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California’s L.A. region experiences a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday afternoon. There have been no significant reports of damages. Officials reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located near Barstow, causing it to be felt in the Los Angeles region. Local media reports indicate that...
Five CA music festival attendees diagnosed with Valley fever: officials
State officials say over 20,000 people attended the festival and five have been identified with Valley fever. Three of the five patients were hospitalized, according to a statement from California health officials
Parkline reopens, plus Oakland welcomes new cafe and a ramen spot
Berkeley’s end of Solano Avenue has a new breakfast and lunch cafe now softly open (with intermittent hours) in the former Delirama space. So far, O2 Eatery features a menu of generous scrambles and toasts, Mr. Espresso coffee drinks, sandwiches and more. Look for further developments (including a website) as the opening progresses, but for now, soft opening customers are enthusiastically noting the comfortable cafe’s playful details and flavorful cafe fare. O2 Eatery, 1746 Solano Ave. (near Ensenada Avenue), Berkeley.
826 Valencia Volunteers Keep the Ship Afloat
Stroll along a certain block in the Mission District and you’ll soon find yourself face-to-face with a most peculiar store window. Just behind the glass, a child mannequin poses in a dashing pirate hat next to a ship tableau. Dare to open the door and you’ll discover a treasure trove of pirate regalia. In fact, this surreal place has everything a young buccaneer might need, from spyglasses to eye patches.
Auto burglars in stolen car flee from police, nearly hit officer
Auto burglars fleeing from police in Berkeley on Friday morning nearly struck an officer who was trying to use "stop sticks" to deflate their tires, authorities said. The incident began in downtown Berkeley on the southeast corner of Shattuck Avenue near Haste Street when two people in a stolen white Lexus pulled up next to a parked vehicle at about 7:30 a.m., police said.
North Bay police investigate instances of alleged antisemitism
(KRON) — The Petaluma Police Department reported that several antisemitic incidents happened in the city on Sunday. At least some of the acts were committed by the same group of people, police said. Members of what Petaluma PD described as an “antisemitic group” were seen on the East Washington Street overpass holding a banner facing […]
Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala Raises Record $4.5 Million
Festival Napa Valley hosted a blowout party July 14, to thank donors and bring the community together in support of inspiring arts education programs, and free and affordable concerts for everyone. This year’s Arts for All Gala blew past existing records to raise an impressive $4.5 million, helping the gala...
New Jersey Forest Fire Service crews help out as 15 wildfires burn in California
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Park Fire in California is now considered the fifth-largest wildfire in the state's history. Starting less than a week ago, the fire has spread to more than 383,000 acres, nearly half the size of Rhode Island.According to Cal Fire, at least 15 fires are burning as of Tuesday afternoon. With crews stretched thin, firefighters from out of state, including the New Jersey Forest Fire Service are assisting."We'll just keep swapping them till either we run out of folks or they run out of fires," New Jersey Forest Fire Service Chief Bill Donnelly said.More than 40 members of...
Championing Environmental Change: California Safe Schools Fosters National Collaboration and Innovation
CSS continues to be a leader for children’s environmental health through numerous projects at both the grassroots and policy level. LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — California Safe Schools (CSS) celebrates their 26th annual pioneering “Your Life Is Now” Forum which brings together students, members of the public, local, state and federal government. “The importance of bringing together community leaders with regulatory and enforcement agencies and government officials has shown over time to have enormous value in solving environmental issues in communities,” said Robina Suwol, California Safe Schools Executive Director.
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