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California ordered to pause its ‘No-Beard Policy’ on peace officers
(KRON) — A federal court paused the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) “no beard policy” for peace officers this week, claiming the policy did not accommodate peace officers wanting to grow facial hair for religious or cultural reasons. Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) CEO Hussam Ayloush believes these religious observances are “integral parts” […]
California: Yocha Dehe tribe blasts impact review of proposed Vallejo casino
The assault on a Vallejo casino project, and what opponents consider a weak environmental assessment on possible impacts, continued Thursday with comments from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Story continues below. Those opponents, among others, include Gov. Gavin Newsom, a coalition of area tribes and the Solano County Board of...
Report: Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options
Researchers at the University of California Davis Institute of Transportation Studies analyzed data collected from ride-hail users in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles and Orange counties and found that 47 percent of Uber and Lyft trips replaced a public transit, carpool, walking or cycling trip.
McPhee’s Brilliance: A night of storytelling and songs to support Livermore Valley Arts
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Singer-actress Katharine McPhee might be making her first real trip to the Livermore Valley next weekend when she headlines the annual Brilliance at The Bankhead gala, but she’s no stranger to the Bay Area. In fact, the entire trajectory of her life changed...
Sunset Night Market returns this weekend
The Sunset Night Market is back on Friday following a successful run last fall.Driving the news: The market, which aims to celebrate the food, culture and community that shapes the neighborhood and the city, will feature more than 50 food vendors and over 100 retail and art vendors.There will also be live music, activities for kids, a tofu-eating contest and more across seven blocks in the Sunset. The event, which will be double the size from last year, runs 5-10pm on Irving Street between 19th and 26th avenues. Flashback: Last fall's night market attracted more than 10,000 attendees, according to organizers.The pilot market was spearheaded by District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, who was inspired by the famous Raohe Night Market in Taipei."I felt we needed to bring this experience to San Francisco and Irving Street in the Sunset was the perfect place for it," Engardio wrote on his website in June.What's next: Friday's event is free to attend but if you can't make it, there will be another this fall: on Sept. 27, again on Irving Street.Editor's note: This story has been corrected to show the night market is on Friday, not Saturday.
Now a published author Fernando Sandoval runs for re-election to the Contra Costa College Board in Ward 5
With support from elected and community leaders, unions and faculty. Representing portions of Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood, all of Oakley, Bay Point, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Byron and Knightsen. “My goal is to drive student success for the jobs of the future.” – Fernando Sandoval. East County community...
Longtime teacher at Santa Rosa school killed in crash on Highway 12
(KRON) — A longtime teacher and coach at Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rosa was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 12 on Thursday, the school’s former principal confirmed to KRON4. Pat LaFortune was a school employee from 1973-2019. The crash happened around noon, and nine people were injured in addition to LaFortune’s […]
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk ends contract dispute, agrees to 4-year, $120M deal, AP sources say
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Aiyuk’s long contract dispute with San Francisco came to an end Thursday when the star receiver agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract extension to stay with the 49ers. Two people familiar with the deal says the sides came to the agreement...
Discord in Dublin: Fatal shooting stemmed from gaming platform dispute
DUBLIN, Calif. - The Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to a deadly shooting in Dublin between two acquaintances. Alameda County prosecutors charged Nicholas Paleveda, 38, on Thursday with murder following the death of Michael Dalipe, 37, in Dublin on Aug. 23. Dalipe and...
National park officials make rare sighting of exceedingly elusive species: 'A species of special concern'
It's a regular sight in the Bay Area to see a turtle sunning itself on a log. But when a volunteer in the Muir Woods National Monument spotted one particular turtle, they knew they were witnessing something special. SFGate reported on the find, which was a northwestern pond turtle known...
Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Fake Fruit
48 Hills writers and editors are choosing their Best of the Bay Editors’ Picks for our 50th anniversary Best of the Bay edition. See more great profiles here, and stay tuned for our Best of the Bay 2024 Readers’ Poll results coming in September!. Three years ago, almost...
State broadband project breaks ground in Willits
California state officials were scheduled to visit Willits Friday to mark the beginning of a “middle-mile Broadband infrastructure project in the city,” the California Department of Technology reported. In a press release, the project was described as “part of a statewide plan that will build open-access Broadband connecting...
Golf Notes: The Little River Women’s Golf Cub Annual Invitational
The 2024 Little River Women’s Golf Cub Annual Invitational Tournament was played on the Little River Course last Tuesday, August 20th. The weather was perfect, and scoring the two best balls on each hole was the format. At rounds end, Las Gallitos provided tasty enchiladas, rice, and beans. Thirty-six women signed up for the event, making nine four-person teams. The players arrived from various locations around northern California. Nine players were local members, and each team had one local player. Coming in first place was team Genie Tylor, Susan David, Nancy Acosta, and Ann Fuller, scoring a team of 116. Second place, scoring a team of 122, was Rita Hanover, Shelly Taglio, Nyota Wiles, and Sally Imerone. Third-place winners scoring 123 were team Lynn Botinni, Chong Majias, and Mary Hunter. Closest to the pin on hole two at seven feet three inches was Katy Selzer. Landing closest to the pin on the seventh hole was local golfer Kira Meade at six feet five inches. The most accurate drive or closest to the red line on the eighth fairway was Julie Dunn. The long drive on the third fairway was won by Melanie Gyorfi. Low gross, score without handicap, was Diane Pennington shooting a respectful 84. Low net, score minus handicap, went to Genie Tylor, scoring a nice net 64.
$4.5 Million Property Hits the Market as Oakland Proper's Current Most Expensive Single-Family Home
The Oakland real estate market has just seen the entry of a new frontrunner in the race for the most expensive single-family home. A newly constructed property at 21 Moyer Place, boasting a blend of modern amenities with mid-century beginnings, is now listed for $4.5 million, making it the priciest single-family offering in the city, as reported by Mansion Global.
Mapping the Future: Ukiah Analyzes Park Access for All Residents
The following is a press release issued by the City of Ukiah:. The City of Ukiah is conducting a Parks Gap Analysis to assess how well existing parks are meeting community needs, and what might be needed for future parks. In addition to staff analysis, a robust community engagement process will be undertaken. Community engagement will include focus groups, individual meetings, surveys, event tabling, and outreach to City of Ukiah commissions.
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