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San Jose man dies from severe heat: officials
(KRON) — The scorching heat across the Bay Area is now officially deadly. A San Jose man died on Tuesday from heat-related illnesses, Mayor Matt Mahan said on X. The victim was a homeless man who lost his life. According to the San Jose Police Department, he was found dead near 2011 Monterey Road around […]
Santa Clara County to increase transparency on lawsuit settlements
Santa Clara County leaders are still trying to lift the curtain on how taxpayer money is used to pay for lawsuit settlements on issues such as jail deaths. The Board of Supervisors took action to publicize such settlements last year, but reports haven’t fully delivered. Now supervisors want to include even more details for the... The post Santa Clara County to increase transparency on lawsuit settlements appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Robbers identifying themselves as police in Oakland home invasions
OAKLAND, Calif. - Robbers have been claiming to be police officers in two home invasions in different parts of Oakland, police said Wednesday. "There are individuals that are committing crimes under the guise of being law enforcement," said Deputy Chief Frederick Shavies. They're in plainclothes and claiming to be cops,...
[ UPDATE 6:45 p.m.] Grade Fire Breaks Out East of Hopland, Threatens Multiple Structures
A vegetation fire, dubbed the Grade Fire, has ignited east of Hopland along State Route 175. Traffic is backing up and CDF has requested closure. The blaze started on the 8400 block of Highway 175 and according to the Incident Commander is one acre in size and threatening multiple structures. The fire is described as growing at a moderate rate of spread having a moderate potential to grow in size. Both air and ground firefighting resources are converging on the area.
Man charged in connection to mass shooting at Oakland Juneteenth celebration
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A 23-year-old Oakland man has been charged in connection with a mass shooting that broke out at a Juneteenth celebration in the San Francisco Bay Area last month. Prosecutors charged JaJuan Kelly, 23, with four counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm for the...
Woman who lived rent-free in ritzy Silicon Valley homes sentenced
(KRON) — A Menlo Park woman lived rent-free in some of Silicon Valley’s most expensive neighborhoods by posing as a “well-heeled, and affluent investor,” prosecutors said. Rebecca Violette, aka Rebekah Violette, repeatedly scammed local landlords by using a fake persona, and failed to pay tens of thousands of dollars in rent, according to the Santa […]
Barbanica Calls for Criminal Investigation, Asks Antioch Mayor, Councilmembers to Resign
With the release of the Contra Costa County Grand Jury report on the City of Antioch, Councilmember Mike Barbanica called for both a criminal investigation and resignations. Barbanica is urging Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe to resign, along with councilmembers Tamisha Torres-Walker and Monica Wilson due to Brown Act Violations. With the...
"It's wonderful to be with your people" at Pride on the coast
Queer people and their friends had a smorgasbord of Pride events to attend on the coast this weekend. Many of them started Sunday afternoon at a potluck and bonfire on Big River Beach and finished the night at Xa Kako Dile on Fortunate Farms in Caspar, listening to bands and watching a drag show.
FBPD: Please celebrate the Fourth responsibly in Mendocino County
This Fourth of July, the Fort Bragg Police Department and many other law enforcement agencies are urging Mendocino County residents to celebrate responsibly by not setting off fireworks unsafely and illegally, and by not driving while impaired. “As we quickly move into this Fourth of July weekend, officers at the...
Allison Dudzik (AV High 2008) Awarded Doctorate In Physical Therapy
Allison Dudzik, daughter of proud parents Deny and Lori Dudzik of Yorkville, and Anderson Valley High School graduate of 2008 was awarded her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) on June 7th 2024 by A.T. Still University in Mesa Arizona. A.T. Still is an Osteopathic Medical School that prides itself on being “First in whole person healthcare.” Osteopathic medicine is based on the idea that all of the body’s systems are interrelated. There is a focus on holistic health and prevention, all parts of a person, including their mind, body and emotions, are considered during treatment.
How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
California’s November ballot is set, finally
Scheduling note: WhatMatters is celebrating the Fourth of July and will return to your inboxes on Monday, July 8. California lawmakers met into Wednesday night to finish the November ballot before heading off on summer vacation until Aug. 5. They sent voters two bond issues: $10 billion for climate programs (60-5 in the Assembly, 33-6 […]
Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year
Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.
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