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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.
California woman killed in motorcycle crash near Mesquite
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 41-year-old California woman was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was struck by a car from behind, according to Nevada State Police. The crash happened on July 16 around 2:40 a.m. on IR 15 southbound near the Arizona/Nevada border. Troopers said the victim, identified as Rebecca Lynn Taylor from San Diego, was traveling southbound on a Harley Davidson motorcycle and was struck from behind by a Hyundai which failed to slow down.
Austin sees surge in California transplants, U-Haul data shows
AUSTIN, Texas — Most people who are coming to Austin from out-of-state are from California, according to a new U-Haul report. U-Haul collected its data by looking at one-way U-Haul truck transactions for the first half of 2024. The data was then accumulated and shared in its Midyear Migration Trends report.
Dublin council approves development agreement for Fallon 580 project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dublin City Council last week unanimously approved a development agreement with GH PacVest LLC for the Dublin Fallon 580 Project, a planned subdivision of 192 acres into 11 parcels to accommodate future commercial, campus office, multi-family residential, open space, community park and nature park uses.
Family sues South Bay nursing home after 98-year-old beaten to death
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Relatives of a 98-year-old woman beaten to death by her roommate at a South Bay skilled nursing facility have filed a lawsuit, seeking to raise awareness on elder abuse. "What happened here is disgusting and it’s cruel. And there’s never gonna be any words to bring...
Covelo Cannabis Heist Ends in Gunfire and Arrests
The following is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On 07/22/2024 at approximately 3:11 P.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
A second California governor try for Antonio Villaraigosa
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Alexei Koseff: Have you had enough speculation this week about who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris might choose as her running mate? Can I interest you in some speculation about California’s next governor instead? The crowded field expanded again on Tuesday when Antonio Villaraigosa, the Democratic former Los Angeles mayor […]
More Than 700,000 Acres of Wildfire Ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
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