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California fire scorches through land the size of Los Angeles as blazes burn across US West
Thousands of firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
$10M Scratchers ticket sold in East Bay
(KRON) — In the East Bay, one lucky shopper stopped at a gas and grocery mart and became a millionaire. Janet Coppedge stopped in at A&A Gas and Food Mart in Dublin and won a “massive” $10 million top prize playing a California 200X Scratchers, the California Lottery announced on Thursday. Coppedge was one of […]
California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
Highway 37 fatal crash involving car upside down in water snarls traffic; briefly closes roadway
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash Saturday that forced the closure of a portion of Highway 37 just east of Skaggs Island. According to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident website, the crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a motorist came upon another vehicle that was upside down in the water off the right-hand shoulder of the roadway. Responding emergency ...
Sunday Links: Delays and Disruptions In BART System Following Electrical Fire
Multiple BART stations were closed in Oakland Saturday night due to a fire in an electrical room and power loss at those stations. BART service was stopped between 19th Street and Fruitvale stations in Oakland, which was causing delays throughout the system, and as of 8 am Sunday there was no estimated time for reopening. [KTVU]
Oakland businesses plead for help after office space break-in near Hegenberger
The office building on the end of Collins Avenue off of Hegenberger in Oakland was the target of a break-in Saturday morning. The building is an office space that houses 16 small businesses and local organizations, according to said Ken Houston, a partial owner of the building. Surveillance video from...
Austin Prock Wins 6th #2Fast2Tasty Challenge at Sonoma Raceway NHRA Event
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock continues to dominate the Mission #2Fast2Tasty, securing his sixth win by defeating Blake Alexander at the Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Shawn Langdon and Troy Coughlin Jr. also clinched wins in their respective categories during the 12th race of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.
Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen is closing after 16 years
After 16 years on Lincoln Avenue, owner Carole Demkowski is closing the Three Sisters boutique in Willow Glen at the end of this month after her rent more than doubled. “Everbody is demoralized,” Demkowski said of her regular customers’ reaction to the news. “It seems like all the little mom-and-pop shops are closing one by one.”
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,
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