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Reno-Sparks to cool off Saturday as temps dip into 80s
High temperatures in Reno-Sparks will drop into the 80s on Saturday before ticking back up at the end of the weekend as smoke from California wildfires heads toward the area. Smoke from California and northern Washoe County wildfires is currently heading toward northwestern Nevada but could drift toward Reno later this weekend,...
Peninsula woman expanding inclusive playground project for special needs visitors
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.The Magical Bridge Playground at Red Morton Community Park in Redwood CIty is an innovative playground where you can stomp your feet to hear drums and wave your hands to "play" the harp.The sensory experience is part of a dream come true for Olenka Villarreal. "It really brings the community together in a most magical way," she said.Thanks to Villarreal, people of all abilities can enjoy the playground where guests in wheelchairs can...
Girls' flag football thriving with support from 49ers
Thursday was an open practice day for the Niners at their Santa Clara facility, but young female fans aren't just watching from the sidelines anymore.When the stars of the 49ers took the field in Santa Clara, 14-year-old Isis Chaudhry was taking notes on everything she saw. "I like the roughness, I like the competitiveness, I like the running, I like the plays, I like just seeing the ball and catching it," Chaudhry said. But she wasn't just speaking as a fan. Isis is part of a new generation of female football players. Last season, she was the MVP...
Napa Valley Distillery Vows to Rebuild Following Fire Sparked by Highway 29 Car Crash
The Napa Valley Distillery, a staple in the local craft spirits scene since 2009, suffered significant damage from a fire on Monday following a single-vehicle accident. As reported by Eater SF, the fire originated from a nearby car crash on Highway 29, where a brush fire ignited and quickly spread to the distillery's property.
Four Arrested in East Oakland After Police Spot Vehicle Linked to Strong-Arm Robbery
Yesterday, the Oakland Police Department made several arrests after spotting a vehicle believed to be associated with a strong-arm robbery in the Bay Area. OPD officers from the Community Response Team were conducting patrols in East Oakland when they identified the vehicle on Kingsley Circle, as reported by the Oakland Police Department.
GIG Car Share to permanently end services in Bay Area, Seattle
(KRON) — GIG Car Share, an on-demand car-sharing app powered by AAA, will permanently end its services by the end of 2024. After its initial closure in Sacramento last year, the company said it would retire its cars in San Francisco and Seattle — GIG’s last remaining areas of operation in the country. GIG said […]
Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December just like he’s been promising for the last 15 months? And will his much-hyped Sustainable Insurance Strategy really solve all of Orinda’s fire insurance problems?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
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