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Petaluma man, 19, killed in Marin County crash
A Petaluma man was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash in west Marin County, authorities said. Carlos Enrique Verdugo-Cruz, 19, was headed south in a Honda Civic and rounding a curve on Nicasio Valley Road when the vehicle crossed into the opposing lane just before 8:10 a.m. His vehicle struck a northbound Ford Expedition near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the Marin County Sheriff’s ...
Tim Walz garners strong support for VP nomination from CA delegates, politicians at DNC night 3
The theme and message for night three of the DNC is "A fight for our freedoms."It's where speakers, including San Francisco's Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, are expected to draw a fine line between a Trump-Vance presidency and a Harris-Walz presidency.Wednesday night will also be a major introduction of Tim Walz to his party and the country.Just two weeks after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz answered Vice President Harris' call to join her campaign as her VP pick, he takes the stage at the DNC night 3.Walz was on the campaign trail in Milwaukee last night with VP Harris during the celebratory...
Bay Area Welcomes Warm-Up, Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures Ahead, Says NWS Cleveland
As the week comes to a close, the Bay Area is under the influence of a ridge system, promising fair weather and potentially elevating temperatures. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, the ridge will affect our region from today through the weekend. The embedded high-pressure center is migrating southeastward, allowing warm air to flow into the area.
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 building for a “No on 36” rally. Prop. 36 an anti-crime ballot measure that a new Los Angeles Times poll says 56% of voters support and only 23% oppose. Prop....
Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide
Original image (4032x3024) Several thousand supporters of Palestine and against the US supported genocide in Gaza rallied at the Chicago DNC on 8/19/24 in Union Park and then marched near the Democratic convention center. They spoke out about the Democrats and their role along with the Republicans in continuing to fund and support the Zionist apartheid state of Israel.
San Jose man continuing San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf "Bushman" legacy
SAN FRANCISCO -- Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco is full of surprises, and there's one that sneaks up on you.Known as the Bay Area Bushman, he's a local legend who has been startling unsuspecting tourists."You'll never forget that a bush is just randomly jumping out at you on the street," said Cory Barnette, the man behind the shrub.Twice a week, Barnette makes his way to the promenade and gets into his costume made of vine and shrub. Then, he plants himself in the middle of the action, ready to ambush unsuspecting victims."I like a good jump scare," said Marie Marks,...
Chase Bank in Cloverdale Robbed with Suspect Getting Away
Cloverdale police are looking for a suspect who robbed a bank yesterday afternoon. At the Chase Bank located at 103 South Cloverdale Boulevard, a white male dressed in baggy clothing and wearing a face covering approached the teller and demanded money. He implied he had a firearm but no weapon was seen. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot. Police responded but were unable to locate him.
HazardHub Provides Critical Wildfire Risk Data and Maps
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- As wildfire season continues to impact California and the western United States, Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced the availability of critical data and maps detailing wildfire risk at the national, state, and local levels. This service leverages more than 1,000 data points and HazardHub risk scores for climate risks and extreme weather events. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821791009/en/ HazardHub wildfire risk scores in the contiguous United States. Source: Guidewire HazardHub
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