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Kamala Harris and her California record
Speaker after speaker at the Democratic National Convention has praised Kamala Harris’ record in California. And when the vice president delivers the biggest speech of her life tonight, she’ll likely lean into her home state accomplishments, even though some voters may still be skittish about her California-ness. CalMatters has been looking at that record — […]
California legislators blame media for perception crime is worsening
(The Center Square) – California legislators at a rally against Proposition 36, a bill that would increase penalties for repeat theft and major drug crimes, claimed media was behind the increase in perception that crime in the state is worsening. In a video from KCRA, California’s leading legislators gathered in front of the state capitol […]
USDA: Wildfire Activity May Increase This Weekend
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey noted many portions of the Northwest could see new wildfires in the coming days, or even the possibility of some re-flaring of older fires, because of a cold front expected to move across the area Thursday and Friday. “That is going to boost the winds and...
Day Around the Bay: Alleged Copper Wire Thief Found Dead Inside East Bay Manhole
Some lightly rainy weather is headed toward the Bay Area by this weekend. Parts of the Bay could see some light showers Friday night into early Saturday. [East Bay Times]. A man who was found dead inside a Richmond manhole Tuesday was apparently in the process of stealing copper wire. The man was electricuted after illegally entering an electrical vault inside the manhole, and his body couldn't be accessed until the vault was fully powered down. [KRON4]
Morning Report: The Ongoing Fire Risk: Private Property
In California, property owners are responsible for brush management on their own land. Locally, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is responsible for inspecting private property to insure it isn’t a hazard for wildfire. The bad news: Fire-Rescue is woefully behind on its inspections and officials are bracing for a...
Local elected leaders weigh in on scuttled housing bond measure
photo credit: Travis Estell/flickr Citing poor public opinion polls, last week, BAHFA, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, made the call to pull a $20 billion bond measure from the November ballots of the nine Bay Area counties. Elected officials from across Sonoma County sounded off with their thoughts to KRCB about the decision. Santa Rosa City Council member Victoria Fleming represents Sonoma County and its cities on the BAHFA Board. "On June 26th when we put it on the ballot, that was one of the happiest and best votes I've ever taken," Fleming said. "When we had to pull it last...
California lawmaker warns of 'financial catastrophe' if oil well rules aren't enforced
The California agency that regulates oil and gas operations concludes that a law on well-plugging does not apply to a merger of two giant fossil fuel companies, angering the law's author.
What California’s New ADU Law Means for the Housing Market
A new law in California—Assembly Bill 1033—went into effect in January to allow homeowners to split up their property and sell ADUs like condos. This past June, San Jose became the first city to move forward since it was passed in 2023. Last year, the city of San...
WER Adds NYC, SF Bay Area & Twin Cities as Pro League Hubs
PRESS RELEASE — Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is thrilled to announce New York, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Twin Cities will be joining Boston, Chicago and Denver as the first six markets in the United States to host a professional women’s rugby team when WER’s inaugural season gets underway in March 2025. All six cities are homes to the existing Women’s Premier League teams.
BART's 'Sound Tracks' outdoor music series returns with Bay Area artists: Here's what to expect
BART's "Sound Tracks" outdoor music series returns on Wednesday.The free concerts are part of BART's rider engagement strategy.🎼 Sound Tracks, BART’s free summer concert series, returns for 3 shows in August and September. The outdoor series is part of BART’s rider engagement strategy to activate stations, show appreciation for riders and neighbors, and support local artists.https://t.co/1nb4aPG4e1 pic.twitter.com/2MB2yp5dMz— BART (@SFBART) August 12, 2024 Sound Tracks encourages riders to support local artists and shows appreciation for all BART riders.The "Patron Latin Rhythms" will perform at the El Cerrito Del Norte station at 5 p.m. Wednesday.It’s Sound Tracks tonight! Come on down to listen to some free music. Don’t forget your dancing shoes 👯♂️.📍 El Cerrito del Norte🕐5pm - 6:30pmCan’t make it? Click here for the full schedule: https://t.co/1nb4aPGC3z pic.twitter.com/xDEXTU8Zrv— BART (@SFBART) August 21, 2024 Concerts will also be held August 28 and September 4th at the Pleasant Hill and Balboa Park stations.You can find more information on BART's concert series here.
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