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Under the Stars: Fake Fruit goes clown show, Fresh & Onlys return…
It’s Under The Stars babe….. Where we are always stoked to see local digs pop up in new visuals from local artists who treasure these Bay Area spots just as much as we do. For example, Fake Fruit, the Oakland-based post-punk outfit, that signed to Carpark Records, just released their second single from the album Mucho Mistrust, arriving in August.
Decision primer: Four-star edge Marco Jones set to reveal college decision
Four-star San Ramon Valley pass rusher Marco Jones is ready to reveal his college decision. After picking up over 30 offers during the recruiting process, Jones has narrowed that group down to one and will announce his college decision alongside 247Sports Brandon Huffman on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m CT on his YouTube channel.
Day Around the Bay: Heat Wave Keeps Cooking, Wednesday Expected to Be Even Hotter
This blistering heat wave that got down to business today is now expected to last for the next seven days, with Wednesday likely to be even hotter than today was. The wildfire situation is the most worrisome aspect of this, with evacuations underway with the Thompson Fire in Butte County, and city of St. Helena canceling its July 4 fireworks show because of the Toll Fire. Here in the Bay Area, BART and Caltrain are experiencing lengthy heat-related delays, but hey, at least all SF public pools will be free for everyone on Wednesday. [Chronicle]
Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update
The Alameda shoreline is a nice place to watch the 4th of July fireworks, so Streetsblog thought it apropos to report a few short updates from the Bay Area's island city. Alameda advocates celebrated clearing the final hurdle towards getting protected bike lanes and other upgrades down the length of Central Avenue. From a social media post by Bike Walk Alameda advocate Cyndy Johnsen:
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
4th of July heatwave is ‘exceptionally dangerous situation,' NWS warns
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A days-long heat event that descended on the Bay Area Tuesday and is expected to bring triple digits to much of the region is an “exceptionally dangerous situation,” according to the National Weather Service. An excessive heat warning and heat advisory issued earlier this week has now been extended until next […]
Where to find SF Bay Area July 4th parades, festivals and fireworks shows
July 4th festivities will be held across the Bay Area this week through the actual holiday on Thursday with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.Below is a rundown of confirmed events:PARADES AND PICNICSAlameda 10 a.m. The annual July 4th parade returns. There will be additional July 4th festivities held at the USS Hornet starting at 10 a.m. Event infoAmerican Canyon This year's parade starts at 3 p.m. at American Canyon Road and Elliot Drive, traveling north on Elliot Drive to Benton Way, ending at Community Park II where there will be a celebration with food trucks, live music and other activities. Event...
‘Fog-free Fourth?’: Skies will be crystal clear for fireworks in SF—for once
Perhaps the only good news about the dangerous heat wave scorching the Bay Area this week is that fog is expected to burn off along the coast, allowing for clear skies—an essential and rare feature for viewing Fourth of July fireworks. The last time San Francisco had a fog-free...
5 California Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks
Last year, 4 confirmed shark attacks occurred in the Golden State of California. While this figure pales considerably compared to Florida and Hawaii which had the most attacks, these states, unlike California, didn’t record any fatalities. In fact, in 2021, there was only 1 recorded shark-related fatality in America, and it occurred in California’s San […]
Planned Parenthood to blitz GOP seats to sway California's voters
Planned Parenthood is preparing a seven-figure campaign blitz to oust GOP incumbents from California congressional seats, part of a larger national effort by the reproductive rights group to prevent a Republican majority from passing abortion restrictions, including a national ban.Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California is targeting eight districts where voters largely backed Republicans in 2022 even as they endorsed a constitutional amendment enshrining access to abortion and contraceptives. The advertising plan goes negative by focusing on each incumbent's record of voting against access to abortion and contraceptives. In the past, the group riffed on the "Burn Book" from the 2004...
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