures Non-Wing Victory, Salmon Shines in Super 600: California Speedweek Highlights
Caden Sarale, Mattix Salmon, Brycen Roush, and Heston Stepps emerged as winners on the third night of the California Speedweek at Delta Speedway in Stockton. Caden Sarale snagged his ninth career Speedweek win in the Non-Wing category. Brycen Roush claimed victory in the Restricted contest, pocketing $500 and the wooden...
Legislature Finalizes November Ballot Measures: Here’s a Guide for California Voters
Much is expected of the California voter. In any given election year, we may be asked to dust off our labor lawyer hats, brush up on oil and gas regulations, reacquaint ourselves with decades of tax policy, or analyze infrastructure funding. We may have to weigh the moral pros and cons of capital punishment, marriage equality or pig protection and — over and over again — oversee all things dialysis clinic.
SF Public Works is behind in maintenance projects, grand jury report says
San Francisco's Department of Public Works is being asked to be more transparent in reporting about city projects.A civil grand jury found that Public Works has failed to keep up with its maintenance projects and made mistakes during the construction of others.It's been more than four years since San Francisco Public Work's Director Mohammed Nuru was arrested.David Anderson, then U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, outlined the charges."The complaint alleged corruption, bribery, side deals by one of San Francisco's highest ranking public employees," he said in a January 2020 news conference.Since then, the Department of Public Works has...
Owner of beloved Oakland bookstore makes comeback with community support
OAKLAND -- The owner of a beloved neighborhood bookstore in Oakland's Montclair Village is turning to the community for help as she recovers from a health battle and challenging post-pandemic retail environment. Kathleen Caldwell has loved reading books since she was a child, but she never imagined she would inherit a bookstore. But 19 years ago, Caldwell's life took a twist when she started working for "A Great Good Place for Books." The store's owner asked Caldwell if she would take over if anything ever happened to her. She agreed, never thinking it would happen. But six months later, her...
Spirit Airlines Adds Twice-Daily Flights from San Jose to Burbank
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announced that Spirit Airlines is adding a twice-daily nonstop route to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), just one year after the airline began operations in San José. Available for booking now, the flight will commence on September 4, 2024. The new service will bring Spirit’s total peak daily departures to 13, representing 150% growth since its inaugural SJC flight on June 7, 2023.
Too much solar? How California found itself with an unexpected energy challenge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s a common sight across the state: rows of suburban homes topped with solar panels. But as California works toward its ambitious clean energy vision, an almost counterintuitive challenge has emerged: The state is, at times, generating more solar energy than it can handle. It’s to the point where loads of clean energy are going to waste.
Palo Altans show out for the city’s annual Chili Cook Off amid high temperatures
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As temperatures crept into the 80s by late morning, thousands of people flooded to Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park, decked out in red, white and blue. Families lugged lawn chairs into the park and attendees rushed to eat dripping popsicles in coveted shady spots.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.