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900,000 more Californians now have access to clean drinking water
SACRAMENTO – Five years after its launch, California’s landmark Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program that’s largely funded by cap-and-trade dollars has made historic progress connecting people to clean, safe drinking water. The SAFER Program has distributed more than $830 million...
Ranger Kielak's Cross-Country Walk to Raise $100,000 for Nonprofits Reaches Arizona
Ranger Kielak’s Walk Across America: A Journey to Raise Money for Nonprofits. Ranger Kielak, an alumni of Loyalton FFA in California, is embarking on an incredible journey: walking across the country to raise money for nonprofit organizations that are close to his heart. Ranger, who started his walk in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on March 10, plans to finish in Pismo Beach, California, next month. Currently, he is crossing the border from New Mexico to Arizona.
‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,’ a Karla Brundage choreopoem
Bay Area poet, activist and educator Karla Brundage introduces “Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,” a mold breaking, interactive multimedia performance set in Oakland’s beloved Lake Merritt. On Aug. 9-10, audiences can experience Brundage’s latest work at the Black Arts Movement House (BAM House) in Oakland. The work is based on the third anthology of poems generated by the Bay Area based international poetry exchange program, West Oakland to West Africa (WO2WA), Black Rootedness: 54 Poets from Africa to America, published by Elyssar Press. The new experimental performance piece centers the voices of Ghanaian, Nigerian and Oakland poets, affirming, “It’s not taboo to go back for what you left behind”.
Border Agents In California Find Shipment Of Cocaine, Meth Hidden In Tractor Trailer Frame
Smugglers get busted so often trying to hide their illegal drugs and money inside parts of cars and trucks it make one wonder if they are ever actually successful at pulling it off. Last week, it was someone trying to smuggle three-quarters of a million dollars into the United States...
SFPD Arrests Suspect in Serial Vandalism of Autonomous Vehicles
“SFPD Makes Arrest in Serial Vandalism Case Involving Autonomous Vehicles. On June 26, 2024, an autonomous vehicle company reported to SFPD that 20 of their vehicles had their tires slashed between June 24 and June 26. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspect and suspect vehicle were the same in all the cases. The suspect vehicle was determined to be a rental car that was past due.
Readers Reveal Eye-Catching Summer Staples
Weather report. Bay Area summer temps can run the gamut depending on where you are at any given point in the day — so it’s best to be prepared with extra layers. For Emmy Award–winning reporter Betty Yu, that includes Moncler’s Leda Parka in Black ($1,350). “This water-repellent jacket is a must-have in my closet because it’s the perfect blend of style and practicality,” explains the newest member of KTVU FOX 2’s on-air news team. “I’m always on the move, and I need something that is light and easily packable for San Francisco’s dramatic weather swings.” Designed in a lightweight technical poplin, the cropped parka has a drawstring hood hidden in the collar, generous patch pockets and room to spare. “I’m also currently loving oversized fits, and this piece can complement any outfit on sunny days and chilly nights.” Breaking news: It’s also available in beige. 212 Stockton Street, San Francisco; moncler.com.
Former San Francisco DA's Office Employee Sues City for Defamation After Email Incident and Termination
A former San Francisco District Attorney's Office employee, Jovan Thomas, has taken legal action against the city and his ex-employer following a controversial email incident that led to the termination of his position, as reported by East Bay Times. Thomas, previously serving as a victim advocate, mistakenly replied to an office-wide email with an inappropriate remark intended for a personal friend, which read, "what color panties you have on." According to a statement obtained by East Bay Times, he promptly apologized for the mishap. However, by the day's end, he was informed his employment was over, with details later emerging that branded his exit as a firing due to "misogynistic behavior."
Livermore Library presenting Bharatanatyam dance performance
The Livermore Public Library is set to showcase the South Indian dance form Bharatanatyam in a performance next month led by Tri-Valley choreographer and teacher Shruti Abhishek. “Bharatanatyam is characterized by precise movements, dynamic hand gestures and facial expressions. This art form breaks boundaries in exploring contemporary as well as...
Huge San Jose hospital project heads to key public development review
SAN JOSE — A massive project that will add a new hospital and medical center in San Jose is now available for the public to scrutinize, an environmental review that’s a crucial step in the project’s approval. Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed a big increase in the...
S.F. Jewish Film Festival: ‘The Ride Ahead’ follows a young disabled man’s quest to live independently
Sign up for Weekday J and get the latest on what's happening in the Jewish Bay Area. J. is a media sponsor of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. See full coverage here. “What is the biggest risk you have taken in your life?”. That is the profound question that...
Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone coined Maternal Brain Hormone keeps the bones of breastfeeding women strong during the postpartum period could also help bone fractures heal and treat osteoporosis in the broader population, according to a new study published in Nature. Researchers at University of California (UC) San Francisco and UC...
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