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Big Lots Closing All North Bay Locations, Several in Sac Region
Discount retailer Big Lots will be closing all of its locations in the North Bay. The company says it will be shuttering its Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Fairfield, Ukiah and Vacaville locations later this year. Big Lots will also be closing several of its locations in the Sacramento region. That...
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
Berkeley’s last movie house now offering prosciutto and champagne in bid to hang on
Earlier this month, the Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood — the last commercial theater in Berkeley — introduced its latest attempt to stay in business: hot food and a beer and wine menu to supplement the traditional movie-going fare. The theater received its liquor license from the City of Berkeley a year ago and debuted the new menu July 15.
Berkeley Sephora has been plagued by burglary and theft
The Berkeley Sephora store was repeatedly targeted by thieves and burglars in July, seeing nearly $50,000 in losses over about two weeks. The biggest take occurred during an overnight break-in while the store was closed. Berkeley police have made arrests in some of the cases, while others remain open. Burglars...
Q&A with Nancy and Peter Lang: Co-founders of Safari West animal preserve
Nancy and Peter Lang, founders of Safari West in Santa Rosa, have created a successful wildlife preserve based on their love for not only animals, but for people. Nancy, 74, describes how it’s most fulfilling to see children getting excited and learning about an endangered species. Safari West has been offering tours to the public since 1993 and the Langs take great pride in their team’s successes.
NFL world reacts to huge 49ers news
All eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers as training camp begins. Not only because they’re one of the best teams in the NFL but also because one of the team’s star players wants a new contract. Brandon Aiyuk has made it clear he wants a new deal, but the Niners star will be at training camp despite that.
SF supervisors push proposal to persuade police to to delay retirement
San Francisco Supervisors went to great lengths Tuesday to ensure a controversial public-safety measure reaches the November ballot. The board voted 8-3 to advance a charter amendment that, if approved by voters, would offer financial incentives for older police officers to delay retirement. But it did so only after holding back-to-back special meetings to beat a deadline to get the measure on the ballot. Those moves came after Supervisor Hillary...
Popular Asia-based toy store opens first San Francisco location
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most famous toy companies is opening a store in San Francisco later this month. POP MART is opening a location at the Stonestown Galleria this Saturday, July 27, the company announced in a news release. The store, located at 3251 20th Ave., will be POP MART’s 11th brick-and-mortar […]
After Heavy Criticism, San Francisco Mayor London Breed Seeks To Aggressively Remove Homeless Encampments In City
San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) promised to remove the homeless encampments within the city. During a mayoral debate on July 18, Breed claimed that despite the city’s attempts to offer more housing options and catered services, they have not been able to bring the majority of homeless off the streets.
Giants lose 3-2 giving Dodgers team its 4th straight win
Teoscar Hernández had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to four games by beating the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Monday night.Tyler Fitzgerald became the first Giants player to homer in four straight games since Brandon Belt did it twice in 2018. Fitzgerald connected on an elevated sinker from Ryan Yarbrough to tie it 2-all in the seventh. River Ryan allowed one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings in his major league debut for the Dodgers. The 23-year-old right-hander, acquired from San Diego in a...
Desalination plant proposed for San Francisco Bay
Saying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose,...
Willits Rotary Coloring Book Photo Contest Awards and Auction
Willits Rotary Coloring Book Photo Contest Awards & Auction. The Rotary Club of Willits is collecting photographs of Willits which will be transformed into 8.5 x 11” coloring book pages for the first ever Coloring Book of Willits. We intend to print 5000 copies which will be given to local Elementary and Pre Schools, the Willits Library, the Museum, the Skunk Train Depot, the Chamber of Commerce Office, Hospital/Doctor office waiting rooms, and maybe your office or business. We are still looking for sponsors to advertise in this one-of-a-kind fundraiser for, and about our community. We hope you will consider joining us on Friday August 16th for a Dessert Buffet with After Dinner Liqueurs from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm where we will display the photos which will be included in this inaugural coloring book, and vote for the cover photo. We will also auction off the full color back page advertisement and the remaining full color advertising spaces available on the inside covers. Thank you in advance for supporting Willits Rotary as we continue to make a difference in our community one project at a time.
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