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2 big rigs collide on Highway 680 in Alamo, temporarily blocking all northbound lanes
A crash involving two big rigs on Interstate Highway 680 in Alamo temporarily closed all northbound lanes Tuesday morning.The crash happened on northbound 680 north of Livorna Road at about 4:10 a.m. One of the big rigs jackknifed in the collision, blocking all lanes.No injuries were reported. Traffic on the northbound 680 onramp at Livorna was also closed.All lanes were reopened by 6:44 a.m., although the California Highway Patrol said residual delays remained. There was no word on what caused the crash.
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San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards
San José Spotlight brought home seven California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first-place wins. The yearly competition showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. News organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation and, for the first time, the awards combined... The post San José Spotlight wins 4 first place state journalism awards appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Gambling interests gave $1M to California lawmakers. Did it influence their votes?
California’s rival gambling interests gave the 22 members of an obscure legislative committee more than $1 million in campaign donations. Did the cash infusion to this “juice committee” influence members’ votes?
Increasingly costly heat waves present insurance challenges
A stifling heat wave continues to bring more than just the hottest temperatures to an already unusually sizzling summer — it's also inflicting economic losses. Why it matters: Those losses are hard to tally, and in many cases aren't covered by insurance. State of play: Extreme heat warnings and...
Coastal consultant speaks up on sea level rise, local impact of state regulations
During a community forum last week, a longtime coastal planning consultant shared insight on sea level rise policies in the state and their local impact. During the Speak Up Newport’s monthly meeting on Wednesday (July 10), the featured speaker was Don Schmitz, president and principal planner of the land use consulting firm Schmitz & Associates. Schmitz represents a wide variety of clients, including the city of Newport Beach, for items that go before the California Coastal Commission. He also works as the consultant for Smart Coast California. He’s been involved with coastal planning and issues related to sea level rise for many years.
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