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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
8-year-old girl gravely injured by stray bullet in San Francisco home
A young girl was seriously wounded by a bullet that reportedly flew into her San Francisco home while the family was preparing dinner. A San Francisco Police Department spokesperson said officers responded at 5:24 p.m. Friday to a shooting at a home on Chicago Way, a short apartment-lined street just south of McLaren Park in the city’s Crocker-Amazon neighborhood.
No Threat to Public: Hazmat Scare at San Mateo Home Depot Resolved Swiftly by Fire Dept
Shoppers at a local Home Depot in San Mateo got more excitement than they bargained for when a hazmat situation was reported yesterday. The San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department responded promptly to the scene where unknown individuals had left behind materials that raised initial alarms. The department, utilizing its expertise, assessed the situation. It turns out, the scare was due to ozone gas, commonly used for water treatment, and several buckets of floor stripper.
It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doctors’ promises of “just a pinch.” The local anesthetic lidocaine “might be useful for reducing patient pain” when inserting intrauterine devices. That's according to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also encourages doctors to have a conversation with patients about pain management. Complaints of pain are not limited to the small, long-lasting birth control device. Gynecologists and patients say there need to be more conversations about options for local anesthetics — as well as other pain-relief options for relatively quick outpatient procedures.
NCAA Football: UC - Davis at California
Aug 31, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) carries the ball against UC Davis Aggies defensive lineman Uilisoni Amone (99) during the third quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Gov. Newsom calls special session to address high gas prices
Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices. The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory. Prices at the pump typically spike when refiners […]
Cal dominates second half to dispatch UC Davis
All-American candidate Jaydn Ott scored two touchdowns before suffering an ankle injury, California's defense dominated the second half and the Golden Bears won their first game as an Atlantic Coast Conference school, outlasting visiting UC Davis 31-13 on Saturday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif. Ott scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run, quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a 3-yard TD pass to Nyziah Hunter, and Marcus Harris, Cade Uluave and Nohl Williams recorded interceptions in the second half for Cal, during which the Golden Bears outscored UC Davis 17-0. Ott suffered the injury to his right ankle in the third quarter...
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