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Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits. First obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, the letter was addressed to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the city council, and the police commission.
PG&E profits soar, powered by increases in electricity and gas revenue
OAKLAND — PG&E profits soared during its second quarter, powered by higher monthly bills that are rising far faster than the Bay Area’s overall inflation rate. During the April through June second quarter, PG&E posted a profit of $520 million — up 28.1% from the utility titan’s profits from the same three-month period the year before, the company reported Thursday.
Road closures in effect for San Francisco Marathon this weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The 47th annual San Francisco Marathon returns this weekend, taking runners on a route that circles essentially the entire city. The marathon includes several events that take place on both Saturday and Sunday. The festivities begin with a 5K race at 7 a.m. Saturday and extend through Sunday, which is the […]
Lafayette Council places sales tax measure for city services on November ballot
City manager claims 1/2-cent increase to 9.25% needed due to inflation, unfunded state mandates; would last 7 years. On July 22, 2024, the Lafayette City Council placed a funding measure on the November 2024 ballot, asking Lafayette voters to authorize a local sales tax increase of 1/2 cent (half a penny for every $1 spent locally) for seven years to maintain the current level of City services. This measure will require a 50% +1 vote to pass.
Concord, Bay Point fire sparks evacuation warnings Friday
(KRON) — Contra Costa County Fire Protection crews are responding to a grass fire between Concord and Bay Point off Evora Road on Friday afternoon. Officials have dubbed the blaze as the “Point Fire.” As of 8:15 p.m., the fire has grown to 200 acres with 20% containment, and forward progress has stopped. Evacuation warnings […]
New temporary Sunol school board repeals controversial flag resolution
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After the successful recall of former Sunol Glen school board trustees Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley, a temporary quorum made up of Trustee Peter (Ted) Romo and two Alameda County Board of Education trustees repealed the district’s contentious flag resolution on Wednesday. In...
Spring Fling Taste and Toast
The Walnut Creek Education Foundation has helped make sure local public school students receive a well-rounded education for four decades. In March, the group paid tribute to that milestone during the Spring Fling Taste and Toast, organized in conjunction with the Walnut Creek Downtown Association. The downtown area came alive with 30 food and drink tastings, face painting, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more fun.
Neighbors worry over village for homeless people
Residents of a Watsonville neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed housing project meant to help homeless people staying along the Pajaro River levee. They say that local officials have ignored their concerns over crime and safety and are moving ahead without addressing complaints connected to the encampment. City and...
Traffic collision reported on Highway 4 ramp in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on the westbound Highway 4 ramp in Stockton on Friday evening. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash around 5:55 p.m. on the ramp merging into southbound Interstate 5. The California Highway Patrol's online longs indicate reports of the crash...
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
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