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Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
Kamala Harris Charged with Covering up Corruption by Residents of Radioactive Treasure Island
California Senator Kamala Harris who is now running for President of the United States was accused on 3/14/19 with obstruction of justice and involved in a corruption cover-up at the contaminated radioactive SF Treasure Island site by two former residents Felita Sample and Andre Patterson. Both Sample and Patterson were...
Border Agents In California Find Shipment Of Cocaine, Meth Hidden In Tractor Trailer Frame
Smugglers get busted so often trying to hide their illegal drugs and money inside parts of cars and trucks it make one wonder if they are ever actually successful at pulling it off. Last week, it was someone trying to smuggle three-quarters of a million dollars into the United States...
Target offers to launch probe after shopper begs for self-checkout change – lines even stretched back to produce section
TARGET has said it will look into claims of clogging queues caused by a lack of available checkout kiosks at one of its stores. A shopper at the big box retailer fumed that lines were stretching back to the back of the shop - and demanded immediate action. "Target, please...
Four Wheel Campers Announces New CEO
California-based manufacturer Four Wheel Campers, which offers a range of customizable pop-up campers for pickup trucks, announced the appointment of Larry Baab as chief executive officer and board member. In this role, Baab will lead the global business, including long-term strategy and growth plans, with full operating responsibilities. The company’s...
Get up and get down with Dance Dances in August
Dane Dances is enthusiastically kicking off its 25TH season Friday August 2, 2024 “A SEASON OF CELE BRATION”. This year we will engage the audience with DJ Francis Medrano & FREE dance lessons starting at 5:30 PM every week. Dane Dances welcome everyone! Come with LOVE, be PEACEFUL, & enjoy your HAPPINESS. GET UP…GET DOWN…GET TOGETHER that is the “MAGIC” of Dane Dances. This year Dane Dances is celebrating the contributions of everyone in our GREAT COMMUNITY. We want everyone to feel welcome at our events.
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
California Forever withdraws push for November vote on new city plan in Solano County
FAIRFIELD – California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday. In a joint statement, CEO Jan Sramek and Supervisor Mitch Mashburn noted that the East Solano Plan would instead be taking the normal route of going through an Environmental Impact Report and then seeking approval. "Delaying the vote gives everyone a chance to pause and work together, which is what is needed – not a fight between friends throughout the County on both sides of the...
Social media influencers from Sonoma and Napa counties
The North Bay is home to a number of people sharing their daily lives on social media. Click through the gallery above to discover a new follow from Sonoma or Napa counties. This is not an exhaustive list. Do you have a favorite we missed? Share their page with us at onlineideas@pressdemocrat.com. ___ (c)2024 The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.) Visit The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.) ...
Search continues for 2 Sacramento kids who vanished after their mother was found dead
SACRAMENTO – The desperate search for 4-year-old Athena Lee and 2-year-old Mateo Lee continues after their mother, Angelica Bravo, was found dead in a north Sacramento home on July 8."I just want our babies back and it's all we got left, all we got left," said Angelica's father Phillip Bravo. Angelica's mother, Dawn Bodea, said the latest update from Sacramento Police was the kids are believed to have been dropped off somewhere in Southern California, even though the SUV their father was last seen driving was caught on camera crossing into Mexico. "The latest news is essentially there's no news," said Bodea. A...
Minor arrested after man stabbed to death in Yuba City restaurant parking lot
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A minor is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in a Yuba City restaurant parking lot. According to the Yuba City Police Department, it happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Chili’s and In N Out at 1300 Annette Way.
2 horses die in separate incidents during Tevis Cup
Two horses passed away in separate incidents during the 68th Tevis Cup on Saturday. Both incidents occurred on the trail and resulted in the horses being euthanized, according to posts shared by the Tevis Cup Facebook page. The first incident involved Max Merlich and his horse, Layla, near Devil's Thumb....
Placer Grown Farmers Market Showcases Local Produce and Community Engagement
Every Tuesday, you can find fresh produce, bakery items, and flowers for sale at the Placer Grown farmers market in the Fountains on Galleria Blvd. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., it is open to enjoy locally grown food and a strong sense of community. On Tuesday, July 9, I...
Thief cuts hole into Placer County gun store and steals more than 50 handguns, sheriff says
NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A thief stole dozens of handguns after cutting a hole into a Newcastle gun shop early Monday morning, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said. One person was captured on camera during the burglary at Foothill Firearms on Taylor Road. The suspect took more than 50...
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Boy, Marquez Hollis
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call to the public to help find a young boy who has been reported missing. The youth in question is 12-year-old Marquez Hollis, described as standing 5'2" with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes. According to the police department, Marquez was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. in the area of the 7600 block of Bridge Bay Drive. At that time, he was wearing a camouflaged shirt paired with green khaki camo shorts. The concern for Marquez is heightened due to his young age, marking him as an at-risk individual in need of immediate attention.
Sky River Casino to Hire New Staff With On-Site Job Fairs
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California is planning to hire more staff with on-site job fairs as the casino plans for a future expansion. This news came shortly after Sky River Casino announced its partnership with Wilton Rancheria. Sky River Casino in Elk Grove will hire new staff with...
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