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Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday...
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
Meet five Bay Area athletes who are competing for Israel at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Sign up for Weekday J and get the latest on what's happening in the Jewish Bay Area. Five Jewish athletes who were standouts at top Division-I sports programs in the Bay Area will soon be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics — not for the U.S., but for Israel. Here’s a brief look at their achievements.
SF man found guilty of attack, violating stay-away order in Richmond District
A San Francisco man was convicted of an attacking another man in the city's Richmond District earlier this year, prosecutors said Monday.District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' office said a jury convicted 44-year-old Bryan Sandelin of one count of battery and one count of violating a court order in connection with the April 26 incident near 45th Avenue and Cabrillo Street. "The jury's verdict holds Mr. Sandelin accountable and delivers justice to the victim and the neighborhood that has been impacted by his criminal behavior," Jenkins said in a statement.According to prosecutors, Sandelin approached the victim in an alleyway behind a residence. He confronted the victim, threatened him and punched him in the face."The jury's verdict holds Mr. Sandelin accountable and delivers justice to the victim and the neighborhood that has been impacted by his criminal behavior," Assistant District Attorney John Robles said.Sandelin had an active stay-away order from the area and prosecutors said he was "the subject of many prior reports in the area."Sandelin was sentenced Thursday to 180 days in county jail on the battery conviction and 30 days in county jail for contempt of court. The sentences will be served consecutively.
San Francisco could millions in Kroger Co. opioid settlement
(The Center Square)- The city of San Francisco will receive up to $3.4 million as part of a national settlement from Kroger Co. for the company’s alleged “improper and unlawful” dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies. Kroger Co. and several states have agreed to the national settlement to resolve multiple government claims, according to documents from a July 18 Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting. The Cincinnati-based grocery store...
Vallejo Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Solano Avenue, City's Fifth Traffic Death This Year
Tragedy struck Vallejo again this week following a fatal traffic collision on Solano Avenue. The Vallejo Police Department has reported a crash that occurred last Friday and claimed the life of one individual. The accident involved two vehicles, a 2015 Infiniti Q50 and a 2013 Hyundai Accent, on the 1800 block of Solano Avenue, just east of Shasta Street. According to the Vallejo Police Department, the Infiniti was traveling westbound while the Hyundai attempted to cross Solano Avenue, going south on Mayo Avenue when the collision happened.
Fremont police chief bemoans recent "senseless, criminal, violent acts" in the city
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community. On July 13, the body of a 3-year-old girl who went missing from Fremont was found dead at a recycling facility in San Jose after she was allegedly killed by her father, who reportedly died by suicide. On Saturday, a man and a woman were shot and killed in separate circumstances. In a statement, Police Chief Sean Washington deemed the recent killings as "senseless, criminal, violent acts" and offered his condolences, prayers and support to the affected families...
Bay Area voters weigh in on President Joe Biden dropping out
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The hot topic on Sunday: President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s out of the race. Voters were serving up their opinions on presidential politics during Sunday brunch at Vally Medlin’s in downtown Danville, where Biden was the talk of the table. "I was relieved,"...
PG&E shuts off power to customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin counties
(KRON) — PG&E turned off the power to over 200 customers in portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties on Saturday afternoon. PG&E announced the power shutoff at approximately 4 p.m. They said about 220 customers will be affected. Customers who had their power shut off, according to PG&E: Customers still in scope […]
Alameda Man Charged With Killing 5 Family Members Has Plea Delayed Again
The man suspected of fatally shooting five members of his family at their Alameda home this month had his arraignment delayed Monday for a second time. Shane Killian, 54, is now expected to appear in court on Aug. 30 on an array of charges, including murder, elder abuse, firearm and domestic violence-related offenses. He is being represented by the Alameda County public defender’s office, which declined to comment on Monday’s proceedings or the reason for the postponement.
Democrats run the California Capitol. When the party backs a bill, lawmakers pay attention
The California Democratic Party’s primary function is electing candidates. Lately, it’s become a lobbying powerhouse, taking positions on dozens of bills. The party usually gets its way. The post Democrats run the California Capitol. When the party backs a bill, lawmakers pay attention appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Google Wallet adds 26 new supported banks in the US
Google was never quite sure what to call its mobile payment service — whether that was Google Wallet, Android Pay, Google Pay, or Google Wallet again — but it certainly knows what it's doing with the service itself. In addition to all the major credit card companies and nationwide banks like Chase and Wells Fargo, Google Wallet now supports over 4,700 smaller banks and credit unions, and the list just keeps on growing.
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