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Contra Costa Animal Services Seeks Adopters, Fosters to Alleviate Overcrowded Shelter
CCAS partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to provide free adoptions of all animals during the month of July as shelter reaches capacity. Martinez, CA – In partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, all animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free to adopt during the month of July in an effort to clear kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help alleviate the current shelter population.
Free outdoor rave coming to San Francisco's Embarcadero this weekend
San Francisco is getting ready for another huge outdoor dance party.It comes weeks after thousands gathered at the Civic Center Plaza for a sold-out rave. This time, electronic music fans are invited to the Embarcadero.It's happening on Sunday, July 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.MORE: Skrillex and Fred Again draw thousands to SF Civic Center for sold-out raveOur media partner the SF Standard says Belgian-born DJ Sacha Robotti will be headlining the event.It's called "Back to Baysics." Promoter Another Planet Entertainment is producing the free show. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Bay Area Democrats unsettled by GOP convention, Pres. Biden's stumbles
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Republican National Convention ended Thursday, leaving some Bay Area Democrats deeply concerned.To understand their reactions, we spoke with Jeffrey Kwong, president of the Harvey Milk Democratic Club in San Francisco. He's one of many Democrats who paid close attention to the convention."We can knock on RNC for all we want but people are energized. It's something between a carnival and a freak show so people are energized and ready to fight and we don't have the same type of enthusiasm," Kwong said.Kwong's opinion about President Biden's campaign is not new. Back in January, his club decided...
Oakland delays Bay Bridge Toll Plaza homeless encampment clear-out until next week
A plan to clear out an illegal encampment along the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza won't happen Friday. Oakland City officials confirmed to ABC7 News they now have until Tuesday to move.The encampment crackdown comes as county officials and advocates search for more long-term solutions to homelessness.Michael Perillo has been living along the coast of the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza for almost a year. He was told he'd have to leave Friday morning by court order. Now, he has until Tuesday."It's good news. All of us need a couple of more days, honestly, to try and find a place to go,"...
Former Chairwoman Of The Black Panther Party Led Efforts That Raised $80M To Open An Affordable Clean Energy Apartment Building In Oakland, CA
A former Black Panther Party leader is behind a new affordable housing project. According to NBC Bay Area, Elaine Brown, a former chairwoman of the Black Panther Party, led efforts to raise $80 million to open a 79-unit apartment complex in Oakland, CA. It took close to 10 years for the project to acquire its… Continue reading Former Chairwoman Of The Black Panther Party Led Efforts That Raised $80M To Open An Affordable Clean Energy Apartment Building In Oakland, CA
Interesting AFC team has shown interest in a Brandon Aiyuk trade
Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, and an interesting AFC team has reportedly shown interest in dealing for him. CBS Sports reporter Josina Anderson said this week that the New England Patriots had inquired with the Niners about a trade for Aiyuk. At the time, they were told the... The post Interesting AFC team has shown interest in a Brandon Aiyuk trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Bay Area adds jobs in June, but tech-dependent regions lose workers
The Bay Area experienced a burst of job gains in June, largely due to an upswing in the East Bay that was offset by employment losses in the region’s tech-dependent South Bay and San Francisco. Employers added 2,200 jobs in the Bay Area in June, a report released Friday...
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
Charlie Musselwhite: ‘I ain’t lyin’!’
Charlie Musselwhite, who is coming to the Luther Burbank Center this Saturday as part of a blues program with Elvin Bishop and Taj Mahal, used to live in Geyserville. That much is well known locally, though while he wasn’t exactly a hermit he didn’t play the part of a local celebrity, either. He did have an hour-long blues program on KRSH-FM on Sundays, its purported location being the back porch of a house in Clarksdale, Mississippi, overlooking the Sunflower River.
UC Santa Cruz to Host Semiconductor Workshop
(TNS) — College students and curious community members from across the county and Bay Area are invited to join a two-day workshop on July 26 and 27 at UC Santa Cruz about semiconductors and the development of computing technology that acts more like the human brain. The workshop is...
Outdoor events in Sonoma and Napa counties, July 21-30
Santa Rosa: LandPaths’ summer reading program, Let’s Read Outside, will be held at Bayer Farm for families with children, especially those age 6 and under. A special craft or activity will be planned to go along with the story of the day. This is a bilingual event, with book readings in English and Spanish. Snacks from the garden will be provided, but families are welcome to bring ...
San Francisco’s Role in Shaping Communications Equipment Companies SF
San Francisco, the heart of the Bay Area, is home to over 50 communications equipment companies, making it a vital hub for the global telecommunications industry. The city’s vibrant tech landscape has been instrumental in shaping innovation in IT infrastructure and digital transformation, which are crucial for the growth of communications firms.
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