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Lamorinda cities, County work together to saves construction dollars
LAFAYETTE, CALIF. — When cities join forces, they can achieve cost savings on construction projects. By combining multiple construction projects into one larger project, cities attract more contractors and receive more competitive bids. This ultimately means more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, improved infrastructure, and a better overall quality...
Coyote sightings in SF close dog park and athletics field; pet owners unhappy
SF coyote sightings close dog park and athletics field; Pet owners unhappy. An uptick in coyote sightings in San Francisco has once again prompted a response by the citys parks and animal control departments. Two public spaces are now temporarily closed. They include an athletics field in Bernal Heights and a dog park on the edge of The Presidio.
Bay Area RNC delegates ecstatic about Trump's VP pick JD Vance, who has SF ties
California has sent the largest delegation to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. On Monday, many of them applauded Donald Trump's decision naming J.D. Vance as his running mate. The VP candidate has strong ties to the Bay Area.The Golden State has 166 delegates at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.They say they're excited about Donald Trump accepting the party nomination and they believe Trump's VP pick will truly help turn things around for the country.The Republican National Convention is underway, and delegates say they are pumped."The energy is absolutely palpable," said John Dennis, the Chairman of the San Francisco...
Contra Costa County Welcomes New Administration Building
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors opened the new County Administration Building in the City of Martinez. This new facility stands on the historic grounds previously occupied by a taller, outdated office tower and a jail dating back to around 1902, both of which were demolished to make way for modern development.
Diapers are unaffordable for many families. Now states are looking to Medicaid for help.
On a sweltering afternoon in June, Angelia Victorian waited in the parking lot of a Head Start preschool in Fremont, California, with precious cargo in the trunk of her car — a box of Size 3 diapers. Victorian, a social worker for the Alameda County Health Department for the...
$320 Prepaid Cards: Oakland Expands Universal Basic Mobility Program to 1,000 West Oakland Residents
Oakland expands its universal basic mobility program by providing prepaid debit cards worth $320 each to a thousand West Oakland residents earning below the median income. Oakland Expands Universal Basic Mobility Program to West Oakland Residents. Oakland is intensifying its commitment to universal basic mobility after positive outcomes from a...
Alamo: Livorna Road Shoulder Widening Project construction begins Monday, July 15
Alamo, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works will begin construction of the Livorna Road Shoulder Widening Project on Monday, July 15, 2024, and continue through Friday, August 2, 2024, barring unforeseen circumstances. Work will take place between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The work consists of roadway shoulder widening along a 200-foot segment of Livorna Road between Douglas Court and Paseo De Sol.
Ohlone, allies celebrate transfer of West Berkeley shellmound site to Indigenous hands
Hundreds of people gathered at the West Berkeley Shellmound Saturday evening to celebrate the transfer of the old Spenger’s parking lot to the stewardship of local Indigenous people, whose ancestors first settled there 5,000 years ago. Unlike at many Berkeley events, this one did not open with a land...
PG&E Rate Increase Hits Bay Area Households Already Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Rising electricity bills and, by extension, the expense of living for low-income Californians, will be felt by millions of customers shortly as a result of PG&E’s rate hikes in response to a recent court decision. In November, the power company’s request for $13.5 billion to improve and underground the...
Martinez Marina Operator Ends Management Contract
The City of Martinez has been notified by Suntex Marinas, the company that recently acquired the City’s longtime marina operator, Almar Marina Management, that Suntex will exercise its option to terminate its marina management contract with the City effective August 21, 2024. Although the City cannot speculate about Suntex’s...
Stones roll into Levi's Stadium Wednesday, traffic advisory issued
(KRON) — The Rolling Stones bring their “Hackney Diamonds” tour to the Bay Area this week. Could this be the last time? Who knows, but even though it’s only rock and roll and you like it, you may not get any satisfaction if you drive to the show, according to county officials. A traffic advisory […]
SF’s Failed Shelter Policies Exposed at COVA Hotel
Unhoused Get Free Rent, Meals, Room with Private Bath—For Years!. In addition to harming nearby residents and Little Saigon’s small businesses, San Francisco’s Cova Hotel offers a welcome mat to unhoused arrivals to San Francisco. They get free rent, two free meals a day, and rooms with...
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