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Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin speaks with Eyewitness News from RNC Convention
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Eyewitness News spoke with California GOP Vice Chair Corrin Rankin early Thursday afternoon. Rankin was taking in the sights of Milwaukee and the RNC Convention as she spoke about what to expect from former President Donald Trump's address Thursday night. The Vice Chair also touched on...
The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
C-WIN: On the Brink: Repeat of Massive Sturgeon Die-Offs Likely
Warm Water in Delta Setting Stage for Another Catastrophe, Organization Warns. Press release from the California Water Impact Network. Huge die-offs of white sturgeon in the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta estuary over the last two years were so devastating that the California Fish and Game Commission recently moved to list the iconic gamefish under the state Endangered Species Act.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
High temps return to Bay Area, Central Coast on Thursday
The weather system that scorched the Bay Area and Central Coast in early July is hanging a U-turn and is headed back to the region with more heat, according to the National Weather Service. Around July 4, a ridge of high pressure in the atmosphere was sitting right off the coast and pushed temperatures into the triple digits in some inland areas for the better part of two weeks. That same system is now boomeranging up from the southwestern desert region and will drag high temperatures back into the region starting Wednesday and lasting until the middle of next week, said weather...
New CA rules could ban plants, certain objects within 5 feet of home
(KRON) — Protecting homes from wildfire risk is the idea behind a new set of rules in California. Some of the regulations could include limiting plants or items like a hot tub within five feet of your home. Those involved with the rules say they are backed by science and have been shown to make […]
California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals
(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment. After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...
Driver killed in big rig crash on 680 in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) — Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 680 in Fremont were closed Thursday for several hours after a fatal collision, according to the California Highway Patrol. All lanes reopened at 1:12 p.m. The fatal crash was reported just after 7 a.m. on southbound I-680 north of Mission Boulevard, according to a CHP incident […]
Former SF interim Mayor Mark Farrell on why he's running for official seat, plan for downtown
We are few months away from the November election, and Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote.What happens in the San Francisco mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.Former Supervisor Mark Farrell served as interim mayor for several months after the death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee in 2017.Farrell spoke to anchor Kristen Sze on ABC7 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday on why he's running for the official seat.MORE: San Francisco Mayor London Breed on why she's seeking another termThe incumbent San Francisco Mayor, London...
Five Star Bancorp Targets San Francisco Expansion to Fill Void Left by Bank Failures
In a strategic bid to claim a fresh stake in the San Francisco Bay Area banking landscape, Five Star Bancorp is pushing forward with expansion plans following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank. Integrating new leadership alongside physical expansion, Five Star intends to open a new full-service branch in San Francisco, aiming to serve the region's commercial banking needs left unattended after recent bank implosions. According to MarketWatch, the move includes the key hiring of Jeff Winkel as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, alongside promoting Reagan Ballo to Vice President, Managing Director of Government Banking, each bringing their own rich experience to the table.
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