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These are some of the deadliest highways in California
LOS ANGELES - A recent report shows that California's deadliest roads continue to get even more deadly. According to Consumer Affairs, deaths from car crashes increased by 17% in 2022 from pre-pandemic levels in 2018. Consumer Affairs said the danger zones are based on information from the National Highway Traffic...
Navigating Consumer Rights In California: What You Need To Know
In California, staying informed about consumer rights is more than just a good practice—it’s essential for safeguarding personal interests and ensuring fair treatment. From warranty enforcement to privacy laws, the state offers robust protections that shield consumers from fraudulent activities and substandard products. This article delves into some key regulations to equip you with actionable ...
California now has mandatory water conservation in urban areas: How will the new rules affect your supplier?
The measures are substantially weaker than a previous proposal after an onslaught of criticism. But they will still save enough water through 2050 to supply the state’s entire population for a year, at a cost of $4.7 billion.
Newsom withdraws ballot challenge to Prop. 47 reform effort in dramatic about-face
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has abandoned his anti-crime ballot measure meant to compete with Republicans’ own crime-fighting initiative – a stunning reversal after weeks of intense negotiations and previously failed attempts to undercut the rival Proposition 47 reform measure. Democrats’ retreat comes just a day after Newsom and leading Democratic lawmakers publicly announced...
California to add fentanyl education to high school health classes
California high school students will soon be receiving instruction on the dangers of fentanyl after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law on Tuesday that would require districts or charter schools who offer health classes to include it in the course.
Black Voice News Prepares to Welcome California Local News Fellow, Alyssah Hall
Black Voice News is thrilled to announce it was recently selected as a host newsroom for the 2024 California Local News Fellowship program and is preparing to welcome a new reporter to our newsroom team. The Local News Fellowship is a multi-year, state-funded initiative facilitated by the UC Berkeley Graduate...
Meet six of this year’s Miss California Mid-State Fair contestants
NORTH COUNTY — The Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant will return for its 54th year on Wednesday, July 17, which also happens to be opening day for the California Mid-State Fair. The pageant, always a crowd-pleaser, will unfold on the Frontier Stage at 6 p.m. All 11 contestants will...
Here’s Why Money Magazine Ranks Saint Mary’s as One of the Top Universities in the Country
Saint Mary’s College of California has earned a spot among the best colleges in the country, according to Money magazine. In “The Best Colleges in America 2024,” SMC receives 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality, affordability, and student outcomes—critical factors for many students and families.
Bay Area group achieves impressive cake-baking (and donating) milestone
Since signing up in 2011 as a volunteer baker for Cake4Kids, Robin Wolfgram has baked more than 200 cakes. “I think the exact number might be 204,” Wolfgram said. As impressive as that number is, though, it is just a small percentage – 0.68% to be exact – of all the cakes Cake4Kids volunteers have baked for Bay Area children since Libby Gruender founded the organization in Sunnyvale in 2010.
Terner Center report explores financial feasibility of small-scale complexes, 'missing middle housing'
In a recent report from the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley, researchers studied the financial feasibility of building missing middle housing in California, including duplexes, fourplexes and Accessory Dwelling Units. Published June 21, the report titled “Making Missing Middle Pencil: The Math Behind Small-Scale Housing Development” concluded...
CA Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
**With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, hoping to get their crop to market while it remains strong. Prices may jump higher if the USDA does not immediately resume full inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. Inspections...
California College Classes in Prison Transformative, Claims State
SAN DIEGO, CA — The recent graduation of 23 incarcerated individuals from UC Irvine’s LIFTED program at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility marks a significant milestone in California’s prison education reforms, according to an opinion piece in the San Diego Tribune. Shannon Swain, Superintendent for the California...
California soaring costs could spell ‘devastating’ future for Golden State
California’s aging population is raising concerns as young people turn to other states for cheaper housing and a lower cost of living. In the state’s largest city, the age gap is striking. Between 2012 and 2022, the number of residents in Los Angeles under the age of 10 decreased by 20%, and those between 10 […]
Eviction By Sheriff Near Castro Neighborhood Leads to Shots Fired, SWAT Situation
A tense police standoff was unfolding Wednesday afternoon in Corona Heights, near Buena Vista Park, where an eviction was reportedly taking place by the SF Sheriff's Department and the tenant allegedly fired a gun. The standoff is underway at 30 Roosevelt Way, where the eviction was taking place. A photo...
Less vintage rail July 4; lots over the weekend
Muni has announced that all cable cars will pull into the barn in early afternoon Thursday. This means no special “Hyde Ride” service that day. The Hyde Ride WILL operate on Friday, July 5, with Sacramento-Clay Cable Car “Big 19” and on Saturday, July 6, with O’Farrell, Jones & Hyde Cable Car 42, its only July appearance. The weather will be great, so come out for the Hyde Ride those days.
PHOTOS: First look at free Oakland to Alameda water shuttle
(KRON) — A free water shuttle that will take riders to and from Oakland and Alameda in less than 10 minutes will open soon. Transportation officials announced that the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) will open on July 17. The OAWS, otherwise known as Woodstock, will be open from Wednesday to Sunday every week for […]
Viral Retail Theft Sign Near Louis Vuitton in San Francisco Was Removed by Police
Retail theft is increasingly a concern for some major chains and elected officials in different parts of the country. And the varying degrees of penalties for shoplifting in different states continue to be a contentious issue.EXCLUSIVE: L'Agence Opens Paris Flagship and Showroom as Springboard for European Expansion A recent social media post of a phony sign that appeared to be outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco has further stoked that debate. Designed to resemble a municipal-issued street sign, it read, “NOTICE: Stolen goods must remain under $950.” The sign appeared to mock California’s retail theft law, which...
Person in custody after San Francisco shooting, standoff during eviction notice: sheriff
One person is in custody after an hours-long standoff in San Francisco that was prompted by an eviction notice, the sheriff's office said.The public was asked to avoid the area of 14th Street and Buena Vista Way in San Francisco on Wednesday morning due to police activity in the area just before 11 a.m.According to the San Francisco Sheriff's Office, a standoff took place after law enforcement attempted to serve an eviction notice at an apartment residence. A suspect fired multiple shots through the door during the incident. Deputies say they did not shoot back and that no one was injured in the shooting.INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety TrackerResidents were evacuated during the event.The suspect was brought into custody when the standoff ended just after 2 p.m.
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