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Bay Area "superager" takes part in study that may hold keys to living a long life
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.While life expectancy in the U.S. is just over 77 years, many live long beyond that. A so-called "SuperAger" from Albany in her 90s is hoping to shed light on the keys to living a long life.At age 97, Charlotte Goode is still walking, taking care of her own apartment and holds a lively conversation."I have really had a great life. I have no regrets. I have done many things," Goode said.She's spent decades as a court-appointed advocate for children...
Artificial intelligence can be our first line of defense in limiting the effects of wildfires
California, like many of the states in our region, has faced some of the most devastating wildfires in recent history. The “Golden State” is leading the charge in wildfire prevention by integrating cutting-edge technology into its fire management strategies. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the use of AI-trained cameras that monitor […] The post Artificial intelligence can be our first line of defense in limiting the effects of wildfires appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Aptos blaze
APTOS, Calif. — Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area. The blaze near Aptos was discovered by an AI-powered camera on Wednesday, which detects smoke and alerts crews to put it out before the fire is able to grow.
Bay Area air quality advisory issued because of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday. Smoke from fires in Northern California is expected to impact the Bay Area on Friday. The air district said Thursday morning that conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area at https://fire.airnow.gov. Hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible in portions of the Bay Area, especially at higher altitudes and in the...
Bay Area man gets prison for selling counterfeit electronics to U.S. military
An Alameda County man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of selling counterfeit electronics to the Department of Defense that were intended to be used in military equipment, including a nuclear submarine, prosecutors said Thursday.According to Northern District of California U.S. Attorney Ismael Ramsey's office, 63-year-old Steve H.S. Kim was sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Kim pleaded guilty in March to wire fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods."Our military must be able to trust that the equipment it is receiving actually reflects what it has purchased," Ramsey said in a statement. Court documents...
Empty offices haunt downtown San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco
SAN JOSE — Empty offices haunt the downtown districts of the Bay Area’s three largest cities, a new report shows, an indicator that companies and workers still shun the cores of this region’s urban centers. During the April-through-June second quarter of 2024, office buildings were about one-third...
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