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Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
Kamala Harris Charged with Covering up Corruption by Residents of Radioactive Treasure Island
California Senator Kamala Harris who is now running for President of the United States was accused on 3/14/19 with obstruction of justice and involved in a corruption cover-up at the contaminated radioactive SF Treasure Island site by two former residents Felita Sample and Andre Patterson. Both Sample and Patterson were...
KamalaCare: Harris backed ‘Medicare for All’ and abolishing private insurance
Vice President Kamala Harris’s past support for “Medicare for All” places her well to the left of President Joe Biden and is likely to prove a liability for her as she seeks to win the 2024 presidential race. As senator from California, Harris supported Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-VT) Medicare for All plan, which would have […]
Target offers to launch probe after shopper begs for self-checkout change – lines even stretched back to produce section
TARGET has said it will look into claims of clogging queues caused by a lack of available checkout kiosks at one of its stores. A shopper at the big box retailer fumed that lines were stretching back to the back of the shop - and demanded immediate action. "Target, please...
The A's Have Apparently Failed To Secure Any Investors For Their Vegas Stadium + There's A Rumored Gag Order In Place On Bay Area Investment Groups Interested In Keeping Baseball in Oakland
We've got a little update from the Oakland/Sacramento/Vegas A's. Last week they detailed their financing plan for how their new stadium will be built in Sin City. That plan is: up to $380M in public funding (they claim they only need $350M) + $300M in debt financing + $850M in family equity. Seems straight forward, but nothing is actually that simple when it comes to this move. The $850M from the family would involve investors because obviously the cheap fucks that the Fisher family are wouldn't dare spend that out of their own pocket. The A's claim they have not reached out to any investors yet.
Eight Displaced After Apartment Fire on Clark Street in Newark, No Injuries Reported
Residents of Clark Street in Newark faced an emergency situation yesterday as the Alameda County Fire Department responded to an apartment fire. According to the Alameda County Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene and rapidly contained the fire to the exterior patio of the involved unit. Fortunately, the incident did not cause any injuries to either the residents involved or the firefighters who responded.
Juvenile detained in connection with shooting in SF’s Crocker-Amazon District
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A juvenile was detained in connection with a shooting that happened Monday night in San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police responded to the area of Geneva Avenue and Naples Street at about 6:49 p.m. for a reported shooting. The adult male victim was located on Geneva Avenue between Moscow and Prague Streets.
Robbers take shots of tequila after ransacking popular SF LGBTQ club 'Oasis'
SAN FRANCISCO - Popular LGBTQ nightclub, Oasis, is bouncing back after being ransacked by robbers last week in San Francisco's SoMa District. Surveillance video captured the suspects breaking in, before holding the club's cleaning crew at gunpoint early Thursday morning. "[They] threw our cleaning crew to the ground, were demanding...
After Heavy Criticism, San Francisco Mayor London Breed Seeks To Aggressively Remove Homeless Encampments In City
San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) promised to remove the homeless encampments within the city. During a mayoral debate on July 18, Breed claimed that despite the city’s attempts to offer more housing options and catered services, they have not been able to bring the majority of homeless off the streets.
11-year-old San Francisco girl reported missing
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a missing 11-year-old girl. Kinsey Joyner was last seen around 11 a.m. Monday on the 1700 block of Waller Street in the Haight-Ashbury District. She is considered at-risk. Kinsey is described as a Hispanic girl who stands 5-foot-3 and weighs 125 pounds. She […]
Popular Asia-based toy store opens first San Francisco location
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most famous toy companies is opening a store in San Francisco later this month. POP MART is opening a location at the Stonestown Galleria this Saturday, July 27, the company announced in a news release. The store, located at 3251 20th Ave., will be POP MART’s 11th brick-and-mortar […]
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school district
When Enikia Ford Morthel was selected in summer 2022 to take on the top job at Berkeley Unified, she said her plan was to engage in some “really intense and authentic listening” to inform the district’s next steps. Two years later, in a phone interview with Berkeleyside,...
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.
Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars
Dozens of uncashed checks. Expenditures that were not allowed. Tardiness in submitting quarterly performance reports. These are some of the issues found in an audit of local nonprofits providing housing assistance during the pandemic. The San Jose Housing Department contracted with accounting firm Pun Group to track whether nonprofits complied with federal grant requirements. In fiscal... The post Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Press Release: SF Zoo Welcomes ‘Little Mebo,’ the Red Panda
Newest arrival flown onboard Southwest Airlines from Memphis to San Francisco. San Francisco Zoo and Gardens continues to invest in Asian conservation as part of its strategic focus on supporting endangered species with the recent addition of a young female red panda named “Little Mebo.” Red pandas are an endangered species with their population in the wild decreasing.
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."
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