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California’s November ballot is set, finally
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is celebrating the Fourth of July and will return to your inboxes on Monday, July 8. California lawmakers met into Wednesday night to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5. They sent voters two bond issues: $10 billion for climate programs (60-5 in the Assembly, 33-6 […]
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with the region gripped by an "exceptionally dangerous" heatwave that is making conditions worse. "An exceptionally dangerous situation is underway as we enter a potentially deadly, historic, and prolonged heat event," the service wrote on social media. pr-hg/jgc/st
Colombian Fans Shine in Bay Area's Last Copa América Match
In a nail-biter of a game, the Brazilian national men’s soccer team tied with Colombia 1-1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Tuesday afternoon. The two South American giants faced off to decide the top spot in their group before both advanced to the quarterfinals of Copa América, a quadrennial soccer tournament hosted this year in the United States that features national teams from all over the Western Hemisphere.
8 miles, 33 degrees: Map shows most drastic Bay Area heat differences
Jackets at Ocean Beach, shorts in the Mission. San Francisco residents are used to dramatic variations in weather across the city, but the heat wave currently sweeping California is putting the whole Bay Area’s “microclimates” on prominent display. A map of real-time temperature readings, compiled by the...
Cybersecurity Expert Shares Tips for Dublin-Based Patelco Credit Union Customers After Ransomware Attack
One of the largest credit unions in the Bay Area and nationwide has been trying to restore its systems, after a ransomware attack first reported Saturday. The Patelco Credit Union, which is based in Dublin and serves half a million members, has shut down some day-to-day banking services, namely electronic transactions, like Zelle, direct deposit, balance inquiries, and payments.
Bay Area firefighters injured in crash while responding to Thompson Fire in Butte County
OROVILLE – Cal Fire firefighters from the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit responding to the Thompson Fire in the Oroville area were injured in a crash Wednesday morning, officials said. The California Highway Patrol responded to the area of Aguas Frias Road north of Richvale Highway around 7:30 a.m. where they found a Cal Fire engine overturned. Three firefighters were able to get out of the vehicle. The CHP said injured firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries. KHSL-TV, a CBS affiliate, reported two firefighters were injured.The Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit confirmed it was one of its engines responding to the Thompson Fire. The firefighters are expected to be OK and the CHP is investigating what led up to the crash. As of Wednesday at noon, the Thompson Fire had burned just over 3,500 acres with no containment. Four firefighters have been injured and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate.
Heat Warning Extended Until Next Tuesday as Temperature Records Get Broken
Temperature records were broken across the Bay Area yesterday as the excessive heat warning continues. Santa Rosa topped out at 105 degrees on Tuesday which was a record for the date of July 2nd. Records were also set in San Rafael at 103 degrees, Kentfield at 103, and Oakland at 90. On top of that, the heat warning for most of Northern California has now been extended until next Tuesday at 11 PM. Most of Sonoma County should expect several more days in the triple digits and high 90’s.
Zero Tolerance For Illegal Fireworks On Fourth Of July
CAL FIRE is reminding everyone that it is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000, as well as be sent to ...
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