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Cisco Systems will slash thousands of jobs as tech layoffs widen
SAN JOSE — Cisco Systems will slash thousands of workers worldwide, a fresh jolt to a shaky Baty Area economy and an unsettling reminder that the region’s tech layoffs have yet to run their course. The legendary tech titan warned that it would chop 7% of its workforce,...
Laney College President's Report – August 13, 2024
Laney College Continues to Address Food Insecurity Through New Food Pantry. Laney’s Basic Needs Center and Food Services are proud to announce that support for students continues with its Food Pantry, a permanent space in the Student Center opening in Fall 2020. Using a “grab and go” consumer model, students have access to needed nutrition and will be able to get food in a way that destigmatizes food insecurity.
California battles onslaught of wildfires with help from other states
On the surface, fighting wildfires doesn’t appear to require delicacy or nuance. Fire bosses speak in the language of war: weapons, attack, suppression, control. But to effectively manage a wildfire is to engage in an intricate game of multi-dimensional chess: moving firefighters and equipment where they are most needed or where they are predicted to be required, […]
Berkeley City College President's Report – August 13, 2024
Fall 2024 Preparations at BCC’s Manager’s Retreat. On Thursday, August 8, Berkeley City College administrators convened at their annual Manager’s Retreat at the Faculty Club at UC Berkeley. President Richardson led the group through team-building exercises, an overview of the College’s strategic plan, a discussion on innovative approaches to closing equity gaps, and a review of the Mission, Vision, and Values. These topics will be revisited with the college community at BCC’s Flex Day on August 16.
Two people sought on animal cruelty charges
Two people, one from California and one from Checotah, were charged with animal cruelty after numerous animals were found in various stages of starvation and thirst. One dog was found dead in a trash bag that was covered with flies and maggots, according to investigators. Warrants were issued on Aug....
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows suspected family of mountain lions at East Bay hiking trail
What appeared to be a family of mountain lions was spotted on Monday morning at the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.A runner then took video of the lions where the Courdet Trail meets the Ridge Line Trail.The video was shot by a Davor Desancic, who had gone running on the trail on Monday morning. He says he recorded the video around 6:15 a.m. Desancic said he didn't hear the mountain lions, he just suddenly saw them.We asked him if he felt threatened since we're not talking about one or two mountain lions but four of them. Desancic told us he didn't...
West Oakland dance studio hit by costly burglary
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A West Oakland dance studio is recovering from a costly burglary earlier this week. The owners say they are counting on the community to help them out. The theft has set them back at least $10,000. At least two thieves had Full Out Studios in West Oakland all to themselves early […]
State Assembly Honors “Freedom to Choose Project” for 20 Years of Service
In recognition of 20 years of its vital role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism for individuals in the state of California, Assemblyman Gregg Hart, on behalf of the California State Assembly, formally honored the Freedom to Choose Project (FTC) with a resolution acknowledging the organization’s impact on transforming lives.
This Tech-Backed Company Tried to Disrupt California’s Housing Crisis. It Couldn’t
An Sramek saw one of California’s biggest challenges — its dire housing shortage — and wanted to propose a big solution. The former investor and startup founder’s bold “East Solano Plan,” headed to the November ballot, would have authorized construction of a dense, walkable city amid eastern Solano County farmland, complete with schools, parks, homes, and offices connected by bike lanes and buses.
Kaiser Permanente commits $15 million for Oakland economic development
Kaiser Permanente has announced commitments totaling $15 million over three years in support of programs benefitting small and diverse businesses in Oakland, California. The grants, made through a Kaiser Permanente fund at the East Bay Community Foundation, will bolster the efforts of 11 nonprofits working to improve the health and economic vitality of underserved communities across the city by providing access to low-interest loans, grants, technical assistance, training, and networking opportunities.
New report: Oakland violent crime rate falling
Preliminary reports show that Oakland could be seeing a decrease in violent crime, including homicide. According to a new report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, Oakland is one of multiple cities seeing a decrease in homicide and other violent crimes. The report compiles data from police executives representing some...
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