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BART 'Red Line' service between Richmond and Millbrae suspended
RICHMOND, Calif. - BART train service on the Red line between Richmond and Millbrae stations was suspended early Friday morning due to an equipment problem, transit officials said. Around 4:50 a.m., BART said commuters from Millbrae could board a shuttle train to SFO, take an Antioch train, and transfer at...
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
The U.S. Supreme Court in June granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass...
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Burt’s Bees data privacy class action lawsuit investigation
Burt’s Bees data privacy violations: Who’s affected?. Have you purchased products from www.burtsbees.com? Do you live in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida or Massachusetts? An investigation has been launched into allegations that the personal care company risked consumers’ data privacy by improperly tracking their browsing activity with PayPal cookies. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify to join this class action lawsuit investigation.
This Filipino student leader changed higher education. You probably don’t know his name
Episode 9 of “Inheriting” highlights Filipino activist Patrick Salaver, one of the student leaders behind the Third World Liberation Front, and his niece’s quest to honor his legacy.
North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
Pinole Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks, City to Host Safe Drone Light Show Instead
On Tuesday, an officer from the department responded to a fireworks complaint on Francis Drive, according to an announcement on Facebook. Their investigation led them to seize a stockpile of unauthorized fireworks and issue a citation to the individual involved in the violation. In Contra Costa County, fireworks should not...
Two San Francisco Police Officers Injured in Traffic Collision, One in Critical Condition
Two San Francisco Police Department motorcycle officers were injured in a traffic collision while on patrol, an incident that currently leaves one officer in critical condition. The San Francisco Police Officers Association confirmed the events in a recent statement. Tracy McCray, President of the SFPOA, expressed the organization's concern, stating...
Braves left-hander Chris Sale fans 9 in 6 innings and earns 11th win in 3-1 victory over Giants
(AP) - Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Sale (11-3) tied Kansas City’s Seth Lugo for the most wins in the majors, confirming his return to his early career form of winning 11 or more games in seven consecutive seasons with the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.
Klay Thompson, Draymond Green Didn't 'Sit Well' With Warriors Extending Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole
The Golden State Warriors have entered the end of an era following Klay Thompson's decision to leave the franchise after 14 years and join the Dallas Mavericks. According to recent reports, he felt undervalued in the team's long-term plans. As detailed by ESPN's senior writer Ramona Shelburne, ...
Calibunga waterpark opens just in time for July 4th heat wave
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A much-anticipated moment has arrived in the South Bay and just in time for the 4th of July heatwave. Calibunga Waterpark, formerly Raging Waters, saw a long line of thrill seekers who were looking to cool off on Thursday in San Jose. The park's opening was set for last Saturday, but was delayed when several rides needed last minute electrical work.
Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday July 5 at 2:30 pm, Guest Director Julia Von Heinz
PACIFICA PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE, arts & culture to enlighten, enliven and educate with host Donna Walker, covers the best in film, theatre, music, and the arts. Archives of this show can be heard here - https://archive.kpfk.org/index_one.php?shokey=pperf. Email: dwalker@kpfk.org.
Must-see Sonoma County theater this July
The theater this summer has everything from drama to comedy to opera, and it all goes down on stages in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma and more. If you’re looking for a way to combine. Beauty and the Beast. The Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program is putting on a production of...
Charges Filed Against Suspect in Oakland's Juneteenth Shooting, Oakland Police Seek Public's Help
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office brought charges against a suspect in the Lake Merritt shooting. As per the DA's announcement, JaJuan Kelly, 23, is facing four counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm, along with charges for illegal firearm and ammunition possession traced back to prior felony convictions, including robbery, assault weapon possession and grand theft—charges arising from the June 19 incident that left a community in shock and four people wounded.
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