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Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA mayor, makes another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said in his announcement video posted on social media Tuesday. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor."Villaraigosa, 71, ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primary.Several other Democrats have already announced their candidacy, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Sen. Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
The Crucible may not survive the year, current and former employees say
The Crucible, an artist’s hub and school specializing in welding and fire arts, should be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Instead, former and current employees say the beloved West Oakland organization is suffering from financial mismanagement and teetering on the brink of insolvency. The nonprofit organization has also not filed...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Shift to La Niña for the coming winter could affect the next water year in the West
While California and Nevada remain virtually drought-free, climate experts say extreme heat and wildfire risk may continue plaguing the West for months. Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said during a webinar Monday that ongoing heat events across the West present a major risk to vulnerable communities, despite a good water supply outlook for the region.
Suicide prevention net on Golden Gate bridge cut deaths in half last year, officials say
The net, which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and was completed behind schedule, greatly reduced suicide deaths in 2023, according to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
East Bay phone bank volunteers energized by VP Harris' presidential bid
The excitement in the Democratic party over Kamala Harris' name being moved to the top of the ticket is energizing volunteers here in the Bay Area.In a sleepy neighborhood in the hills of El Sobrante, more than a dozen volunteers gathered at Nancy Klein's house. It's something they do every week."I'm a volunteer with the Democrats, and we're reaching out today to say thank you for donating to the Harris for president campaign," said one of the volunteers, who was reading a script provided by the campaign.There are people scattered in every room of the house, even the garage. They...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Kamala Harris is accused by the citizens of radioactive Treasure Island of concealing corruption
Former Treasure Island homeowners said Kamala Harris was complicit in the cover-up of fraud by lawmakers and businessmen who urged for the construction of million-dollar residences on the site of a former nuclear army training facility. The radioactive waste on the island and its concealment by politicians and government entities in charge of Californians’ well-being and security sickened and poisoned many inhabitants, kids, and soldiers.
Steep Canyon Rangers in Menlo Park
Steep Canyon Rangers is an American bluegrass band hailing from North Carolina that’s been playing for nearly a quarter of a century, managing in that time to put out 14 fantastic albums, one of which won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. They’ve also been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and, oh, they regularly collaborate with an actor who used to work at Disneyland and who once dabbled in stand-up, some guy named Steve Martin (not to be confused with the legal intrigue author Steve Martini). Yeah, those guys are bringing their Appalachian sounds to Menlo Park.
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