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San Jose woman sent to jail for selling infested tropical fruit
(KRON) — A San Jose woman was sentenced this week to serve three months in jail for illegally importing tropical fruit from Vietnam that was infested with fruit flies, prosecutors said. Hanh Hong Huynh, 43, was convicted of conspiracy to import and sell fruit in violation of federal and state agricultural laws. Santa Clara County […]
Positive Images hosts circus-themed fundraiser in Santa Rosa
More than 100 people attended a July 26 circus-themed event at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa to raise money for LGBTQ+ support organization Positive Images. Queer Magic GAYla: Cirque Du SoGAY was a 21+ event and featured food trucks, a silent auction as well as a three-set performance by theatrical entertainment group North Bay Cabaret of comedy, knife juggling and more. Tickets were ...
San Diego Comic-Con human trafficking plot stopped by California Department of Justice
The California Department of Justice’s San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force has intercepted a human trafficking ring operating near San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Ten victims, one of them a girl only sixteen years of age, were rescued by authorities from July 25 to 27, when the convention ran last weekend. San Diego’s Child Welfare Services and related agencies were also cooperating with the California DOJ, providing resources.
Miramar/Miraflores – 7-30-24
Replaced sewer main and lower laterals from 26 Miramar Ave uphill to Miraflores Avenue approximately 500 feet from 7/10-7/30/24. Installed new sewer main and extending existing sewer laterals on the eight feet lane easement. Installed new sewer manholes on Miramar Ave.
San Rafael apartment plan switches to seniors’ housing
A controversial plan for an 80-foot-tall, 162-apartment building in downtown San Rafael has been swapped for a seniors' complex of the same size, but with more rooms. Monahan Pacific, a San Rafael development firm, won approval for the apartment project last year amid complaints from community members — including an appeal to the City Council — that the complex was too big and out of character for the West End neighborhood.
$18 million NOAA grant to aid Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the awards that are recommended for funding under the Transformational Habitat Restoration & Coastal Resilience grant program. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) California has been recommended to receive $18 million over three years to launch the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR),...
Northern California forecast: Sierra air quality issues, Valley heat Thursday
Smoke from the Park Fire created poor air quality conditions above 3000 feet on Wednesday afternoon. More of the same is expected on Thursday. Light winds around the fire are beneficial for fire crews, but the lack of a breeze is allowing that smoke to settle into lower elevations at night. Those planning to be outdoors in the Sierra, including the Tahoe region, should check air quality conditions first. An AQI reading of 150 or higher indicates that air pollution could be hazardous for people with chronic health issues.
University of California president to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, campus protests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The president of the University of California announced Wednesday he would step down after five years of leading one of the nation’s largest public university systems through the coronavirus pandemic, labor strikes and campus protests. Michael V. Drake, the first Black person to serve in...
Powerball ticket worth just under $1 million sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $171 million Powerball lottery winner, someone in California may be $987,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $987,439 was sold at the Buddies Market in San Francisco. The news comes as Powerball held a...
State opens security grants for religious institutions
After Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on July 30 that the state is expediting $76 million in security grants for nonprofits and religious institutions, Los Angeles City Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Bob Blumenfield withdrew a motion to create similar security grants at the city level. The motion was scheduled to be...
Looking at solar leases for your home? How new rules can add to the cost
As energy costs rise, more people are looking at solar panels as a way to save money, but will getting a solar lease for your home actually be better for your wallet?A viewer reached out to Eyewitness News, saying the state has changed rules for solar leases. We did some digging and learned there are some hidden costs.It's not working out in my favor right nowSeven years ago, Phillip Maxwell decided the cost of electricity was too high in Rancho Cucamonga and installed 28 solar panels. He said everything was great but in 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission...
Therapy dogs used to uplift firefighters battling massive blaze in Northern California
First-responder therapy dogs have been brought in to help uplift firefighters battling the Park Fire in Northern California. “Ember, Ember, and Hudson reporting for duty at the #ParkFire!” Cal Fire posted on X, formerly Twitter. “We are here to help the humans with their mental health while assigned to the incident and away from their […]
Company behind ammo vending machines plans to expand in more states, including California
The company behind vending machines that sell ammunition is making its way out west.Colorado will see its first ammo vending machine go up this week at a grocery store southwest of Denver.American Rounds, which is based in Dallas, said it has plans to install more ammo vending machines in other states out West, including California. Details on an exact location and a launch date are unknown.They company debuted its machines earlier this month at eight stores, including some in Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma.The machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser's age and are as...