Kentfield
LATEST NEWS
CHP rescues kitten stranded on the side of I-80 in Oakland
A kitten stranded on the side of the highway Friday night was rescued after a call to the California Highway Patrol. Around 8 p.m., the CHP said they got a call about a kitten being stranded on the side of Interstate 80, near the I-580 eastbound transition. CHP officer Bretz responded to the call and found the kitten scared and shaking near the highway. "Officer Bretz quickly and calmly rescued this adorable fur-ball from getting hit," the CHP said. "We're thankful to those that called this in and grateful for officer Bretz's quick action and kind heart."
[UPDATE 12:25 p.m.] Vegetation Fire Erupts in Northern Sonoma County Amid Heat Wave
A vegetation fire called the “Pocket Fire” ignited this morning in the Northern Sonoma County community of Geyserville. The blaze comes at the peak of the region’s heat wave, exacerbating concerns about its rapid spread. Several fire cameras, including those positioned at Geyser Peak, Pine Mountain, and...
Catch the ‘Live at Juilliard’ concert series in Santa Rosa this summer
The “Live at Juillard” concert series is a well-loved Santa Rosa musical tradition that is in its 29th year. These free, family-friendly concerts in the park occur every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. starting this month. The concerts are hosted by the City of Santa Rosa. The...
San Jose nurses say hospital leaders undermine patient care
Santa Clara County nurses who keep oxygen flowing to people with spinal cord and brain injuries already work in a tense environment, but some fear their jobs are about to get harder. Three nurses in the acute respiratory rehabilitation unit at Valley Medical Center — who spoke to San José Spotlight under condition of anonymity... The post San Jose nurses say hospital leaders undermine patient care appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Vallejo police investigating shooting that left 1 dead
A shooting in East Vallejo left a man dead Friday, police said. The shooting occurred about noon near the intersection of Tennessee Street and Humboldt Street, police said.Officers found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, police said. The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.The man's identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Solano County Coroner's Office. The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, police said. The death is the 10th homicide in Vallejo this year.Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact Detective Daniel Callison at 707-648-4533 or Daniel.Callison@cityofvallejo.net, or Detective William Carpenter at 707-651-7146 or William.Carpenter@cityofvallejo.net.
Contra Costa County Celebrates Grand Opening of New Administration Building
Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa County Administration Building is set to officially open on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The grand opening ceremony will take place at 1026 Escobar Street in Martinez, with a press conference held outside in the plaza. The event...
SVHS Student Voice speaks out to School District Trustees
Victoria Hernández Padilla, Sonoma Valley High Class of 2024, read an open letter to the Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District at their June 6 meeting. Hernández Padilla was elected 2023-24 Sonoma High Student Voice, a dual role of President of the Associated Student Body and Student Member of the Board of Trustees. In her letter, she asserts that students feel that their voices, even though often sought in surveys, are not respected and heard, and are not effective in helping guide decisions by the District. (See full text of Letter below.)
Man Loses Fingers in Antioch Fireworks Mishap
On Saturday morning, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to downtown Antioch for a report of a fireworks mishap. The incident occurred at 5:45 am at 2nd Street and G St across from city hall where a 39-year-old male was in a parking lot when the firework exploded in his hand — he reportedly lost 4 fingers in the explosion. AMR transported the male to an area hospital.
Former 99 Cents Only Store to reopen as Dollar Tree in Rohnert Park
A former 99 Cents Only Stores location in Rohnert Park will soon open as a Dollar Tree later this fall. The discount retailer location on Rohnert Park Expressway next to JOANN and a former Burlington location closed in April after its parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and initiated the process to dispose of assets, inventory, owned real estate and store leases.
The Anti Police-Terror Project Demands Action Amid Financial Crisis in Oakland
OAKLAND, CA – After the COVID-19 crisis and the completion of budget adjustments, theAnti Police-Terror Project (APTP), in a recently released statement, charged Oakland’s financial stability remains in crisis while the police budget continues to grow. Deputy Director of APTP, James Burch, argued, “The city’s decision to sell...
Update: Multiple People Rescued From Cliffside Near Mussel Rock Park
Rescue crews from the North County Fire Authority completed a cliff rescue in Daly City on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the cliff near Westline Drive, south of Mussel Rock Park, after several people were reported to be stuck on the cliff. The public was asked to avoid the...
Joseph Eichler’s personal home sells for $5.5M in Atherton
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Each week, Embarcadero Media takes a look at home sales activity along the Midpeninsula in the communities of Atherton, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Woodside. Home sales are provided by California Resource, a real estate information company that obtains the information from counties’ recorder’s offices. Information is recorded from deeds after the close of escrow and published within four to eight weeks. Here’s a look at home sales activity between May 20 – June 7 that was made public the week of July 1.
Couple Spends $150 on Disposable Cameras for Wedding, Learn Hard Truth
A couple has learned the hard way that giving out disposable cameras at weddings doesn’t always go to plan. Helena Stark spent $150 on six disposable cameras for guests to use at their wedding in Napa, California. However, a viral TikTok video going through the photos shows print after...
Colma Police Seek Community Help After $1,000 Merchandise Theft on Colma Boulevard
On Monday, the Colma Police Department responded to a theft report from a local business on Colma Boulevard around the time most evening commutes wind down. According to an interview with a department representative, officers received a call at about 7:46 PM regarding the theft of approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise. The suspects, two women, and a man, managed to make their getaway in a silver Chevrolet Sedan, the license plate of which remains unknown.
More road, ramp, and lane closures coming to Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — About one week after Northern California drivers had to deal with various closures along Interstate 5 and Interstate 80, more closures are coming to the region. Various projects by Caltrans are expected to disrupt the daily commute of drivers in Placer, Nevada, Sierra, and Sacramento counties. Those projects include an effort to bring […]
Free fishing day, record heat draw the angling-curious to California waterways
SAN FRANCISCO -- Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California -- a great time to get out to the water to see if you could make the perfect cast."Fishing remains hugely popular in California. We have such diverse populations. We have the ocean, lakes and rivers," said Peter Tira, spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. "We want to get people outside. We want people to be out in nature."Tira says these are the two days out of the year where you don't need a license to fish in the state."We...
Bay Area songwriter finds platinum success, helps other artists attain dream
A Peninsula woman and platinum-selling songwriter helped along the way by an industry organization is now paying it forward by leading the group and supporting other budding artists. With each lyric Jennifer Adan writes, she paints a picture she hopes will resonate with anyone who listens and strike a chord within herself. "That's kind of what makes this so special is when I can write something that others can relate to and maybe I can put something into words that someone didn't have the words to say," she told CBS News Bay Area. Growing up in San Mateo, she...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.