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Trader Joe's in Marin County closes for structural repair work
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A Trader Joe’s in Marin County is closed due to structural repair work, the City of Larkspur confirmed. The closure was initially reported Monday to be due to a sinkhole, according to NextDoor posts and a Trader Joe’s employee who spoke to KRON4. However, city officials then said on Tuesday […]
Marin County residents on high alert as red flag warning issued
MARIN COUNTY — A red flag warning in Marin County has residents in the region on high alert.Leah Curran has been a Marin County resident for four years since moving from Oakland with her family."The first two years we lived here — 2020 and 2021 — were really bad fire years," Leah recalled. "Like the year that the sky was orange one day because there were so many wildfires burning all over the state, and the last two years have been nice, much quieter."KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaHowever, she has been vigilant as critical fire...
Pride Parade draws thousands to downtown San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO -- Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.Crowds lined up along Market Street to witness the array of colorful floats. Some attendees climbed trees and lampposts to catch a clearer view of the parade above the sea of people.Many attendees wore their flashiest attire and showed off their upbeat personalities. In each direction was a vibrant symphony of color as people danced and waved their LGBTQ flags.The annual event is one of the largest pride parades in the world. The outspoken support for the LGBTQ...
Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Authentic San Francisco Sign Reading 'Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950' -- It Was 'Prank'
Is a San Francisco street sign that reads "NOTICE: STOLEN GOODS MUST REMAIN UNDER $950" real? No, that's not true: The office of the mayor of San Francisco said the sign was not approved by the city. Nearby Louis Vuitton associates labeled it a "prank." The original poster of this claim wrote on X that the signage was not legitimate.
Water main break causes geyser in San Rafael neighborhood
A broken water main in San Rafael sent water spouting into the air Tuesday, resulting in closed streets, according to the police department. The water pipe "sprung a leak" on Las Raposas Road, police said, and crews from the Marin Municipal Water District responded to the scene to shut off the water.
4th of July parade held at San Francisco's Great Highway for 1st time in decades
A revived San Francisco tradition.People in the Sunset District marched down the Great Highway on Saturday for the inaugural "Oceanside Fourth of July Parade."It's been decades since the city had a July 4th parade.Two bands, 25 dancers as well as several parents and kids took part.RELATED: Inside effort to bring Fourth of July parade back to San Francisco for first time in decadesSupervisor Joel Engardio organized the event because he says it is time the City had its own Fourth of July parade."An event like this tells the world, we are not a doom loop. It tells the world that we have a lot of joy, and we are creating more of it. And, we are imaginative or innovative, and we are going to create our best San Francisco," Engardio said.Organizers had the parade on June 29 to make sure people who already made holiday plans could attend.The supervisor says the plan is to have this on July 4th, next year. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update
The Alameda shoreline is a nice place to watch the 4th of July fireworks, so Streetsblog thought it apropos to report a few short updates from the Bay Area's island city. Alameda advocates celebrated clearing the final hurdle towards getting protected bike lanes and other upgrades down the length of Central Avenue. From a social media post by Bike Walk Alameda advocate Cyndy Johnsen:
Investigators say Oakland businessman laundered political donations to now-mayor through karaoke bar
Federal investigators say a California business owner used a karaoke-bar-turned-brothel to funnel campaign donations to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other members of the city's political class.
Oakland parking meter rates rise $1 an hour
OAKLAND, Calif. - Starting Monday, it will cost more to park in Oakland. Meter rates are now $1 more an hour. Rates vary across the city, but the minimum parking rate is now $3 an hour. It's even more expensive in some areas. The mayor's office said that as part...
Monday Morning Thoughts: While Grants Pass Is Disappointing, Case Out of SF Is the One to Watch
San Francisco, CA – While Grants Pass v. Johnson overturning a lower court ruling that had barred cities from citing and arresting people simply for being homeless was disappointing, the more impactful case for local homelessness is still alive and coming out of San Francisco,. “Today’s shameful decision guts...
San Francisco Pride holds Pink Saturday Block Party for weekend celebrations
SAN FRANCISCO — It's the final weekend of Pride Month and ahead of Sunday's Pride Parade people were out in the streets celebrating.The Great Northern hosted a Pink Saturday Block Party full of music and art. It gives people like Andrey Frazao a place to express themselves."People here can be free without feeling judged," said Frazao.The Pink Saturday Block Party has been providing a safe and supportive place for the LGBTQ+ community for decades.Frazao used to live in San Francisco; he now lives in LA but still comes back for the block party and Pride weekend."I think that events like...
‘Ticking time bomb’: Suit claims ‘egregious’ failures in SF shipyard cleanup
An environmental advocacy group is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Navy for “egregious violations” during its cleanup of radioactive toxins at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. San Francisco-based Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice and the UC Berkeley Law Clinic filed the lawsuit Friday, calling for, among other demands, 100% of the land to be retested for radioactive contaminants. They claim the Navy was obligated to do so, but never did. ...
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
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