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Death Valley could break its own world heat record amid heat wave sweeping across California
While slim, there's a chance that Death Valley could break its own record for the hottest temperature reliably recorded on earth early next week as a dangerous heatwave sweeps across California
Power outage in the East Bay affecting thousands
Thousands in the East Bay are without power on Tuesday, according to PG&E. The power outage is affecting residents in Castro Valley, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Dublin. At least 11,214 residents are without power, and there is currently no estimated time for when power will be restored. PG&E said they had crews and equipment on standby as the Bay Area is hit by a heat wave.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaThe National Weather Service said the heat wave will last through the 4th of July holiday, the weekend, and into next week.
Statewide ballot initiatives finalized in California after record number of initiative withdrawals and legislative action
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 3, Brew. This will be the last Daily Brew of the week due to the July 4 holiday. Check back next Monday, July 8, for an all-new Daily Brew!. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Statewide ballot initiatives...
San Francisco's Open Doors for Multicultural Families Bridges Gap for IDD Community
San Francisco's vibrant tapestry is made richer still by organizations that understand the diverse threads needed to truly come together. One such group, Open Doors for Multicultural Families, has trained its focus on making life a bit less baffling for culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. In a city where over 100 languages are spoken, they stand as a lighthouse guiding ships from a multitude of shores to safer harbors.
Department of Children, Youth, and Families: Impact on SF’s Youth
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in San Francisco serves over 34,000 children and youth between the ages of 5-24 annually. As a critical agency within the urban landscape of San Francisco, DCYF plays a vital role in supporting the city’s youth and families through a wide range of programs and initiatives.
Suspect arrested after pushing 74-year-old woman into path of San Francisco train and killing her
A suspect has been arrested after pushing a 74-year-old woman into the path of a San Francisco train, causing her death. Trevor Belmont, 49, who is also known as Hoak Taing, was arrested on suspicion of pushing Corazon Dandan, 74, of San Mateo County, into a Millbrae-bound train at Powell Street station. Belmont is believed to be homeless, according to authorities.
Thousands Evacuated Amid Northern California Wildfire and Heatwave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in a northern county where a major wildfire has burned thousands of acres and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents amid near-record heat throughout much of the Golden State fueled by human-caused global heating. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said shortly after noon local time Wednesday that the Thompson Fire, which began Tuesday morning in Butte County, had burned 3,568 acres with no containment in and around the city of Oroville, home to more than 20,000 people. Citing an "imminent threat to life," Newsom,...
A look back at Northern California's longest heat wave on record
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California is in the middle of an intense heat wave. The forecast shows this will likely become one of the region's longest on record. As of Wednesday, Sacramento has reached at least 100 degrees for three days in a row. Each day on the KCRA 3 weather team seven-day forecast shows highs in the triple digits.
How long will Bay Area heat wave last?
(KRON) — An extended heat wave that has already brought record-breaking temperatures to several parts of the Bay Area could last for several more days, or possibly even weeks. The heat wave, which the National Weather Service has called “historic,” “lethal” and “exceptionally dangerous,” could stretch on into the middle of July, according to KRON4 […]
Will beavers help fight drought and wildfires in California? This project hopes it will
A project reintroducing beavers into the Southern Sierra Nevada's ecosystem in Tulare County hopes to improve water quality and wildfire resistance in the drought-stricken region. Beavers play a critical role in the ecology and stewardship of the land, according to California Fish and Wildlife Department officials. The animals build dams...
CA budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy
California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state's efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians.The reparations funding in the $297.9 billion budget Newsom signed over the weekend does not specify what programs the money would go toward. Lawmakers are not considering widespread direct payments to Black Californians this year.The state Legislature is weighing proposals to issue a formal apology for California's role in perpetuating discrimination against Black residents, to create an agency to administer reparations programs,...
California homeowners frustrated as insurance market remains in crisis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Department of Insurance took questions this week from frustrated homeowners, as hundreds of thousands of people throughout the state face increasingly unaffordable and unavailable insurance. In a Virtual Insurance Town Hall Tuesday, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara answered pre-submitted questions. “One of the main...
Pumping gas in California is getting pricier
California drivers are feeling the pain at the pump even more than usual this summer – and holiday travel could make gas even more expensive. Why it matters: California has the highest state excise tax on gasoline in the country, and the highest price of gas. Zoom in: The...
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