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Here's how Bay Area first responders are helping after Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US
Several first responders from the Bay Area are helping in the aftermath of the disaster."Everyone is very anxious and waiting for the phone call," said John Wurdinger, Special Operations Chief for Menlo Park Fire Protection District.First responders with the Bay Area's two urban search and rescue teams are watching Helene's aftermath and ready to jump in."We're just firefighters on the West Coast willing to help those on the East Coast. If we get a phone call, we'll go," said Wurdinger who is also Program Manager of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue California Task Force 3.RELATED: Hurricane Helene leaves at least...
110°F and Wildfires? California’s Central Coast Faces Extreme Danger This Week
SAN FRANCISCO — Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:45 PM PDT on September 30, 2024. Intense Heat and Fire Danger Grips Bay Area and Central Coast. The Bay Area and parts of the Central Coast are bracing for hazardous weather this week as the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning and Fire Weather Watch. With temperatures expected to climb to 110°F in some areas, residents across North Bay, Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz Mountains, and the South Bay are urged to prepare for dangerously hot conditions.
California Communities Celebrate Clean Air Day 2024 with Free Transit on Wednesday
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, communities across California will come together to celebrate California Clean Air Day, promoting cleaner air through various eco-friendly initiatives. In the Bay Area, residents are encouraged to take public transit or carpool instead of driving alone to help reduce air pollution.
Feds order Cruise to pay $1.5M penalty for infamous SF crash
Federal regulators on Monday announced they had Cruise pay a $1.5 million penalty for withholding details in reports following an accident nearly a year ago in which one of the company’s self-driving cars pinned and dragged a woman nearly 20 feet at a San Francisco intersection. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration consent order dated to Sept. 26 requires the General Motors subsidiary to submit a corrective action plan, which must include summaries on any software update made to the company’s automatic driving system, as...
Hundreds of veterans expected at 2nd annual Stand Down event in Santa Clara Co.
Santa Clara County is getting ready to host hundreds of men and women who have served.This week, the county's Office of Veterans Services will host their second annual Stand Down event at the Fairgrounds.The free three-day resource fair is designed to support veterans and their families.PREVIOUS: Veterans will be connected to these key resources at Santa Clara Co.'s first 'Stand Down' eventOn July 8th and 9th, more than 50 providers will offer free food, haircuts, mental services, legal services, and more to veterans at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Here's what to know.Carissa Hardee is a Veteran Services Representative."It's important...
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