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NHRA’s best at Sonoma Raceway
It’s race weekend yet again in Sonoma. The NHRA’s best drivers and riders descended on Sonoma Raceway on Friday, with the circuit reaching the tail end of it’s famed Western swing (Seattle and Sonoma). Starting with the top fuel drivers, defending Sonoma champion Justin Ashley currently sits fourth in the standings. He has had another stellar season heading into Sonoma, with two titles (Pomona ...
Misinformation and Disinformation: Election Edition in Lafayette Aug. 22
Join a presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Lafayette Library on Thursday, August 22 for an eye-opening discussion of the impact of misinformation and disinformation on elections. Learn how to spot fake news, fact-check sources and navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape to become a more...
2024 Santa Clara Infrastructure Bond Details
At the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to place a $400 million general obligation bond on the November 2024 ballot to address the City’s over $600 million in unfunded infrastructure needs. While the most immediate infrastructure needs total more than $600 million over the next...
UC Regents committee discusses current state of finances, future budgeting
The UC Board of Regents discussed the current state of and future plans for University investments and finances during its July meeting. The regents held their meeting at UC San Francisco July 16-18. The investment, national laboratories, compliance and audit and finance and capital strategies committees discussed action items relating to the allocation of University funds.
Antioch Approves Long Awaited Sideshow Ordinance
In a 3-0 vote, the Antioch City Council approved its long-awaited sideshow ordinance after nearly two-years of discussions. Within the ordinance, it prohibits organizing, advertising, and being a spectator at a street racing, sideshows, and reckless driving exhibitions. Any person who violates the ordinance could be subject to a $1,000 fine or 6-months in jail, or both,
Hope 100 Golf Marathon back … with new option
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sign-ups are underway for the 10th annual Hope 100 Golf Marathon in Pleasanton benefiting Hope Hospice, with organizers introducing a new skills challenge as an alternative for golfers who want to participate in the event but don’t have time for 5-1/2 rounds worth of holes in one day.
DUI Driver Kills Female Riding Bicycle in Antioch
The Antioch Police Department arrested a driver who is suspected to be under the influence after striking and killing a female Saturday morning. On July 27, 2024, at approximately 12:10 AM, Antioch police officers responded to a vehicle collision in the area of Lone Tree Way and Sagebrush Drive. Upon the officers’ arrival, it was determined that a vehicle struck an adult female who was riding a bicycle.
Vallejo police investigate fatal shooting near Sonoma Boulevard
VALLEJO, California — A man was fatally shot near the intersection of Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street late Monday night, according to the Vallejo Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 11:34 p.m. on July 24, 2024, and found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite receiving medical aid from officers and medical personnel, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Newcomers join Team USA vets in S.F. wheelchair ‘power soccer’
Imagine a mix of bumper cars and pinball, and you’ve got a quick sense of what power soccer is, the manager of San Francisco’s team jokes. In reality, it’s harder than it looks. The Eureka Valley Rec Center gym echoed with the whir of specialized power wheelchairs,...
San Francisco Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 48%, Mayor Breed Announces
San Francisco is making evident strides in its battle against climate change, as Mayor London N. Breed has announced that greenhouse gas emissions have remained down by 48% compared to 1990 levels. This has occurred despite an uptick in population by 12% over the same period. The latest findings from the City's 2022 Sector-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, which offers a comprehensive look at the six sectors contributing to emissions, show a sustained commitment to the Climate Action Plan, even as the city's economy continues to bounce back post-pandemic.
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
Company affiliated with Edge Esmeralda ‘pop-up village’ enters into purchase agreement for huge site in Cloverdale
A massive, vacant swath of land in southeast Cloverdale that once was to be transformed into a $200 million resort suddenly is slated for potential development by a surprise buyer: a company linked to Edge Esmeralda, the “pop-up village” that attracted visitors from around the world to Healdsburg in June. Esmeralda Land Company, run by Devon Zuegel, a principal behind Edge Esmeralda, has ...
Kara Kohler eases to opening heat win on Day One of 2024 Olympic Games
In the women’s single sculls, Kohler (University of California, Berkeley/USRowing Training Center – Princeton) pulled away from Austria’s Magdalena Lobnig to win the sixth and final heat to advance to Tuesday’s quarterfinals. Lobnig got off the line in first position with Serbia’s Jovana Arsic slotting into...
Botika at San Antonio's Pearl to Shut Down, Chef Geronimo Lopez Cites Personal Reasons
San Francisco's culinary scene is witnessing yet another departure. Botika, the Peruvian fusion restaurant, is set to close its doors at San Antonio's Pearl on August 4. Chef Geronimo Lopez, the mastermind behind the eatery's innovative menu, announced the closure this week, citing personal reasons. "Life sometimes brings new priorities and opportunities. For me, this means spending more time with my family and exploring new personal and professional interests. Although this chapter is ending, I eagerly look forward to the new adventures ahead and will always treasure the amazing journey we’ve had here," Chef Lopez said, according to a post on MySanAntonio.com.
CHP Apprehends Tesla Driver After High-Speed Chase in Oakland, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Following a high-speed pursuit in Oakland, California Highway Patrol officers apprehended a suspect driving a Tesla. The chase unfolded last Friday when the vehicle caught officers' attention due to its excessive speed in a bus lane on International Boulevard near 60th Avenue. The CHP's attempt to initiate a traffic stop...
East Bay Man Charged with Federal Crimes for Firebombing UC Berkeley Police Vehicle
An East Bay man is currently facing federal charges for setting a University of California Police Department vehicle ablaze, according to an indictment released by U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California. Casey Robert Goonan, 34, allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite the parked patrol car on UC Berkeley's campus on June 1, leading to significant damage and the vehicle being written off as a total loss.
UC Berkeley official leaves, cancels negotiations concerning student housing rent hikes
(KRON) - One of University of California, Berkeley's student housing complexes has been enduring a game of ping-pong between its landlords and tenants regarding recent rent hikes and the alleged violation of some residents' union contracts. After allegedly "abruptly leaving" the Zoom conference call for negotiations, University Village's Associate Vice Chancellor canceled the meeting. Now, […]
Daly City Man Charged with Embezzlement in Colma Retail Fraud Case
On July 11 in Colma, local police responded to a business on the 200 block of Colma Boulevard after the General Manager reported embezzlement by an employee. The employee, Alberto Alvarezleon of Daly City, allegedly committed fraudulent returns and theft totaling $6,641.49 over two weeks. According to the Colma Police...
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