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New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
California soaring costs could spell ‘devastating’ future for Golden State
California’s aging population is raising concerns as young people turn to other states for cheaper housing and a lower cost of living. In the state’s largest city, the age gap is striking. Between 2012 and 2022, the number of residents in Los Angeles under the age of 10 decreased by 20%, and those between 10 […]
California's new gun laws AB28 and AB1587, and how they will impact you
California becomes the first state to increase 11% excise tax to purchase of some guns and ammo. If a credit card is used to purchase guns or ammo it can be viewed and tracked by the government.
California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents
California announced plans to set aside $12 million in its next budget to provide reparations to the state's Black residents. The post California Budget Earmarks Millions Of Dollars For Reparations For Black Residents appeared first on NewsOne.
Family of retired California deputy missing in Greece call off search, suspect foul play
The family of a retired California sheriff’s deputy missing in Greece said that the search for him has ended but that they fear foul play is involved in his disappearance. Albert Calibet, who left the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2018, was on vacation and getting ready to head to the Greek island of Amorgos when he vanished on June 11. His family said he had repeatedly visited the island since 2009.
State Farm again is seeking huge increases in home insurance rates in California
State Farm is seeking increases of as much as 52% for some of its residential insurance rates in California, which could ramp up the financial burden for many homeowners and renters in the state’s troubled insurance market.
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
Newsom’s $24 billion loss: California has worst homeless rates in nation after record spending
California is now home to more than a third of the nation’s homeless population, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) $24 billion bid to solve the crisis. After a state audit revealed California failed to track more than $24 billion in taxpayer funds targeting homelessness, Newsom has faced criticism for his leadership on the issue. The […]
City Council gives initial approval to new emergency shelter operation standards, shared housing rules
City Councilmembers on Monday night approved a first reading of new emergency shelter operations standards, reform to the municipal code to clarify the city charter as it relates to zoning, and revisions to limits on the number of home-sharing leases allowed per single-family residence to further promote affordable housing. A...
Janelle Cameron appointed as San Leandro city manager
During the July 1st City Council meeting, the Council voted to approve the contract of Ms. Janelle Cameron, who will serve as the City Manager. This permanent selection follows her prior service as Assistant City Manager since September 2021. For the past couple of decades, Ms. Cameron has served in...
Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update
The Alameda shoreline is a nice place to watch the 4th of July fireworks, so Streetsblog thought it apropos to report a few short updates from the Bay Area's island city. Alameda advocates celebrated clearing the final hurdle towards getting protected bike lanes and other upgrades down the length of Central Avenue. From a social media post by Bike Walk Alameda advocate Cyndy Johnsen:
Dress Best for Less grants $50,000 for Piedmont schools
On May 16, DBFL Board Member and incoming PEF Board Member Nagisa Yamamoto presented a check for $35,000 to the PEF Board, an addition to the $15,000 contribution made last October. Said Yamamoto, “I am honored to be joining the PEF board as the new DBFL Representative. I am looking forward to working together to support the children of Piedmont.”
Rabbi Burt Jacobson, social activist and founder of Bay Area Renewal synagogue, dies at 87
(JTA) — A version of this story originally appeared in J. The Jewish News of Northern California. Rabbi Burt Jacobson, a scholar, author, political activist and founder of Kehilla Community Synagogue in Piedmont, California died at home in El Sobrante on June 22 of pancreatic cancer. He was 87. He was a cherished teacher and...
Three Charged in Alameda Carjacking Involving Two Children
Charges include multiple felonies and firearm enhancements. Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced on Friday, June 28, that three defendants—Marionna Makia Haley (18), Isaiah Howard (18), and Sariyah Barker (18)—have been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly carjacking a woman with two four-year-old children inside a vehicle in the city of Alameda.
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