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County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project. Solano County sent a letter accusing the Pacific Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of “showing favoritism” toward a Lake County-based Native American tribe looking to build a casino in Vallejo. Story continues below.
Road closures, evacuations active as wildfire in Sunol burns
SUNOL, Calif. - A wildfire burning in Alameda County is holding steady at 734 acres with a 15% containment, officials said. Forward progress of the fire has stopped, but threats to structures and infrastructure remain. Evacuation orders are still in place alongside active road closures. Cal Fire said they made...
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
CONCORD, Calif. - Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases. The Point Fire is now at 85% containment as of Sunday morning, increasing from 40% on Saturday evening. The fire burns...
DIMES: Steph Curry wants to spend his entire career with the Warriors, but his tone has changed
Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shares his thoughts on the NBA offseason and beyond. Shortly after Team USA first convened in Las Vegas for its quest for Olympic gold, Steph Curry said that he “clearly” wants to only play for the Warriors, but “things change quickly” in the wild environment of the NBA.
Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Eastbound Highway 4 in Brentwood
An overturned vehicle crash Sunday shutdown eastbound Highway 4 in Brentwood near Lone Tree Way at 1:00 pm. At was reported that a multi-vehicle rash resulted in an overturn vehicle which landed on its roof with possible ejection. Upon arrival, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters reported no ejections, however, there were 3 patients in critical condition and 2 with major injuries.
I was fined $504 when my car was illegally towed from store parking lot – but I knew my rights & could now get $20k back
A MAN sparked a criminal investigation of a towing company after a blatantly illegal tow - then the owners were charged with 18 felonies. The company also sent him to the wrong pickup location and tried to charge him over $500. Sammy Hallaq spotted a tow truck attempting to take...
Some incredible halibut fishing today!
Some incredible halibut fishing today! Both the California Dawn 1 and 2 checking in with fulll limits of halibut to 27 bounds. The overall grade of fish was excellent!! I have room on the CD1 tomorrow and room throughout the week on good tides. Final count. California Dawn 2. 25...
Curious trade proposal sees Warriors flip 3x champion for 24-year-old big man
The Golden State Warriors big man depth remains a question mark heading into next season, with Trayce Jackson-Davis entering his second year, Kevon Looney no guarantee to be in the rotation at all, and Quentin Post likely to need some development in the G League after being taken with the 52nd overall pick.
Fan ejected from Giants game for bizarrely tossing foul ball on field
One fan had a little too much fun during Game 1 of the Giants' doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Oracle Park. In the top of the sixth inning, a fan sitting along the first-base line was ejected from the game for taking a foul ball hit by Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers and tossing it back onto the field. The ball nearly hit second base umpire Laz Diaz.
Giants designate recently acquired pitcher for assignment
The Giants announced they’ve designated reliever Mike Baumann for assignment. The move opens an active roster spot for Spencer Bivens, who has been recalled from Triple-A. San Francisco also appointed Hayden Birdsong as the 27th man for Saturday’s doubleheader with the Rockies. San Francisco just acquired Baumann in...
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.
Bay Area athletes continue to win Olympic medals on day 2 of competition; many move on to next round
Bay Area athletes representing Team USA continue to show out during the Paris Olympics, garnering a handful of medals on the second day of competition. Stanford's Torri Huske swam her heart out, winning the gold medal in the women's 100m butterfly. Meanwhile, Lee Kiefer, married to San Francisco fencer Gerek Meinhardt, defended her Olympic champion title in foil fencing.
Wind, temperatures pick up as fire scorches northern California
Crews continued to fight a massive fire in northern California on Sunday, as authorities in the western US state warned of increasing winds and rising daytime temperatures. But he warned that as of Sunday, "we're starting to get some solar heating, and we're also getting increased winds in the upper canyons," while another official noted "increased fire activity."
Multistate Group Considers Voluntary Sales Tax Audit Proposal
The Multistate Tax Commission will review a proposal for auditing companies’ sales tax compliance prospectively, with a view toward faster dispute resolution and timely, accurate tax collections for states. At its annual meeting in Denver this week, the intergovernmental tax agency is also scheduled to consider a change to...
San Francisco's Fog Brings Cool Temperatures, Warm Up Expected by Week's End
San Francisco's fog keeps Bay Area temperatures below average, a trend expected to continue through mid-week due to an upper-level trough over the Western US. Warmer weather is expected by the end of the week as upper-level ridging returns, according to the National Weather Service. The marine layer, reported by...
‘Not Once Would She Meet With Me’: Kevin McCarthy Complains Kamala Harris Dodged Him While in Congress
The former speaker told Mark Levin that Kamala Harris refused to meet with him - and a lot of other people, including her fellow Democrats in California. The post ‘Not Once Would She Meet With Me’: Kevin McCarthy Complains Kamala Harris Dodged Him While in Congress first appeared on Mediaite.
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