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Cash infusion welcomed as county looks to bolster mental health teams
photo credit: City of Rohnert ParkUnveiling of the SAFE Team van by elected leaders from Rohnert Park and Cotati in October 2021. Mobile crisis teams in Sonoma County will now receive more support after county supervisors recently approved almost $4.5 million dollars in funding. Mobile crisis teams are first responders who get sent to calls for mental health emergencies. They are trained to de-escalate situations, often without the presence of police. Most of the new funding is provided via Measure O, passed by local voters in November of 2020. It created a one quarter-cent sales tax to help protect and expand...
San Francisco's Prestigious Gold Coast Mansion Sold for $29.15 Million After Price Cut
According to the SF Chronicle, after a protracted stint in the real estate market, a notable mansion on San Francisco's illustrious Gold Coast was sold for $29,150,000. The mansion, previously owned by tech entrepreneurs Michael and Xochi Birch, who hit it big with the social network Bebo before selling to AOL, was first listed at $32 million in September 2022 but closed the deal below its asking price.
Bay Area activists join nationwide pro-Palestinian protest in Chicago
While a huge showing of California delegates are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to support Kamala Harris, activists from the Bay Area are joining a national protest to call on the Biden administration to stop financing Israel's military operations in Gaza. This demonstration followed a rally in Oakland...
San Leandro man charged in Windsor attempted ATM theft
A San Leandro man was charged Monday in what authorities described as an attempt to steal an ATM in Windsor, which was followed by an attempt to evade police that ended in a crash near Healdsburg. The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is charging William Fletcher, 55, with attempted grand theft, evading police, drug possession, driving with a suspended license and possessing burglary ...
In San Francisco, the first day of school brings excitement — and worries
Joseph Carter has been preparing for his daughter’s first day of kindergarten since last week. On Monday morning, as the new school year started, he was excited. “My daughter loves going here. She loves our teachers. She loves the principal,” Carter said after dropping his daughter off outside Malcolm X Academy, an elementary school in the Bayview. “This is actually one of the best schools in the area.”
Historic Naturist Retreat Near San Jose, Lupin Lodge, Hits the Market for $32.8 Million
One of the Golden State's esteemed naturist retreats, Lupin Lodge, is now listed for $32.8 million. This 112-acre sanctuary is tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains, not far from the hustle of Silicon Valley. The property's lush spread of oak and redwood forests, combined with a rich history dating back to 1935, offers a unique investment opportunity just 5 miles from Los Gatos and a mere 13 miles from San Jose.
Fire severely damages neighboring homes in South San Jose
A residential fire in a San Jose neighborhood Monday left two homes uninhabitable with extensive damage, fire officials said.The San Jose Fire Department said the two-alarm fire was reported at 1:05 p.m. on the 1400 block of Peaceful Glen Court in the Dove Hill neighborhood of South San Jose.The fire began in the garage of one of the homes and spread to an adjacent home, the Fire Department said. Crews arrived to find both homes engulfed in flames.The department said six to eight residents were displaced.The cause of the fire was being investigated. Traffic in the area was impacted and people were being urged to avoid the area.
Charlie Palmer, Clay Mauritson host 14th annual Project Zin to benefit Down syndrome awareness
Winemaker Clay Mauritson and celebrity chef Charlie Palmer co-hosted the 14th annual Project Zin fundraiser on Aug. 17 in Windsor to raise money for Down syndrome awareness. The food and wine event, held at Bricoleur Vineyards, collected over $400,000 for Danville-based Down syndrome Connection of the Bay Area, according a news release from organizers. This year’s sold-out gathering was ...
Canada’s T&T Supermarkets Expands to US With New Store in San Jose
T&T Supermarkets is Canada’s prominent Asian grocery chain, and it has shared some interesting news. The Canadian T&T chain is expanding into the U.S. with its first California store opening at the Westgate Center in San Jose. The planned date of completion is Fall 2025. This new 55,000-square-foot location is situated in the former Walmart space and will feature a range of unique offerings, including a:
Agreement waits between Santa Rosa and it's firefighters
photo credit: City of Santa Rosa Sonoma County’s largest city agreed to new contracts with a variety of municipal employee unions in July. The one group still out of contract: Santa Rosa Firefighters. Santa Rosa city officials said their goal is to reach an agreement that is fair, equitable, and sustainable for firefighters and the city’s taxpayers. Santa Rosa’s rank-and-file firefighters simply want to stick to the formula that’s worked before, according to Stephan Dalporto. "We have historically always used a comparable list of cities that we survey against," Dalporto said. "It's liked size cities, and we've always asked to just be at...
Man Charged With Burglarizing FBI Truck In SF, Trading the Stolen Gear for $20 Bag of Meth
A man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars of gear from an FBI truck may not have realized the value of the equipment, as his charging documents say he sold a $1,500 ballistics vest from that haul for a $20 bag of meth. The Bay Area News Group has a...
14-Foot Great White Shark Follows Half Moon Bay Kayakers
When August hits in California, the coastline gets a little sharkier. Great whites move closer to shore from their annual migration out to the open ocean, and two friends fishing off kayaks near Half Moon Bay found that out first hand. A dorsal fin popped up behind them, and it...
Port Chicago: Navy Exonerates 256 Black Sailors Accused of 1944 Revolt
Three days after U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro posthumously exonerated the remaining 256 African American Port Chicago defendants who were court-martialed for mutiny in 1944, he visited the historical site to participate in the 80th-year commemoration of the worst homefront disaster in U.S. history. Del Toro said...
These 4 Bay Area suburbs are among the safest in the nation, according to report
(KRON) — Four Bay Area suburbs are among the safest in the nation, according to a report. Palo Alto, Mountain View, Pacifica and Livermore all ranked in the top 20 of America’s safest suburbs in a recent quality of life study from SmartAsset. In the study, SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs from major U.S. cities, from […]
10x NBA All-Star criticizes Warriors' Steve Kerr amid expected coaching exit
Steve Kerr may have two years remaining on his contract with the Golden State Warriors, but it appears his time as coach of Team USA may have reached its conclusion. After the disappointment of finishing fourth at last year's FIBA World Cup, Kerr made amends at the recent Paris Olympics where he led Team USA to a 98-87 victory over the hosts in the Gold Medal game.
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