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Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Gender-identity law brings state in line with SFUSD
The first-of-its-kind gender-identity law California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed earlier this month brings state policy in line with San Francisco’s — and The City’s school district had previously received flak from some of the new law’s most vocal critics. Newsom signed into law on July 15 Assembly Bill 1955 — aka the SAFETY Act — which bars public-school districts from requiring staff to notify parents if their children change their preferred pronouns or gender identities. California is the first state to pass such a law. ...
Patagonia Sues Companies Allegedly Facilitating Counterfeit Imports
Climb mountains? No, counterfeiters will have to move mountains to get past Patagonia’s watchful eye. Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI's Murky Legal Footing The outdoor apparel brand filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that several companies had engaged in an import scheme with the intention to distribute and sell fake Patagonia items to consumers. The defendants named in the complaint are two California companies, Eastern Express LLC and Eastern Logistic Company, as well as those companies’ registered agent, Guangyong Zhu, and a Chinese company called Zhejiang Jiyue Import & Export Co. Ltd. In its complaint, Patagonia alleges the companies and Zhu infringed on...
From Mental Health to Compensation Funds, Where Can Gun Violence Survivors Find Support in the Bay Area?
On Saturday, musician and rapper TanDaGod was shot and killed in front of a beauty store in Oakland. During the evening of July 10, an Alameda man shot and killed his wife, two young sons and in-laws. At least 15 people were shot after a Juneteenth celebration in Oakland. And...
News Alert: Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student
Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student. Revelations that Julie Lythcott-Haims was in a relationship with a Stanford student in 2011, when she was a dean, have left her in political limbo. On Thursday, the Palo Alto council member told this publication that she is stepping down from three committees relating to youth and Stanford University.
Arizona mom says daughter’s strap fell off on roller coaster: ‘I can’t rest easy’
A visit to SeaWorld San Diego turned harrowing for an Arizona mother and daughter. Salina Higgins recounted to Fox News Digital how their fun day on July 9 took a frightening turn when they decided to ride the Electric Eel roller coaster. She recounted that during the ride’s initial upside-down...
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square transitions to ‘appointment-only' operations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most luxurious department stores in San Francisco is changing its customer experience. Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square is transitioning to “appointment-only” operations later this summer, a company spokesperson said in an email to KRON4. Starting Aug. 28, customers of the Saks Fifth Avenue, located at 384 Post […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride to the doctor.
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