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Fireworks display seen before blaze in Berkeley Hills Monday night
The Berkeley Fire Department responded to a fire in the Berkeley Hills after receiving calls from people who reported seeing fireworks and then flames that burned an estimated 3 acres, according to spokesperson Dafina Dailey. The fire department received a call from someone in Aquatic Park who reported seeing a...
New report analyzes the devastating impact that rising groundwater could have on East Palo Alto
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Low-lying communities surrounding the San Francisco Bay have been impacted by flooding for years, however sea-level rise and the resulting groundwater rise will exacerbate the region’s flooding challenges. Last month the nonprofit public policy organization, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research...
J School Stories: Real World meets Campus Life
This week, we are proud to share stories from the students in the audio program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. These pieces were produced during the 2023 - 2024 school year. In this episode, we’ll hear two stories about how UC Berkeley students balance what’s going on...
Impact of Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack could last for weeks
A ransomware attack at Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union may prevent customers from accessing banking services for days or weeks, the company saidThe credit union has 455,000 members holding over one million accounts, with 37 branches in the Bay Area and the Sacramento area. In an email to credit union members, Patelco President and CEO Erin Mendez said a cybersecurity forensic firm was helping the company investigate the attack and recover its networks as soon as possible, but said restoring full service to customers would take time."The next few days - and coming weeks - may present challenges for our members,...
Dangerous heat wave begins in Bay Area; power shutoffs underway in fire-prone areas
A prolonged heat wave descended on the Bay Area and much of California Tuesday, with expected record-breaking temperatures creating dangerous conditions across the region, including in areas where power was shut off to prevent wildfires.The National Weather Service said the heat wave will last through the 4th of July holiday, the weekend, and into next week. On Tuesday, the Weather Service extended an Excessive Heat Warning for the North Bay interior mountains and valleys, Sonoma and Marin coastal range, East Bay hills and interior valleys, Santa Clara Valley and eastern Santa Clara County hills until 11 p.m. July 9. The extended warning also...
Zone 7 Groundwater Management Plan Receives State Approval
LIVERMORE – On June 27, 2024, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that it approved the update to Zone 7’s groundwater management plan, formally known as an Alternative to a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Alternative GSP). This Alternative GSP was initially approved in 2019. DWR determined that Livermore Valley Groundwater basin continues to be managed sustainably to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Zone has one of nine approved Alternatives in California.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Warriors steal 10-year veteran from West rival in big upgrade to front court depth
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly added their second name in free agency, this time via a sign-and-trade with their Western Conference rival Minnesota Timberwolves. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors have landed versatile veteran forward Kyle Anderson on a three-year, $27 million contract. Golden State will give the Timberwolves a future second-round pick swap and cash in the trade, absorbing Anderson's new contract into the trade exception created by the departure of Klay Thompson on Monday. The third year of Anderson's deal is non-guaranteed, per The Athletic's Anthony Slater.
Biden admin to roll out first federal safety standard for workers in excessive heat
The Biden administration on Tuesday will announce the nation’s first-ever federal safety standard for excessive heat in the workplace at a time when millions of Americans are under extreme heat warnings and advisories.
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