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Pleasanton threatens to ‘pull the plug’ on Stoneridge Mall project if property owners don’t move forward
PLEASANTON – The future of the Stoneridge Mall remains in limbo as city officials poke and prod its owners to make a move on building housing and redeveloping closed parts of the shopping center. But within a year, the city expects significant progress to be made. The council in...
East Bay animal shelter to open new state-of-the-art clinic made of shipping containers
An East Bay animal rescue is taking an innovative approach to help solve the pet overpopulation crisis.Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter is sharing its plan to open a new, state-of-the-art spay and neuter clinic.But what makes this plan unique, is what its building will be made out of: shipping containers."We were originally going to build a brick and mortar medical center," said John Lipp, CEO of Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter. "The price tag was close to $10 million, and we were looking at fundraising and that's a lot of money to raise, and so we thought, what can...
Feather Fire, large pile of materials burning in Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif — A fire broke out late Wednesday afternoon in Oroville off Georgia Pacific Way and Merlo Avenue. It's being called the Feather Fire and crews on the scene say multiple piles of recycled material are burning. They say they're making good progress but ask people to stay...
Finding Nemo Jr. Debuts at Yuba College for One Night Only
PLUMAS LAKE, CA (MPG) - Running a kid’s summer camp and organizing a musical production, arguably two of the hardest feats to pull off, but at Rise Up! Youth Program for the Performing Arts this is just business as usual. The small nonprofit group turned heads in 2022 with their junior production of “Lion King” at Yuba College, now they’re back for round two — “Finding Nemo Jr.”
Brentwood Costco breaks ground, expected to open next year
(BCN) — Costco is officially on its way to Brentwood. The retailer broke ground Tuesday on the store, which city officials expect to open early next year. “Residents of Brentwood have excitedly awaited the arrival of Costco for far too long,” Brentwood Mayor Joel Bryant said in a statement. “We are delighted to welcome this […]
Plans to industrialize Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach moving forward
Plans to transform Port San Luis in rural Avila Beach into an industrial port to support proposed offshore wind farms in Morr0 Bay are moving forward with the assistance of the Port San Luis Harbor District, though most of the discussions have been held in closed session out of public view.
Hard Rock Hennessey Dinner Pairing
Get ready to rock at the brand-new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Located just north of Sacramento, the Hard Rock brand’s amped-up style, service, and signature hospitality have a new home in Northern California. You’ll have no trouble living the rock-star lifestyle here! Take it up to 11 with live music and entertainment, plus exquisite dining, sleek bars, and world-class gaming.
Vacaville's 1st drive-thru Chipotle is now open
VACAVILLE, Calif. — Starting Tuesday, hungry customers in Vacaville will be able to grab some Chipotle without even leaving their car. Chipotle's new restaurant at 851 Davis St. will feature the “Chipotlane,” a lane allowing guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars, according to a Chipotle spokesperson.
Stockton Tequila Festival returns to downtown Stockton Saturday
The Stockton Tequila Festival returns to downtown Stockton on Saturday, July 27. The festival will have a variety of Tequilas to taste, shake'n margaritas, cold beer, food, old-school lowriders, and arts and crafts, according to the Downtown Stockton Alliance website. El Chicano Band, Delfonics, Rappin 4Tay, Dezzy Hollow, and the Latin Magic Band...
Northern California forecast: Thursday is the last triple-digit day for a while
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thursday is likely to be the last triple-digit day in Northern California for a while. However, the risk of wildfires remains high. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Thursday's forecast high is 101 degrees for downtown Sacramento, a drop from 105 degrees on Wednesday. The average for this time of year is 95 degrees.
California tries but fails to fix a major Medicare loophole for seniors
Many seniors are grateful when they turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. But to get enrolled they first have to make a big decision — choosing a Medicare plan. The initial choice is whether to go with traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare has deductibles, co-pays, and...
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