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East Bay phone bank volunteers energized by VP Harris' presidential bid
The excitement in the Democratic party over Kamala Harris' name being moved to the top of the ticket is energizing volunteers here in the Bay Area.In a sleepy neighborhood in the hills of El Sobrante, more than a dozen volunteers gathered at Nancy Klein's house. It's something they do every week."I'm a volunteer with the Democrats, and we're reaching out today to say thank you for donating to the Harris for president campaign," said one of the volunteers, who was reading a script provided by the campaign.There are people scattered in every room of the house, even the garage. They...
Kaiser Permanente mom from Brentwood to cheer on son at Paris Olympics
A nurse in Antioch, CA has nurtured her 22-year-old son’s taekwondo ambitions since he was 3. Expected to compete for gold, CJ Nickolas, a former Heritage High student, was first trained by his father at Givans Taekwondo in Antioch. By Elizabeth Schainbaum, Manager, Regional Content, Corporation Communications, Kaiser Permanente...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.3 Million Sale of 10-Unit Property in San Jose, California
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 10-unit property located at 544 South Sixth Street in San Jose. The property sold for $4.3 million. Eymon Binesh, Adam Levin and Robert Johnston of Marcus & Millichap’s Palo Alto office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company.
Wingnut Museum opens in North Berkeley, pays tribute to the working class, unconventional community
On July 13, a museum dubbed The Wingnut Museum reopened in North Berkeley — entirely dedicated to wingnuts. Claiming to be the world’s first and only museum dedicated to wingnuts, the museum boasts an impressive collection featuring all sizes, shapes and materials from a diverse range of hardware tools.
Family sues South Bay nursing home after 98-year-old beaten to death
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Relatives of a 98-year-old woman beaten to death by her roommate at a South Bay skilled nursing facility have filed a lawsuit, seeking to raise awareness on elder abuse. "What happened here is disgusting and it’s cruel. And there’s never gonna be any words to bring...
Brentwood Breaks Ground on Costco
BRENTWOOD, CA — The City of Brentwood in Contra Costa County, will celebrate the opening of a new Costco store in early 2025 after breaking ground this morning. The retailer with stores in Antioch and Tracy has eyed the City of Brentwood for some time. Mayor Joel Bryant shared the following as it relates to Costco’s effect on the city, “Residents of Brentwood have excitedly awaited the arrival of Costco for far too long. We are delighted to welcome this retailer to our town which will undoubtedly reduce the trips for area residents and generate much needed revenues for our city”.
Officials: Vandals make off with candy, soda after starting fire in Rohnert Park concession stand
Vandals broke into a concession stand at a Rohnert Park baseball field Monday, stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise and started the stand on fire, authorities said. Candy, about 30 packs of soda, chips, hot dogs, hot dog buns, ice cream and other food items were emptied from a two-door refrigerator, freezer and shelves of the snack bar, located in Benicia Park, at 7471 Bernice Ave. ...
ACC notebook: Cal, Stanford ready for cross-country trips
As the Pac-12 Conference fell apart in summer 2023, a lifeline came for San Francisco Bay Area institutions Cal and Stanford from an unlikely destination: the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Tuesday, the Golden Bears and Cardinal football programs received formal introductions to their cross-country conference mates during ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C. Cal coach Justin Wilcox was asked about his team's "wild" schedule, in which the Golden Bears will travel to Auburn in Week 2 before flying 2,200-plus miles to Tallahassee just two weeks later to take on Florida State in ACC play. "If you would have asked me...
Peak of heat wave arrives in Bay Area; much cooler temperatures in store this week
The hottest day of the week arrived on Tuesday in the Bay Area with another day of the heat wave on tap for Wednesday before a period of much cooler weather toward the end of the week.The National Weather Service said Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories were in effect for most of the Bay Area except for areas along the coast and around the bay until 11 a.m. Wednesday. The hottest temperatures were expected in the East Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Hills, and Santa Clara Hills where triple-digit temperatures will be seen.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps...
Berkeley’s last movie house now offering prosciutto and champagne in bid to hang on
Earlier this month, the Rialto Cinemas in Elmwood — the last commercial theater in Berkeley — introduced its latest attempt to stay in business: hot food and a beer and wine menu to supplement the traditional movie-going fare. The theater received its liquor license from the City of Berkeley a year ago and debuted the new menu July 15.
Big East Bay apartment complex is bought for more than $100 million
WALNUT CREEK — A big apartment complex in the East Bay has been bought for more than $100 million by a new owner whose stated goal is to keep rental housing affordable. Walnut Creek Manor, located about a mile from the Pleasant Hill BART station, has been bought for $101 million, according to documents on file with the Contra Costa County Recorder’s Office.
Desalination plant proposed for San Francisco Bay
Saying it needs to evaluate all options for new sources of drinking water, Silicon Valley’s largest water district is studying a plan to build the first seawater desalination plant along the shores of San Francisco Bay. The Santa Clara Valley Water District, a government agency based in San Jose,...
Records: Former St. Vincent principal jailed after arrest warrant issued
Days after a warrant was issued for his arrest, records showed former St. Vincent de Paul College Prep Principal Patrick Daly was being held Monday at the Sonoma County jail. Jail records show the 59-year-old was booked at 2:48 p.m. Monday and he’s scheduled to appear in Sonoma County Superior Court on Wednesday. Petaluma police told the Argus-Courier last week the warrant was related to an ...
UPD: Lost wallet leads to Ukiah hotel room full of drugs ready for sale
Two Ukiah women were arrested on suspicion of drug sales recently after a man reported losing his wallet near Wal-Mart, the Ukiah Police Department reported. According to the UPD, around 11:30 a.m. on July 15, a man identified only as a 43-year-old resident of Clearlake reported that he had lost his wallet in the 1100 block of Airport Park Boulevard, and that there had been fraudulent charges on it at a gas station located there.
Man arrested after girlfriend's homicide in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif - A woman was found dead near Lake Arrowhead Avenue and Alvardo Road in Fremont on Saturday evening. When Fremont Police Department (FPD) officers arrived, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. She was declared dead at the scene. The FPD Crimes Against Persons Unit took over...
Q&A with Nancy and Peter Lang: Co-founders of Safari West animal preserve
Nancy and Peter Lang, founders of Safari West in Santa Rosa, have created a successful wildlife preserve based on their love for not only animals, but for people. Nancy, 74, describes how it’s most fulfilling to see children getting excited and learning about an endangered species. Safari West has been offering tours to the public since 1993 and the Langs take great pride in their team’s successes.
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