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Sea Ranch Community to go Through Evacuation Exercise on Sunday
Sea Ranch will practice an evacuation exercise this weekend. It will take place Sunday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM where participants will evacuate to either the Knipp-Stengel Barn or the Wild Iris area. Those who register for the test at SoCoTest.org will receive the alert at the times designated for their section. Hi-lo sirens will be audible throughout the exercise areas to alert residents to evacuate at that time. At the evacuation meeting location, there will be emergency partners providing information on how to prepare homes, families and pets in the event of a real emergency. Residents who participated in the evacuation exercise will be invited to take a survey to help the exercise coordinators learn what worked and identify areas for improvement for future exercises.
San Francisco Giants 2025 schedule revealed, will face A's in Sacramento on July 4
The San Francisco Giants are set to begin the 2025 season on the road in Cincinnati and will face the relocated A's in Sacramento over the July 4 holiday, according to the league schedule released Thursday.For the 9th time in 10 seasons, the Giants will open the season on the road, with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds set to begin on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The season-opening road trip will continue with three games against the Houston Astros from March 31 to April 2.The Giants home opener at Oracle Park is scheduled for Friday, April 4 against the...
Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development
Cupertino has waived millions of dollars of development fees for the largest housing development in its history after years of disputes — bringing the city closer to filling the void at the former Vallco Town Center. The Cupertino City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to waive roughly $77 million in developer fees for The Rise in... The post Cupertino waives millions of fees for Vallco development appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Milpitas unveils 102 affordable apartments near Great Mall
MILPTIAS — Angelique Chisom spent years living out of her car, searching for an affordable place in the Bay Area to call home. Discouraged with her options, she reached out to local housing services for help. With thousands of people in need of housing in Santa Clara County, she...
Heat Advisory In Effect for Most of the North Bay Until Friday at 11 PM
The North Bay is bracing for its second heatwave in the past three weeks. For the next two days, inland areas are expected to see temperatures in the 90s and possibly hitting 100 degrees, along with increased fire danger. The National Weather Service says temperatures will peak tomorrow, with Santa Rosa forecast to reach 98 degrees and Napa expected to hit 95 degrees. Cloverdale, which is usually one of the region’s hottest places during heatwaves, could reach 101 degrees tomorrow. A heat advisory is in place for today and tomorrow.
Brentwood Vice Mayor Meyer responds to son’s arrest, social media rumors of special treatment
Brentwood Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer took to her Facebook page Wednesday night to address her son’s arrest last weekend and apparent rumors on social media regarding special treatment that have spread from it. “There has been a significant amount of misinformation circulating, and I am limited in what I...
Giants sign former Yankees reliever who ended up being wasted trade acquisition
Back in February, the New York Yankees conducted some light business with the Milwaukee Brewers after shipping Jake Bauers to them in November. This time, the Bombers were looking for some pitching help. They acquired Clayton Andrews in a trade with the Brew Crew. Remember him? He appeared in 1/3...
New Oakland housing law protects disabled renters when elevators break
In Oakland’s aging rental housing, it’s not uncommon for elevators to break and stay out of service for days or weeks. What may be a simple annoyance for most renters can create safety hazards for tenants who have mobility challenges, cutting them off from daily life. A new...
Tibetan monks to create sand mandala in Mendocino
This summer, the venerable monks of Sera Jey Monastic University will bring the sacred art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas to the Mendocino Coast. This special event is a fundraiser for the Sera Jey Foundation, which supports the education of exiled Tibetan youth in India and promotes global kindness. The...
Former American League Rookie of the Year All But Officially Retired
The longtime Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants third baseman is all but officially retired. Evan Longoria hasn’t signed a new contract since helping the Arizona Diamondbacks reach the World Series. He hasn’t filed any retirement paperwork either. Longoria did, however, tell Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that while not officially retired, he’s unlikely to continue playing.
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.18.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Marc LeForestier, of Sacramento, has been appointed General Counsel at the Department of Cannabis Control. LeForestier has been General Counsel at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office since 2017. He was a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Government Law Section at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General from 2013 to 2017 and served in several roles there from 2000 to 2013, including Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Attorney General. He is a member of the California State Bar, Public Law Section. LeForestier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $204,996. LeForestier is registered without party preference.
Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant
The California Mid-State Fair has crowned Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. The post Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California has one of the lowest rates of low-wage workers
Nearly 16% of California workers earn less than $17 an hour — among the lowest rates in the country — per new data from Oxfam, a global, nonprofit advocacy group for income equality. Why it matters: The state has long been a leader in raising minimum wages, helping...
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,” that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Energy said the California...
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