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Woman, 18, arrested for stealing $80K of goods from Bay Area Ulta Beauty stores: police
(KRON) — An 18-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday in connection with thefts at multiple Bay Area Ulta Beauty stores, the Brentwood Police Department said. Taylor Martin, 18, of Brentwood is accused of stealing more than $80,000 worth of goods in total. A BPD officer recognized Martin in a vehicle near Raley’s grocery store at […]
Synapse Financial Credit Division Loses Lending License
Warren Buffett once remarked that it’s when the tide goes out that you find out who’s been swimming naked. The continuing regulatory examinations of various parts of the Synapse Financial Technologies web of operations gives some stark illumination between the differences — and perhaps some may say widening gulf — between traditional banks and FinTechs.
Leadership Program Gives Black Students the Tools to Thrive
It’s never been more important for young people of color to fully engage in civic life and to know they can shape the way we move forward as a state and as a country, says California Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland). “On the eve of one of the most consequential...
Stockade Canyon Fire at 15,000 acres — nowhere near 383,000-acre Park Fire in California
Growing to more than 15,000 acres since it was discovered on July 23, the Stockade Canyon Fire is Nevada's largest active wildfire. Meanwhile, the Park Fire is now the fifth-largest fire in California history.
Keeping it Real: Yes! Rent in California is Too Damn High
Overview: California renters are struggling to keep pace with rising rental costs, with the average monthly rent in the state currently at $2,867. Proposition 33, which aims to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, is designed to address the issue by prohibiting state limitations on local rent control initiatives. The state’s housing crisis has resulted in more renters spending half their income on rent, and the number of homeless in the state continues to rise. The practice of pricing people out of their rentals and requiring them to pay exorbitant deposits to secure a more affordable option elsewhere is not sustainable.
Marin French Cheese Co.’s Flagship Cheese Recognized at the 2024 American Cheese Society Conference
The country’s oldest cheese company celebrates multiple accolades for handcrafted artisan cheeses. Petaluma, California — Marin French Cheese Co., the country’s oldest cheese company based in Marin County in Northern California, is proud to announce its latest achievements from the 2024 American Cheese Society Conference. The American Cheese Society (ACS) is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses, and hosts North America’s foremost annual conference showcasing the best of the cheese industry.
Little League: Petaluma Valley Juniors fall to Hawaii, still alive in West tournament
For the Petaluma Valley Little League Juniors All-Stars, Tuesday just wasn’t their day. Hawaii broke out for five runs in the fifth inning en route to a 10-1 win and a place in the Western U.S. regional championship series up in Bend, Oregon. It was the Petaluma team’s first loss in four games so far in the tournament. Despite the loss, PVLL’s season isn’t over yet, as they’ll drop down to the ...
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The exodus continues: Another company to relocate its headquarters from California to Texas
San Francisco, California – Joining a trend of IT and healthcare businesses moving their base of operations to more business-friendly states, Verily, a well-known life science company under the Alphabet umbrella, has revealed intentions to move its headquarters from South San Francisco to Texas. This move is going to benefit the growing biotech industry in North Texas and close the distance between Verily’s East and West Coast businesses.
Oakland hopes sale of portion of Coliseum will be catalyst for more investments
Oakland city officials are celebrating a win with the sale of the city's 50% stake in the Coliseum complex."Today is the start of a boom-loop here in Oakland! Let's do it!" said Oakland City Council president Nikki Fortunato Bas, at a signing ceremony at Oakland City Hall.Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao signing the Terms of Agreement allows the city to sell its 50% ownership in the 112-acre Oakland Coliseum complex for $105 million. The city will get $63 million in several installments between now and January. The remaining $48 million will be paid by June 2026.RELATED: Oakland reaches deal to sell...
Russian River Redwoods destined for long-term preservation
photo credit: Amaray AlvarezLooking towards the forested property bounded by Neeley Road, Mays Canyon Road, the Bohemian Grove and the Russian River. 224 acres of redwood forest near Guerneville won’t be logged. That's after a small group of local activists filed a lawsuit against CalFire. KRCB’s Amaray Alvarez headed west to check out the forest known as the Russian River Redwoods and files this report. [the sound of cars going by] That’s traffic from State Route 116 between Guerneville and Monte Rio. The mostly second-growth redwood forest in question is right in the middle of a busy residential and recreational area. It’s on the south side of...
Man gets 15-to-life in prison for murder of Oakland dentist Lili Xu
(KRON) — A man who admitted to killing Oakland dentist Lili Xu in 2022 received 15 years to life in prison on Tuesday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced. Hasheem Bason, 35, of Stockton, pled guilty to second-degree murder for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot. Xu, 60, was getting out of her car […]