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California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News
The negotiated agreement calls for Google to pay only $15 million a year compared to the $500 million from Big Tech initially discussed with lawmakers The post California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News appeared first on TheWrap.
KSRO Pet of the Week from the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter: Sundew
Meet our Pet of the Week from the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter, Sundew. Sundew is a 1-year-old female DSH who’s blooming into a real beauty! This lovely lady came to us as a stray with her kittens, starting off shy but now flourishing like the flower she’s named after. Sundew is curious about other cats and is slowly coming out of her shell, but she might be a little too timid to live with a dog. She’s ready to brighten up your life with her delicate charm!
City of Pinole to Host Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet
Pinole, CA – The City of Pinole is pleased to announce a special Police Chief Community Interview event on Wednesday, September 4, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Senior Center Main Hall. This event offers a rare and valuable opportunity for Pinole residents to meet and engage...
Artist Gayle Manfre reception at Sonoma Valley Library
The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Gayle Manfre from September 1 to 30. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception on Friday, September 13 from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm in the library’s forum room. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be available to view for the entire month of September during open hours when the forum room is not in use.
Could Californians get electric bill refunds?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In early August, there were rumblings Gov. Gavin Newsom was working with legislators on a proposal to reduce electricity bills. Details were scant, but the need was clear: Californians pay more than twice the national average, with bills nearly doubling within the last decade. After weeks...
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act.The controversial ingredients include food dyes Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6, which give color to snacks like Doritos, Froot Loops and Fruity Pebbles cereals and Jolly Ranchers candy. Advocates for the ban argue the additives have no nutritional value,...
Muttville hosts first adoption event in new campus amid power issues
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue opened the doors to its new San Francisco location with an adoption event on Saturday. The event comes after there were power problems at its new campus. "Right now, we have electricity here in building A, but we are limited; our elevator is not functioning, and...
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre
Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing Carol de Giere, the biographer of Stephen Schwartz, for BroadwayWorld. It was an exhilarating experience, and seeing WICKED at the majestic Orpheum Theater in BroadwaySF made it even more special. The anticipation was palpable as we took our seats next to Nicole Lopez, who was celebrating her birthday with her first experience of WICKED. (Spoiler alert: She loved it!) Managing Director Rainier Koeners noted in his program message that “This Broadway blockbuster had its world premiere just a few blocks away at the Curran Theatre in 2003,” allowing San Francisco to take pride in its role in the birth of WICKED—so to speak! It was a memorable evening that truly showcased the magic of being in the city.
San Leandro High School vs. Redwood High School - Larkspur Football Live Stream, TV Info - Saturday, August 31
Redwood High School - Larkspur is hosting San Leandro High School at 2:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, August 31. Get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass with an NFHS Network annual pass. San Leandro vs. Redwood Game...
Barni, SFO bomb-sniffing dog, wins TSA’s Cutest Canine contest
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — An explosives detection canine at San Francisco International Airport has been dubbed the winner of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 2024 Cutest Canine Contest. Barni, a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, was announced the winner on Monday after a week of voting on social media.
DUI checkpoint in Novato nets one arrest and 21 citations
On Friday Aug. 30, 1 person was arrested for DUI. The checkpoint was held near the 1600 block of Novato Blvd. 1306 vehicles came through the checkpoint, with 67 directed to the secondary screening area. – 16 cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed. – 5 with a suspended/revoked license. DUI...
Gov. Newsom calls special session to address high gas prices
Governor Gavin Newsom called lawmakers into a special session Saturday to address spikes in gasoline prices. The move follows pushback Newsom received on a request to approve a series of bills that would cut energy costs for Californians and require petroleum refiners to maintain a stable inventory. Prices at the pump typically spike when refiners […]
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