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Homeless advocates say cities, counties should distribute tools to prevent fires in encampments
Last month, a fire originating in a Rancho Cordova encampment burned nearly 600 acres. Fires like this one are often initially started in encampments for survival purposes — like cooking food, providing light or to clear out trash. But as reports each year show, these fires often spread beyond...
Antwon Cloird-My 'Freedom From Active Addiction'
Antwon Cloird-“My Freedom From Active Addiction.”. On Sunday, July 14th in the city of Richmond California, former and current elected officials from Richmond and around the San Francisco Bay Area, clergy, members from the local Narcotics Anonymous branch and community leaders came out to acknowledge Community Leader and Activist, Antwon Cloird’s 21st clean-time anniversary from active addiction and his work with NA to help others in recovery from their dependency on active addiction.
Allstate looks to raise homeowners' insurance rates by 34.1% on average
SAN DIEGO — Allstate is looking to raise rates on homeowners insurance in California by an average of 34.1%. Right now, the Department of Insurance is reviewing their request. If approved, it would be the largest rate increase so far this year and impact more than 350,000 policyholders. "It...
California ports to get major technology upgrades
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is funding 10 technology projects at some of the nations busiest containerized import stations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports.
Feds fine bank $20M for illegal car insurance practices
Fifth Third Bank just agreed to pay a $20 million fine to settle charges it forced car buyers to purchase unnecessary insurance and created fake accounts in customers’ names. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the bank required customers with car loans to buy insurance, even if they already...
EA Sports College Football 25: Nine High Desert athletes featured. Here are their ratings
It’s been a long time coming — more than a decade to be exact — but at last college football fans can rejoice as they can now build a program into the next great dynasty or create the next star to win the Heisman Trophy. EA Sports...
Veteran rides into new mission to raise money, awareness for Arthritis Foundation
An Air Force veteran is on a new mission. This time, Pete Staylor's duty takes him down the coast for a bike ride lasting more than 500 miles.It's not just another day of exercise. With the California Coast Classic, he's trying to raise awareness and funds to help battle arthritis."I'm trying to make a difference. I'm trying to inspire people to get up off the couch, this is what I really want," said Staylor. "We raise over a million dollars every year for the arthritis foundation, which is pretty darn good considering we have 250 riders."Staylor wasn't always into biking....
Newsom spotlights San Francisco as he touts California economy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom namechecked San Francisco several times in a news release Monday touting California retaining its title as the world’s fifth largest economy. “Since April, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state has retained its title as the world’s fifth largest economy, broken tourism-spending records, increased its population, […]
DUI suspect in custody after crashing into side of Carmichael home
CARMICHAEL – A driver has been taken into custody after they crashed into a home in Carmichael early Monday morning. The incident happened just before 5:30 a.m. near Schuyler and Saint James drives. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but the vehicle ended up clipping the side of a home – causing noticeable damage to the building. No injuries were reported. California Highway Patrol says they believe the driver, who was in his grandmother's vehicle, is suspected of being under the influence at the time of the crash. He has been arrested, officers at the scene say. The name of the driver has not been released.
Galena High alum Ian Gilligan to make PGA Tour debut at Barracuda Championship
Ian Gilligan, the Galena High alum who overcame cancer during high school to emerge as one of the world's top amateur golfers, will make his PGA Tour debut at this week's Barracuda Championship in Truckee, his agent, Noah Moss, told Nevada Sports Net on Monday. It will be a full-circle...
Local church volunteers help clean up parks in Stockton
Armed with trash bags, gloves, food, and an encouraging word, more than 400 volunteers from LifeSong Church of Stockton descended on Kentfield, Gleason, and American Legion parks Saturday morning to clean up and to help residents in need. “We want to show our love to Stockton,” said Sonia Allen. “We...
A Hero’s Tribute at the 2024 Tahoe Truckee Air Show
Now marking its 11th year, the Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is one event I always look forward to attending. This is a smaller scale air show with an enjoyable small mountain community atmosphere, held against a picturesque backdrop of forested mountains. The theme for this year’s event,...
New Music - David Grisman & the Rounder Album Band, Live at Grass Valley
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. — Acoustic Disc has announced a digital release for David Grisman & the Rounder Album Band, Live at Grass Valley. In November, 1975, David Grisman assembled a stellar cast of bluegrass characters to record his first LP for Rounder Records. The band included guitarist Tony Rice and bassist Todd Phillips of David's newly-formed Quintet, and fellow Dawg collaborators and alumni of Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys — banjo innovator Bill Keith and the legendary fiddler Vassar Clements. Joining them was a teenaged bluegrass prodigy, dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas.
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