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Homeless people say they will likely return to sites if California clears them under Newsom’s order
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Joel Hernandez built a small wooden shack under the 405 freeway cutting through Los Angeles. He had the help of a friend who lives in his own shack, just a few steps down the stairs he painstakingly dug out of the dirt hillside and reinforced with wooden planks. […]
Oregon State Football 2024 Opponent Preview: California Golden Bears
Breaking down Oregon State's 2024 opponents, continuing with Cal. With Fall Camp about to kickoff, it's time to get started looking ahead to Oregon State's opponents for the 2024 season. Throughout the next few weeks at BeaverBlitz, we are previewing every one of Oregon State's 2024 matchups, featuring some analysis from the experts at our 247Sports sister sites. Today, we continue the series by taking a look at the California Golden Bears, who the Beavers will face on October 26th in Berkeley.
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
Kix Brooks, other stars entertain crowd at 113th Monte Rio Variety Show
West Sonoma County’s Monte Rio Variety Show was a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll Thursday evening, as emcee country music star Kix Brooks led a star-studded lineup in the 113th iteration of the show. More than 1,900 people packed their lawn chairs into the Monte Rio Amphitheater and enthusiastically watched performers including folk star Livingston Taylor (brother of James ...
Sunnyvale Rotarians Hook 1st Graders on Reading
“There was an old lady who swallowed some books!” read Sunnyvale Rotarian Mary Green-Vickrey to first graders at Sunnyvale’s Lakewood Elementary School. “I don’t know why she swallowed those books!”. What child—or adult— wouldn’t want to listen or read on to find out why an old...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Habbas Law, SJSU Athletics Reach Historic Naming Rights Deal for Spartan Athletics Center
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Athletics, in partnership with Playfly Sports, announced a 10-year naming rights agreement with Habbas Law for the new state-of-the-art Spartan Athletics Center, which will now be the Habbas Law Athletics Center at San José State University. The naming rights partnership was recently voted on and unanimously approved by the CSU Board of Trustees and is one of the largest partnerships in SJSU Athletics history, reaching $4 million dollars.
Danville's Maggie Steffens leads USA to opening win vs. Greece in women's water polo
USA women’s water polo powered past Greece 15-6 on with goals from Danville's own Maggie Steffens, Jenna Flynn, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman in the Paris Olympic opener on Saturday. 2024 Paris Olympics Jul 10. 2024 Paris Olympics May 27. Steffens is looking for her fourth gold medal at...
SF District 9 supervisor candidate speaks out about hate crime attack, suspect denies allegations
A San Francisco man is speaking out after someone yelling anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs, attacked him Sunday. Trevor Chandler, a candidate for District 9 Supervisor, said he was about to begin canvassing his neighborhood along Harrison Street. He said as he crossed 23rd Street, a man began yelling slurs at him. Chandler added after he took a few more steps, the man threw a metal A-frame at him. It didn’t hurt him, but it was frightening enough that he called police.
Containment of East Bay fires grows as crews battle flames
The Point Fire has grown to 471 acres and is 40% contained as crews continue to respond, officials said. No injuries have been reported so far. No structures have burned, but structures remain threatened.
Now the Bay Area Has Its Own Fire, as Point Fire in Contra Costa County Grows to Nearly 500 Acres
There were evacuations Friday in Bay Point and Concord, as the Point Fire in Contra Costa County grew to more than 470 acres, but was 40% contained as of Saturday. This is already a terrible weekend for California wildfires, as the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties has now burnt up more than 348,000 acres, making it the seventh-largest wildfire in California history. That wildfire is currently 0% contained, so the Park Fire news may get worse as the weekend progresses.
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
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