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Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
O’Neill: The new normal of smoke and fire makes me question my path
This is our farm column from farmer Casey O’Neill. O’Neill is the owner operator of HappyDay Farms north of Laytonville, and a long time advocate for the cannabis community in Mendocino Co; more of his writing can be found here. The opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer. If you would like to submit a letter to the editor feel free to write to [email protected].
Bear River Casino Resort Unveils New Poker Room, Three Rivers Eatery
Bear River Casino Resort in Loleta, California, recently unveiled a special event space, a new location for the poker room, the Three Rivers Eatery, and the remodeling of the Tish-Non ballroom during its monthly Fortuna Chamber of Commerce mixer. Bear River Casino Resort reveals new Three Rivers Eatery, private dining...
Suspected Wallet Thief and Drug Deal Arrested by Ukiah Police
The following is a press release from the Ukiah Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On 07/15/2024 at approximately 11:35 am, Ukiah Police Department (UPD) Officers spoke with a victim who advised...
Local girls water polo club team set for return trip to Junior Olympics
The Orcutt Polo Association girls water polo team will be going back to the Junior Olympics. The OPA Girls 18U team made it through the qualifying and will compete in Session 2 of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics that will take place July 25-28 in the Bay Area. The...
Popular Asia-based toy store opens first San Francisco location
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most famous toy companies is opening a store in San Francisco later this month. POP MART is opening a location at the Stonestown Galleria this Saturday, July 27, the company announced in a news release. The store, located at 3251 20th Ave., will be POP MART’s 11th brick-and-mortar […]
Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars
Dozens of uncashed checks. Expenditures that were not allowed. Tardiness in submitting quarterly performance reports. These are some of the issues found in an audit of local nonprofits providing housing assistance during the pandemic. The San Jose Housing Department contracted with accounting firm Pun Group to track whether nonprofits complied with federal grant requirements. In fiscal... The post Silicon Valley nonprofits mismanaged federal dollars appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Possibly armed person in custody after barricading inside an Oakland home
OAKLAND, Calif. - A possibly armed person suffering an apparent mental health crisis in Oakland is in custody after barricading inside a home, police say. The Oakland Police Department responded to the situation at a home on Elysian Field Drive and Royal Oak Road. Police said when they first arrived...
Bay Area Journalist Enlisted to Aid Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao as Chief of Communications
Veteran journalist Casey Pratt has had the pulse of Bay Area sports for years. Pratt now steps into a new arena as the Chief of Communications for the office of Mayor Sheng Thao, an individual in serious need of some good PR, following an FBI raid of her house involving an alleged corruption scandal, Oakland's ranking as the #2 worst managed city in the country, and calls for Thao to step down from all directions, including the NAACP. Thao hopes that Pratt's acumen from behind the news desk will translate to a position of civic discourse, as well as a strategic messaging shift, the mayor's office announced earlier today.
The Bay Area’s only Puerto Rican food truck is back with a new ride
Darren Anthony Lamboy drove to Albany on a recent Tuesday morning to see his new, bright yellow food trailer for the first time. “It’s amazing, it’s really amazing,” Lamboy said. This was a big moment. Lamboy is the proud owner of Boriqua Kitchen, the only authentic Puerto...
Reno family seeks justice in decades-old rape case, Calif. lawmakers consider changing law
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Lawmakers plan to take a look at California laws to see if they need to be changed to go after the suspects who rape a person decades ago. Currently the law only allows prosecution in more recent cases. The change could help a northern Nevada family.
Redwood Empire Fair to be held Aug. 1-4 in Ukiah
This year’s Redwood Empire Fair theme is “Red, White and Ewe.” Running from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the fair promises music to dance the night away, extra-special animal encounters and plenty of thrills, spills, deep-fried dills and family fun for the young and the young at heart, says Fair CEO Jennifer Seward.
Staffer Fired By DA Brooke Jenkins Over Reply-All ‘Panties’ Email Sues City Over His Firing
An SF District Attorney’s Office employee who was fired for a reply-all email to his colleagues saying “what color panties you have on” is now suing, claiming the city and the DA’s office defamed him. It takes a fair amount of nerve to send a reply-all...
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley welcomes family medicine physician with obstetrics training
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is excited to welcome another physician joining their care team, improving access to care in the community. Dr. Emily Bender, a family medicine physician with obstetrics training, recently joined their Family Residency Clinic located at 260 Hospital Drive, Suite 103 in Ukiah. Dr. Bender will also support physician residents as a faculty as part of the Family Medicine Residency Program.
Video: San Francisco police officer shoots man from behind as he flees
Footage from a neighbor’s security camera, shared with The Standard, recorded an officer yelling “stop” before firing shots at the unidentified man as he ran down Willow Street toward Van Ness Avenue just before midnight. Four gunshots are heard and three muzzle flashes from the officer’s gun are seen in the video.
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