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Sebastopol firefighters honored for years of service
Sometimes, city council meetings can be heartwarming. The Sebastopol City Council honored several dedicated firefighters at its July 2 meeting, recognizing their exceptional service and commitment to the community. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Thibodeau led the ceremony, presenting certificates of appreciation to three firefighters who have collectively devoted decades to...
California to mandate statewide water restrictions up to nearly 40% in some cities
The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday approved a policy that could force some municipal water suppliers to reduce the amount of water they provide by close to 40% over the next 15 years. If suppliers and their customers don't reduce water use, the districts could be fined up...
Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Opponents of California's ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state's campaign to fight climate change.
FACT CHECK: False Gavin Newsom ad about how 'kids' die running on X
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom's super PAC "Campaign for Democracy" is running an ad on X, formerly known as Twitter, that reads, "Guns are the number one killer of kids. Not cancer. Not car accidents. GUNS." The claim is false for most Americans. It is true that firearms are the number one killer of kids according to Centers for Disease Control data if you include adult 18-...
Sonoma Ecology Center Begins Creek Restoration at Morton’s Warm Springs
A new partnership will improve creek health and foster wellness through connecting with nature. In a public statement, the Sonoma Ecology Center announced the first major project advancing Sonoma Ecology Center’s long-term plan to improve the health of Upper Sonoma Creek has broken ground at Morton’s Warm Springs in Kenwood. Restoration will run through late summer and will result in improved wildlife habitat, increased biodiversity, and better appreciation of the creek by Morton’s visitors.
Home of the Week: Channel Your Inner Vintner With This $32.5 Million Vineyard Estate in Northern California
Sometimes just visiting northern California’s wine country isn’t enough. For some, it’s enticing to own a spectacular property with your very own vineyard.Grateful Dead Drummer Bill Kreutzmann's Former Home in California Can Be Yours for $4 Million Listed for $32.5 million, this property at 7596 Sonoma Mountain Road is the best of both worlds, with an architectural residence and guest house plus a 42-acre vineyard on site. Located in Glen Ellen, California, near Sonoma, one of California’s most renowned wine regions, the property spans an incredible 156 acres and borders the famed Jack London State Park. Built in 2005, the estate’s...
California Classic to feature players with Sacramento ties
The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will play in the California Classic, with rosters including Sacramento-area natives Jordan Ford and Christian Terrell, and former Kings player Doug Christie coaching the Kings' Golden 1 Center team.
Napa Home & Garden’s new collection appeals to slightly younger audience
Napa Home & Garden is answering consumer demand for color and texture with its new collection, Canyon. “The Canyon collection is especially captivating for retailers looking to broaden their demographic reach,” said Napa President Michelle Gee. “This look appeals to a slightly younger audience, allowing retailers to connect with this sought-after group.”
Goop Unveils New Retail Concept With Marin Country Store
Goop is opening a new store in the Bay Area at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, Calif., on Friday. It’s the company’s sixth retail location.Viral Retail Theft Sign Near Louis Vuitton in San Francisco Was Removed by Police For the first time, the company will unveil an in-store treatment room. It was “a pipe dream” of founder Gwyneth Paltrow to open “an experiential facial room,” said Matthew Blythe, senior director of retail operations and development at Goop. “Early on, when we were designing the store, we baked it in and designed that into the layout,” he continued. “We’ve never done something...
Woman dies of stab wound in Richmond home, police say
RICHMOND, Calif. - A woman died on Thursday of a stab wound inside a Richmond apartment complex unit, police say. The Richmond Police Department responded to Solace Apartment Homes on the 3500 block of El Portal Drive at around 4:22 p.m. on the report of a stabbing. Police said they...
Power outages affect PG&E customers in Pescadero, San Jose
Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.As of 4:05 p.m. crews were working to fix the issue, and there was no estimated time for restoration of power to customers in the area near Pescadero, south of Half Moon Bay. The outage began about 2:40 p.m. and may be due to a heat-related issue such as transformer fail, according to PG&E. In San Jose, 675 customers were also without power, due to an outage reported at 3:11 p.m. Crews are at the scene and there was no...
14-Day-Old Infant Safely Recovered After Amber Alert in Vallejo
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-day-old infant from Vallejo has been deactivated following the child’s safe recovery. Authorities were notified of an infant left alone inside a car at a shopping center on Plaza Drive near Turner Parkway. Police Response and Investigation. Officers responded to the scene around...
Oakland Mayor Thao questions motives behind FBI raid
(KRON) — Two weeks after federal agents executed a raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, residents of the East Bay’s biggest city are left with more questions than answers. Why is the FBI investigating the powerful Duong family, and how is Thao connected to them? Who exactly are the billionaires that she […]
Man shot, killed near hospital in South San Jose
A man was shot and killed near a hospital in South San Jose Thursday morning, according to police. Police said the shooting happened at about 4:49 a.m. in the 5900 block of Liska Lane, which is located near Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. Responding officers found the victim suffering...
Independence Day Shooting in Antioch Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
Tragedy struck on the eve of Independence Day as a shooting in Antioch claimed the life of a 58-year-old man and critically injured a 44-year-old woman. According to the Antioch Police Department's press release, the incident occurred on the 1600 block of Vineyard Drive shortly before midnight yesterday. Responding to...
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