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Arcata to Get Wild Hare Tavern
The darkened windows of the Jam may not be dark for too much longer. Her purchase of the business from owner Mike Munson is still pending, but longtime bartender Angela Robershotte has plans to open Wild Hare Tavern in the plaza-adjacent spot. Robershotte is keeping the specifics of the menu...
Day Begins Gold Cup Title Defense with Dominant Performance at Chico
CHICO, CA (August 22, 2024) — Corey Day began his defense of his Gold Cup Race of Champions title with a commanding performance Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway with the Kubota High Limit Sprint Car Series. Day quickly drove through the field from eighth starting position, taking the...
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Hardy Bullock: Mid-year progress on community preparedness, resiliency, housing and more
As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness. We offered several free green waste disposal days over the last few months at both McCourtney Road Transfer Station in Grass Valley and Trout Creek Recreation Center in Truckee. We awarded 26 microgrants of $3,600 each to local Firewise communities so they could clear vegetation from their neighborhoods.
People stand in ‘ring of fire' as overnight sideshows take over several Bay Area streets
Overnight sideshows brought large crowds in several Bay Area cities early Saturday morning. One sideshow happened just after midnight at the intersection of Lewis Brown and B.W. Williams drives in Vallejo Video from the scene showed people standing in a ring of fire and cars doing donuts around them. The...
'Notice to vacate': Camp Resolution residents expected to leave property by Monday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Camp Resolution is a self-governing homeless encampment on Colfax Street in north Sacramento, and the city is telling the residents that they have to move out within the next three days. A lot of residents are trying to figure out what's next, as they prepare to...
‘The Hero of an Incredible Story,’ Bridge Coffee Co. Announces Closure
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Bridge Coffee Co. has been a beloved staple of the Yuba-Sutter community for nearly a decade now. With humble beginnings in the garage of Timothy Styczynski’s home, the company quickly obtained its first store front on Clark Avenue in Yuba City. Here the community would gather for a selection of gourmet brews, artisan products, and arguably some of the best sandwiches in town. Next came their set up in New Earth Market in Yuba City and a roasting warehouse in historic Marysville.
The Gathering Inn surprises Lincoln with purchase of property for medical respite center
The Gathering Inn is officially coming to Lincoln, catching the community, city and elected officials off-guard. The Gathering Inn (TGI) is a non-profit that provides shelter and accommodations for those experiencing homelessness in Placer County and Elk Grove. TGI purchased land in Lincoln using the space using grant funding from...
Thousands of classic cars on display this weekend at Alameda County Fairgrounds
More than 3,000 classic cars will be on display at the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend.Sean Sullivan took his 1965 Chevy Malibu SS to display.MORE: 2024 Silicon Valley Auto Show vrooms back to Santa Clara"Just came out to enjoy the weekend at the Goodguys car show and see some cool cars," Sullivan said."It's a full family fun event," said Steven Bunker, of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association. "We have activities for the kids, live autocross racing, industry vendors. And businesses are out here showing their products on display so that these guys can keep these old cars on the road."MORE: SJ celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parades and city-sponsored lowridingChevy Chevelles are being showcased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the vintage car.The car show goes on until Sunday and they're expecting over 30,000 people over the weekend. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Lincoln Legends: Willie Preston has become the voice of the city
Anyone who has attended an event in Lincoln has likely heard the iconic voice of Willie Preston. He has been the emcee and public address announcer for many staple events in the community, ranging from the Fourth of July Parade to the Lincoln Hometown Christmas Parade. He is a member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Fourth of July Foundation, the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and is active in St. Joseph’s Church.
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