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From the newsroom to the ice: Ditching work to play in Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa
Don’t tell my boss, but I’m playing hooky this week. Or, as the Canadians spell it, hockey. The Snoopy’s Senior World Hockey Tournament has been on my bucket list for a long time, and on Wednesday I got to join with a bunch of guys, most of whom I’d never met, as a free agent, playing against another bunch of guys I’d mostly never met. They didn’t seem to mind that I skate like I’m wearing ...
News Alert: Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student
Former Stanford dean faces backlash after ‘inappropriate’ relationship with student. Revelations that Julie Lythcott-Haims was in a relationship with a Stanford student in 2011, when she was a dean, have left her in political limbo. On Thursday, the Palo Alto council member told this publication that she is stepping down from three committees relating to youth and Stanford University.
Arizona mom says daughter’s strap fell off on roller coaster: ‘I can’t rest easy’
A visit to SeaWorld San Diego turned harrowing for an Arizona mother and daughter. Salina Higgins recounted to Fox News Digital how their fun day on July 9 took a frightening turn when they decided to ride the Electric Eel roller coaster. She recounted that during the ride’s initial upside-down...
Little League: Petaluma Valley Juniors advance to state NorCal championship series
The Petaluma Valley Little League Junior All-Stars are headed to the state Northern California championship series. After falling to Pacifica 4-1 on Tuesday, PVLL bounced back in Thursday night’s game with a shutout 5-0 win over College Glen. All five runs were scored in the fourth inning, while the Petaluma defense only allowed four hits. Petaluma also got a runner on base in all but one ...
New Yorker magazine cartoonist Hilary Campbell dances into the pages of the Sonoma Valley Sun
Known by most of the world as New Yorker Cartoonist Hilary Campbell, she is known to most of us as Sonoma Valley local, Hilary Campbell. Hilary visits frequently and considers Sonoma her second home. Because of this, and her incredible talent, it is with great excitement that we entered into an agreement with her to print her comics in the Sonoma Sun! Watch for a new comic every issue. I interviewed Hilary, so that we could all get to know her better.
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square transitions to ‘appointment-only' operations
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the most luxurious department stores in San Francisco is changing its customer experience. Saks Fifth Avenue in Union Square is transitioning to “appointment-only” operations later this summer, a company spokesperson said in an email to KRON4. Starting Aug. 28, customers of the Saks Fifth Avenue, located at 384 Post […]
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
California Boys & Girls State Has a Bright Future
This year, the California Boys & Girls State program once again brought 900 rising high school seniors together from across the state to California State University’s Sacramento campus. The 86-year-old American Legion program tasked 16 and 17-year-olds with forming a fully functioning state government within a week. Unlike previous years, however, California Governor Gavin Newsom surprised the delegates to personally swear in the Boys & Girls State’s elected governor.
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride to the doctor.
San Francisco to begin clearing homeless encampments in August, mayor says
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing to clear the city of most homeless encampments. Breed, who was at a mayoral debate Thursday, said despite the city’s efforts to provide more housing options and catered services, it’s not enough,. “The problem is not going to be solved by...
PG&E warns some Bay Area customers of possible power outages due to high winds, dry conditions
PG&E is warning Bay Area customers of a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff in multiple counties due to dry conditions and increased fire danger.According to the company's website, the outages could occur on Saturday and Sunday.ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma says it will be windy but we won't see those dangerous dry offshore winds. Instead, there will be cooler, wetter winds coming from the ocean and humidity won't be critically low.Here's a list of counties where a PSPS is likely:Alameda: 163 customers Contra Costa: 328 customersFresno: 3 customersMerced: 3,979 customersSan Benito: 193 customersSan Joaquin: 6,352 customersStanislaus: 5,028 customers For more information about this PSPS event, head to PG&E's website. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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