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6,000 Without Power in Antioch and Oakley
A power outage is impacting over 6,400 PG&E customers in the City of Antioch and City of Oakley Tuesday afternoon. The outages were in the northern part of each city according to the PG&E Outage Map. Power is off to 1,980 PG&E customers in the City of Antioch. Power is...
Investigators say Oakland businessman laundered political donations to now-mayor through karaoke bar
Federal investigators say a California business owner used a karaoke-bar-turned-brothel to funnel campaign donations to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other members of the city's political class.
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Excessive Heat Leads Concord to Close Open Spaces Amid Wildfire Risks, Contra Costa County Heat Wave
As the mercury climbs and Contra Costa County braces for scorching temperatures, Concord officials are implementing safety measures to mitigate the fire risk. The city has announced the closure of its open space areas to the public for Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3, due to the threat of wildfires sparked by the excessive heat.
Thousands of PG&E customers without power in the East Bay
Over 5,000 PG&E customers are without power in the East Bay Tuesday afternoon. According to the utility company's outage map, the city of Antioch and city of Oakley have the most affected customers. The exact number of affected customers was not available. Check PG&E power outages in your area here.
Grand Jury Finds Evidence Antioch City Council Committed Brown Act Violations
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Grand Jury confirmed what many have said is going on with the majority City Council for years. Under the leadership of Mayor Lamar Thorpe, along with Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker, the Grand Jury found Brown Act Violations have likely occurred, the council has overstepped its authority, and the city has a hiring and retention problem.
Newsom signs law allowing restaurants to keep surcharges, fees on checks
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Saturday that keeps surcharges on restaurant and bar checks in the state legal. Senate Bill 1524 will make restaurants exempt from another new state law banning "junk fees." "I understand both sides of the debate, but I just...
Oakland parking meter rates rise $1 an hour
OAKLAND, Calif. - Starting Monday, it will cost more to park in Oakland. Meter rates are now $1 more an hour. Rates vary across the city, but the minimum parking rate is now $3 an hour. It's even more expensive in some areas. The mayor's office said that as part...
Oakland announces potential rent increases starting July 1
(KRON) — Oakland City Council’s emergency rent moratorium, adopted in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on Sunday, the city announced. From March 8, 2020, to June 30, Oakland’s emergency moratorium prohibited rent increases above the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI). Rent Adjustment Programs (RAP) - such as those based on uninsured […]
Forward progress stopped on Denverton Fire burning in Solano County
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters stopped forward progress on a grass fire in Solano County burning near Travis Air Force Base Tuesday. The Denverton Fire sparked in the area of Denverton and Creed roads near Suisun City Tuesday afternoon, according to the Solano County Office of Emergency Services. The fire burned between Travis Air Force Base and Suisun City, and near Highway 12.
Exclusive: Oakland will not meet state's deadline to fix 911 response times
After July 26, Oakland is expected to lose state funding for its emergency communications center and be forced to reroute all its 911 calls through another agency’s calling center. These are the harsh consequences Oakland Police Department’s 911 center is set to face because it’s not able to improve...
Oakland and Berkeley to close roads on Fourth of July, citing fire risk
Several streets in the Oakland and Berkeley hills will be closed in an effort to lower fire risk during the Fourth of July holiday, officials said. Oakland’s Lake Merritt will also include a road closure and additional city staffing to manage the large crowds that are expected to flock to celebrations by the water.
State Lands Commission Approves Martinez Marina Trust Land Use Plan
In a significant step towards revitalizing the Martinez Waterfront Marina, the City of Martinez has adopted a Trust Lands Use Plan (“TLUP”), which was approved by the State Lands Commission on June 7, 2024. This plan aims to explore and implement conceptual land use options developed through collaboration with the community and stakeholders. The TLUP is designed to enhance both recreational and economic benefits of the Martinez waterfront, marina, and adjacent lands.
Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update
The Alameda shoreline is a nice place to watch the 4th of July fireworks, so Streetsblog thought it apropos to report a few short updates from the Bay Area's island city. Alameda advocates celebrated clearing the final hurdle towards getting protected bike lanes and other upgrades down the length of Central Avenue. From a social media post by Bike Walk Alameda advocate Cyndy Johnsen:
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