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California regulators step up support for offshore wind
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Friday ramped up its support for offshore wind, with a proposal to fund the procurement of up to 7.6 gigawatts. The proposal recommended launching three solicitation rounds for offshore wind projects beginning in 2027, with expected electricity deliveries rolling out in 2035, 2036 and 2037. In addition to pledging financial…
$3.935 Million State Grant is a ‘Game Changer’ for Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is excited to support and enhance the movement of goods across the state of California and throughout the supply chain with the announcement of a $3.935 million award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This historic investment, known as the California Port Data Partnership, will revolutionize direct cloud-based data management and sharing amongst California’s five containerized ports to accelerate climate adaptation and resiliency, workforce development, zero-emission vehicle deployment, and increased grid support and reliability. As the nation’s preeminent global goods movement gateway, California ports are responsible for handling forty percent of all containerized imports and thirty percent of all containerized exports in the United States.
Roundup: Books, balls and bugs
Sebastopol Library patrons now have the freedom to pick up library holds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the BiblioBox smart locker, easily accessible right outside the library’s western entrance on High Street. The point of the BiblioBox isn’t to replace librarians; it’s to cater to those who, usually for work reasons, can’t make it in during regular library hours.
San Francisco AIDS Walk sees fall-off in attendance
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sunday morning, people gathered for the 38th annual AIDS Walk in San Francisco but something was missing this year -- the crowds. With many effective HIV treatment options available, AIDS has fallen out of public view and participation in the walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.Each year a tiny portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt is unfurled so people attending the AIDS Walk understand why they're really there. This was the first time Ayden Shupe had seen the panel for his uncle Donald who died in 1988 when Ayden was only 3...
Angels rally against Oakland bullpen, beat A's 8-5
OAKLAND -- Kevin Pillar hit a two-run double in the eighth as Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the Athletics 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game ever at the Coliseum.Logan O'Hoppe singled to start the decisive inning. Pinch-hitter Nolan Schanuel had an RBI single and Jo Adell drew a bases-loaded walk from Lucas Erceg (2-3) as the Angels came back to snap a franchise-long eight-game losing streak at the Coliseum dating back to early last season.An announced crowd of 10,380 was on hand for the Angels' final scheduled trip to Oakland — where they...
Reno family seeks justice in decades-old rape case, Calif. lawmakers consider changing law
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Lawmakers plan to take a look at California laws to see if they need to be changed to go after the suspects who rape a person decades ago. Currently the law only allows prosecution in more recent cases. The change could help a northern Nevada family.
Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday...
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
East San Jose medical center to no longer close but some concerns remain
SAN JOSE — Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned. Hospital leadership announced a revised plan on Friday that will keep the hospital, but downgrade it from a level 2 trauma center to a level 3 trauma center.Back in March when it was announced that RMC would close, Darcie Green sprung into action."This hospital whether it's owned by HCA, whoever it's owned by, belongs to the community," said Green. "It's been there as long as the community can remember."Green is a community activist with the group "Rescue Our Medical Care...
ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley honored with park bench for 30 years supporting AIDS Walk SF
The annual AIDS Walk San Francisco was held at Golden Gate Park on Sunday with thousands taking part in this year's 5k walk.ABC7 continues to be a proud sponsor.Organizers say all money raised benefits Bay Area organizations that help people living with HIV and AIDS."There's a lot of people that are out there that still need it. There's certain people that are over a certain age that are still living and fighting to get some of things that they need," said Isaac Rodriguez, Board Member, AIDS Walk San Francisco Foundation.Just before the opening ceremony, ABC News anchor Dan Ashley...
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