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New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
Driver killed in big rig crash on 680 in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) — Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 680 in Fremont were closed Thursday for several hours after a fatal collision, according to the California Highway Patrol. All lanes reopened at 1:12 p.m. The fatal crash was reported just after 7 a.m. on southbound I-680 north of Mission Boulevard, according to a CHP incident […]
Former SF interim Mayor Mark Farrell on why he's running for official seat, plan for downtown
We are few months away from the November election, and Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote.What happens in the San Francisco mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.Former Supervisor Mark Farrell served as interim mayor for several months after the death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee in 2017.Farrell spoke to anchor Kristen Sze on ABC7 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday on why he's running for the official seat.MORE: San Francisco Mayor London Breed on why she's seeking another termThe incumbent San Francisco Mayor, London...
Five Star Bancorp Targets San Francisco Expansion to Fill Void Left by Bank Failures
In a strategic bid to claim a fresh stake in the San Francisco Bay Area banking landscape, Five Star Bancorp is pushing forward with expansion plans following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. Integrating new leadership alongside physical expansion, Five Star intends to open a new full-service branch in San Francisco, aiming to serve the region's commercial banking needs left unattended after recent bank implosions. According to MarketWatch, the move includes the key hiring of Jeff Winkel as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, alongside promoting Reagan Ballo to Vice President, Managing Director of Government Banking, each bringing their own rich experience to the table.
Economist explains how Salesforce's return-to-office policy could benefit San Francisco as a whole
Head to the Salesforce Tower in downtown San Francisco on any day during the week, and you'll notice the foot traffic in and out of the building is still much lower than before COVID-19.That could soon be changing though.Salesforce recently announced it will require most of its employees to return to the office for at least 3-5 days a week.Welcome news to Yolanda Olguin who runs El Faro Mexican restaurant just half a block away."Friday was our best day before the pandemic. Now, you know, it's one of the... it's not the same," said Yolanda Olguin.MORE: What doom loop? Downtown...
San Francisco Giants Trade Struggling Closer for Promising Pitcher and Outfielder
The San Francisco Giants are considering a potential trade to address their struggling closer, Camilo Doval, as they navigate the MLB trade deadline and their playoff aspirations. Jose Fleury is the No. 6 prospect in the Astros' farm system, with a 6.31 ERA in 25.2 innings pitched. Colin Barber, an...
Thieves break into cars, houses in several Bay Area cities
A crime spree of similar thefts and burglaries is happening across several Bay Area cities. In each case, thieves are targeting unlocked cars and looking for garage door openers to break into homes. One of the most recent incidents happened at around 7 a.m. Sunday on Blackstone Drive in Danville.
MLB All-Stars Think Relocating The Oakland Athletics To Las Vegas Is A "Terrible Idea"
Major League Baseball is in a good spot. The present looks bright, and the future looks even brighter. The success of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game showcased that, from a Shohei Ohtani long ball, to Mason Miller hitting 103.6 m.p.h. on the radar gun. And while the game is filled with young, talented ...
Mason Miller made MLB All-Star Game pitching speed history with this devastating fastball
Oakland A’s sensational rookie pitcher Mason Miller has become known for his blistering fastball. During Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game, Miller threw a pitch so devastating for the American League team that it broke a record for the history of the sporting event. The MLB confirmed that this...
Danny Ainge Is Ready To Rob Another NBA Team Blind And He Currently Has His Sights Set On The Golden State Warriors
Now this ladies and gentlemen, is the Danny Ainge I know and love. At first I had to double and triple check in order to make sure that was a real account and a real tweet given that it reads like something a parody account would put out when it comes to a Danny Ainge trade request, but now that we know it's real it makes me love him even more.
Willits man honored for rescue of couple on snowy summit
A Willits man and a fellow Caltrans employee received medals of valor recently for a rescue they performed on a snowy summit in northern Mendocino County, where they convinced a couple to leave their stuck RV just minutes before the vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree. “Branches were snapping...
MCSO: Point Arena man admits to shooting; victim identified
A Point Arena man was arrested on suspicion of homicide after allegedly calling authorities to report shooting another man, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, deputies responded to the 38500 block of Eureka Hill Road on July 11 when a man identified as Pan Jasper Brady, 47, of Point Arena, called “911 to report that he had just shot a person.”
DA: Jury deadlocked in trial of Willits man
A Mendocino County Superior Court jury returned from its deliberations July 11 “to announce it was hopelessly deadlocked and would not be able to reach unanimous verdict” in a DUI case against a Willits man, the office of Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster reported this week. In...
Caltrans investigates after Mendocino County highway sign flashes racist message at drivers
Authorities in Mendocino County are investigating after a Caltrans electronic highway sign was tampered with so it displayed a virulently racist message to drivers over the weekend.Saoirse Byrne was on her way home to Boonville at about 9 p.m. Saturday when she saw a horrifying message just after entering Mendocino County on state Highway 128. The flashing road sign, which usually says "Expect Delays," no longer warned of ongoing road construction. The message instead read "N------ aren't welcome."She pulled her car over and set out to disable the vandalized sign. "It's a not-so-veiled threat and not to be taken lightly," she said.The...
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