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Economist explains how Salesforce's return-to-office policy could benefit San Francisco as a whole
Head to the Salesforce Tower in downtown San Francisco on any day during the week, and you'll notice the foot traffic in and out of the building is still much lower than before COVID-19.That could soon be changing though.Salesforce recently announced it will require most of its employees to return to the office for at least 3-5 days a week.Welcome news to Yolanda Olguin who runs El Faro Mexican restaurant just half a block away."Friday was our best day before the pandemic. Now, you know, it's one of the... it's not the same," said Yolanda Olguin.MORE: What doom loop? Downtown...
San Francisco Giants Trade Struggling Closer for Promising Pitcher and Outfielder
The San Francisco Giants are considering a potential trade to address their struggling closer, Camilo Doval, as they navigate the MLB trade deadline and their playoff aspirations. Jose Fleury is the No. 6 prospect in the Astros' farm system, with a 6.31 ERA in 25.2 innings pitched. Colin Barber, an...
Thieves break into cars, houses in several Bay Area cities
A crime spree of similar thefts and burglaries is happening across several Bay Area cities. In each case, thieves are targeting unlocked cars and looking for garage door openers to break into homes. One of the most recent incidents happened at around 7 a.m. Sunday on Blackstone Drive in Danville.
MLB All-Stars Think Relocating The Oakland Athletics To Las Vegas Is A "Terrible Idea"
Major League Baseball is in a good spot. The present looks bright, and the future looks even brighter. The success of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game showcased that, from a Shohei Ohtani long ball, to Mason Miller hitting 103.6 m.p.h. on the radar gun. And while the game is filled with young, talented ...
Mason Miller made MLB All-Star Game pitching speed history with this devastating fastball
Oakland A’s sensational rookie pitcher Mason Miller has become known for his blistering fastball. During Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game, Miller threw a pitch so devastating for the American League team that it broke a record for the history of the sporting event. The MLB confirmed that this...
Danny Ainge Is Ready To Rob Another NBA Team Blind And He Currently Has His Sights Set On The Golden State Warriors
Now this ladies and gentlemen, is the Danny Ainge I know and love. At first I had to double and triple check in order to make sure that was a real account and a real tweet given that it reads like something a parody account would put out when it comes to a Danny Ainge trade request, but now that we know it's real it makes me love him even more.
Willits man honored for rescue of couple on snowy summit
A Willits man and a fellow Caltrans employee received medals of valor recently for a rescue they performed on a snowy summit in northern Mendocino County, where they convinced a couple to leave their stuck RV just minutes before the vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree. “Branches were snapping...
DA: Jury deadlocked in trial of Willits man
A Mendocino County Superior Court jury returned from its deliberations July 11 “to announce it was hopelessly deadlocked and would not be able to reach unanimous verdict” in a DUI case against a Willits man, the office of Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster reported this week. In...
Caltrans investigates after Mendocino County highway sign flashes racist message at drivers
Authorities in Mendocino County are investigating after a Caltrans electronic highway sign was tampered with so it displayed a virulently racist message to drivers over the weekend.Saoirse Byrne was on her way home to Boonville at about 9 p.m. Saturday when she saw a horrifying message just after entering Mendocino County on state Highway 128. The flashing road sign, which usually says "Expect Delays," no longer warned of ongoing road construction. The message instead read "N------ aren't welcome."She pulled her car over and set out to disable the vandalized sign. "It's a not-so-veiled threat and not to be taken lightly," she said.The...
$4 Billion in Opioid Funds Allocated, California Cities Grapple with Complex Deployment Amid Ongoing Epidemic!
Navigating Allocation Challenges in Los Angeles and Beyond. Diverse Strategies: From Naloxone Distribution to Regulatory Hurdles. (According to KFF Health News,) in response to the devastating opioid crisis in California local governments are now grappling with how to effectively utilize the substantial funds received from pharmaceutical companies through a landmark settlement. This financial influx exceeding $4 billion for California resulted from legal actions against opioid manufacturers and distributors accused of exacerbating an epidemic that has profoundly impacted communities across the state. Despite the magnitude of these funds, many cities and counties such as Los Angeles are only beginning to navigate the complexities of allocation. This cautious approach mirrors a national trend where jurisdictions carefully deliberate on deploying resources to combat addiction and support recovery efforts.
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
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 Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase. The state will eventually receive up to $1.2 billion for the project that is a key part of the Biden administration's agenda to slow climate change.The administration in October selected seven regional hubs for the $7 billion program that will kickstart development and...
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