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HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE: Biden administration policies have tribe’s trinity river coho fishery on path to extinction
Press release from the Hoopa Valley Tribe (7/25/24):. Today, following American Rivers named California’s Trinty River to its top-ten list of endangered American rivers. https://www.americanrivers.org/media-item/trinity-river-named-among-americas-most-endangered-rivers-of-2024/, the Hoopa Valley Tribe (Hoopa) charged the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) with violation of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).
East Bay Man Charged with Federal Crimes for Firebombing UC Berkeley Police Vehicle
An East Bay man is currently facing federal charges for setting a University of California Police Department vehicle ablaze, according to an indictment released by U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California. Casey Robert Goonan, 34, allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite the parked patrol car on UC Berkeley's campus on June 1, leading to significant damage and the vehicle being written off as a total loss.
San Francisco Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 48%, Mayor Breed Announces
San Francisco is making evident strides in its battle against climate change, as Mayor London N. Breed has announced that greenhouse gas emissions have remained down by 48% compared to 1990 levels. This has occurred despite an uptick in population by 12% over the same period. The latest findings from the City's 2022 Sector-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, which offers a comprehensive look at the six sectors contributing to emissions, show a sustained commitment to the Climate Action Plan, even as the city's economy continues to bounce back post-pandemic.
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
Botika at San Antonio's Pearl to Shut Down, Chef Geronimo Lopez Cites Personal Reasons
San Francisco's culinary scene is witnessing yet another departure. Botika, the Peruvian fusion restaurant, is set to close its doors at San Antonio's Pearl on August 4. Chef Geronimo Lopez, the mastermind behind the eatery's innovative menu, announced the closure this week, citing personal reasons. "Life sometimes brings new priorities and opportunities. For me, this means spending more time with my family and exploring new personal and professional interests. Although this chapter is ending, I eagerly look forward to the new adventures ahead and will always treasure the amazing journey we’ve had here," Chef Lopez said, according to a post on MySanAntonio.com.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
COACHELLA, Calif. (AP) — Claudia Lua Alvarado has staked her future on the rows of towering date palms behind the home where she lives with her husband and two children in a desert community east of Los Angeles. It’s not solely due to the fleshy, sweet fruit they give...
Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry
One of the largest wine producers in the country filed for bankruptcy this week.The news of Vintage Wine Estates filing for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry."Execution of the IPO. I think it was rushed," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank executive vice president.The Santa Rosa-based company went public in 2020. Under it, over 30 wine and spirit brands.Most of its products are in the $15 to $20 range. To understand what might have gone wrong, we spoke with McMillan, one of the top wine-business analysts in the country.MORE: Invasive lanternflies that have potential to affect entire industries intercepted...
San Francisco Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Burglary Charges After Two-Year Crime Spree
In a recent update from the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, a jury has found Darvin Ramirez-Perez, age 38, guilty of a string of auto and residential burglaries. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins reported the conviction, which includes two counts of first-degree hot prowl residential burglary, attempted first-degree residential burglary, and other related charges, highlighting the individual's criminal spree that lasted nearly two years. "The jury's verdict holds Mr. Ramirez-Perez accountable for his many crimes and ensures that he will face consequences", Jenkins expressed, as per the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
This SF Man Stood Up to the Viral Predatory Towing Company. His Fight Continues
It’s impossible to know how many San Franciscans were scammed over the years by Jose Badillo and Abigail Fuentes, but February 2019 might have been the beginning of the end for their towing when a black 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser was towed from a Foods Co. parking lot in the Bayview.
117,000 Sq. Ft. Ex-Zendesk HQ Sells for Just $13.5 Million; 989 Market Street Worth 80% Less Than 10 Years Ago
The commercial real estate market in San Francisco, still reeling from the impacts of the pandemic and the shift to remote work, is witnessing transactions that reflect a substantial devaluation of property assets. A striking case is the proposed sale of the building at 989 Market St., once the headquarters of Zendesk, which is being purchased for $13.5 million by L.A.-based BH Properties. This figure represents a nearly 80 percent cut from its $61.3 million purchase price a decade ago, as per intel gathered by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
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