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California's Prop 33, explained: Allow local governments to impose rent controls
CALIFORNIA, USA — Many cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, limit the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year — a policy known as rent control. But for nearly 30 years, California has imposed limits on those limits, via a law known as Costa-Hawkins. Cities...
New cameras crack down on bus lane parkers with pricey ticket
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – An expensive ticket may be coming to East Bay drivers parked in a bus lane. Beginning Monday, AC Transit will begin issuing pricey tickets to drivers in the bus lane. Cameras that once sent warnings to drivers parked in bus lanes will now send tickets up to $110. The cameras […]
Wreck of WWII ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ discovered off Bay Area coast
By Tim Didion and Dan Ashley Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KGO) — The Bay Area’s fog-shrouded coast seems tailor-made for hiding ghosts from the past. But now, a research team has pulled back the curtain on a mystery that’s endured for nearly 80 years: the location of a U.S. The post Wreck of WWII ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ discovered off Bay Area coast appeared first on KION546.
DUI suspect steals Caltrans truck after crash near Bay Bridge Toll Plaza, CHP says
Police in Oakland are investigating a bizarre situation that played out near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza Sunday night.First, there was a crash involving a suspected DUI driver and at least two cars.Then one of the drivers involved stole a Caltrans truck. Police tracked it to a spot near the Port of Oakland.ABC7 News crews saw CHP officers put a woman in handcuffs.The CHP says it's not clear how the driver got the Caltrans truck, but the Caltrans employee wasn't hurt. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Alleged Vallejo freeway shooter arrested: CHP
(KRON) — A Richmond resident accused of a freeway shooting in Vallejo was arrested, according to the California Highway Patrol. A victim was shot while driving eastbound Interstate 780, east of Glencove Road on Saturday. The victim then pulled over right to the shoulder of the freeway to contact authorities. CHP Solano officers responded around […]
The Food Security Collaborative of Contra Costa County Wins $100,000 Impact Grant
In a major step toward addressing food insecurity in Contra Costa County, the newly formed Food Security Collaborative of Contra Costa County has been awarded the Impact Grant of $100,000 by Impact100 East Bay. This collaborative, composed of five leading organizations – the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, and White Pony Express – was honored on September 29, 2024, for its innovative work aimed at creating long-term food security in the region.
San Francisco Fleet Week Returns, Blue Angels to Fly Out of Oakland International Airport
For the tenth consecutive year, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will host the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for San Francisco Fleet Week 2024. The much-anticipated air shows will take place from Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 13, featuring the Blue Angels and other military and general aviation performers.
Man threatened victim with large knife over financial dispute: Vallejo PD
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) said officers responded to the 400 block of Admiral Callaghan Lane Saturday after multiple reports of an argument between two men that escalated to one brandishing a large knife. VPD said when they arrived at the scene, the victim told officers that the suspect was “upset […]
Several Bay Area cities, counties receiving state money to combat homelessness
In a virtual news conference Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more than $130 million to help combat the state's homelessness crisis."We need to take back the streets, and these encampment resolution grants are a part of that," Newsom said.In total, 18 cities and counties across the state will be receiving part of the money. That includes several locations here in the Bay Area, like San Francisco and Contra Costa County.Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia said his county plans on using the $5.7 million it's receiving to clear an encampment near the city of San Pablo.MORE: Sonoma Co. parking lot...
San Ramon road shut down due to hazardous material leak: police
(KRON) — A road in San Ramon shut down Monday afternoon due to a hazardous material leak, the San Ramon Police Department posted on X. San Ramon Valley Boulevard going northbound is closed from Crow Canyon Road to Fostoria Way. The leak is coming from a pool services pickup truck that was pulled over by […]
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