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Football Recap: Arroyo Starts off Right with Win over Antioch
Arroyo gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They walked away with a 16-8 victory over the Antioch Panthers. The win was nothing new for the Dons as they're now sitting on five straight dating back to last season. The critical scores for...
Brock Purdy and San Francisco 49ers blow before NFL season met with rough reception
The San Francisco 49ers have made a huge move to boost their Super Bowl odds heading into the season but still have one huge issue they must resolves with fans being angered with the lack of movement
Warriors have a Jonathan Kuminga problem nobody is talking about
The Golden State Warriors extended Steph Curry for another year and hope to get back into contention. They are dreaming of Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski breaking out. Klay Thompson is gone, but the franchise added multiple rotation pieces in free agency. The Dubs’ depth could be a curse and a gift. There is still plenty to sort out ahead of a crucial season.
Video: Employees at City of Brentwood Continue to Speak Out
Employees of the City of Brentwood again took to the city council meeting to express frustration of working without a contract and fair wages. Since July 1, employees have been working without a contract after a 3-year agreement had expired. During negotiations, which began in January, more than 50 proposals have been sent to the city, which have been rejected.
High school football team in Concord aims high to dispel low expectations
CONCORD -- Friday night football is kicking off on fields across the Bay Area and, this season, one team from the East Bay is determined to shed the title of having the longest losing streak in the state.The Wolves from Ygnacio Valley High in Concord haven't won a game since Oct. 2019."It's definitely tough because it's always hanging over our head in every game and, at school, everybody talks about it but I just use it as a way to work harder," said senior Frederick Fine.Fine is the Wolves starting quarterback. He's been looking for his first win for four...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Bears Sweep Rose City Showdown
PORTLAND – The California volleyball team extended its winning streak to 3-0 with a five-set win over San Francisco (22-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-21, 15-11) and a sweep over host Portland State (25-23, 25-15, 25-23) to win the Rose City Showdown in Portland Saturday evening. In the match against the...
California Is a Right-Wing Punching Bag. Its Politicians Are Ready to Punch Back
After years of being bashed in conservative media and politics, California politicians are on the offensive this election cycle — and relishing the opportunity to talk up the Golden State as one of their own runs for president. They may have to do so without the candidate’s help, however:...
Coffee Pot Fire: most growth in 24 hours, containment growing
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Coffee Pot Fire experienced its largest amount of growth in a 24-hour period since it first ignited on Aug. 3, but containment is finally going up. The Coffee Pot Fire has grown by 1,311 acres since Thursday and as of Friday morning is 6,994 acres, per the California Interagency Incident […]
San Jose ranked as most expensive to buy or rent in US, new report says
San Jose is now ranked the number one most expensive city to buy or rent compared to the most populous cities across the country.That's according to a study by real estate platform Clever.The average buying price for a house in San Jose is about $1.5 million.The median home rental price is a little over $3,300 a month.Realtors say it is better to rent in Silicon Valley due to the ratio home versus rental prices.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Bi-Rite Market opens 3rd San Francisco location in Russian Hill area
Russian Hill in San Francisco has a new market.Bi-Rite opened up Thursday on Polk Street between Broadway and Vallejo. It is in the same spot that Real Food Company used to occupy.Bi-Rite is known for stocking products and produce from local vendors with the motto of creating community through food.There's been a lot of anticipation around this location since it was announced two years ago.MORE: 1st free supermarket inside CA school opens doors in SF low-income community"I think people wanted, they wanted, they want a place that they can feel at home. They feel that's part of their community that's going to serve their community," said Bi-Rite owner Sam Mogannam. "And when people found out that it was us, the excitement just rose because of our 26-year history of doing just that."This is the third Bi-Rite market in San Francisco.It has had a presence in the city for nearly 80 years. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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