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KCSO busts marijuana grow on Oregon-California border, seizes water truck
On Thursday, August 22, 2024 the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the property belonging to, Moua Y Lo, located on the Oregon and California border south of Keno, Oregon. Surveillance of the property revealed a large illegal marijuana operation. Moua Y Lo, 62, of Waunakee,...
Bioengineers develop a new environmentally friendly adhesive polymer
A team of bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new kind of environmentally friendly adhesive polymer. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group used an electrophilic stabilizer to prevent a certain fatty acid from depolymerizing, thereby enabling its use as an adhesive. Zhibin...
Gavin Newsom Spars With Fox’s Bret Baier Over California Border Polices and Trump’s ‘Demagoguing’ Bipartisan Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) joined Fox News anchor Bret Baier for a lengthy discussion on some of the key issues being discussed during the Democrat National Convention this week and engaged in a debate about border policies. “This theme of this convention, a lot of it is about freedom....
At fall convocation, campus leaders urge 9,000 new students to discover the ‘Berkeley Way’
Like most incoming students at UC Berkeley, Jocelyn Orozco is both nervous and excited. She’s nervous about “how challenging the classes are and how competitive everyone is,” she said, and “excited about meeting new friends and absorbing as much as I can in the next two years.”
Gallery Wendi Norris expands team
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- In response to the evolving needs of its vibrant artist roster and collector base, Gallery Wendi Norris is pleased to welcome Ye-Bhit Hong as Assistant Director and Anya Udovik as Executive Assistant. Additionally, Melanie Cameron has been promoted to Senior Director in recognition of her exemplary work with artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Alice Rahon, among others.
Daly City apartment fire leaves 1 person injured
One resident was treated for smoke inhalation Friday in a fire at a residential apartment complex in Daly City, the North County Fire Authority said.Five companies responded at 5:15 p.m. Friday to the blaze at 111 S. Mayfair Ave., the authority said.The first arriving company found heavy smoke and flames coming from a second-floor unit of a two-story apartment building, firefighters said. The incident caused moderate to major fire and smoke damage to the unit.Residents were able to evacuate themselves. One was treated on scene by firefighter paramedics for smoke inhalation.The cause of the fire is under investigation.The North County Fire Authority serves the cities of Brisbane, Daly City and Pacifica.
SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons
The first week of school wasn't even over yet when San Francisco Unified School Board President Lainie Motamedi resigned Friday morning."Due to personal circumstances, my immediate priority needs to be my health and my family," Motamedi said. "And while I believe this to be a temporary setback, I truly am unable to give this role the attention it deserves."Motamedi leaves office just two years after being appointed by Mayor London Breed, following the recall of three board members in a special election.Board Vice President Matt Alexander will step in as president.MORE: SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures....
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Son of Baseball Hall of Famer signs with new MLB team
One second-generation MLB player is continuing his tour of the NL West. Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reported on Friday that the San Francisco Giants have signed utilityman Cavan Biggio. It is a minor-league contract for Biggio, who is being assigned to Triple-A. Biggio, 29, is the son of Baseball Hall of Famer... The post Son of Baseball Hall of Famer signs with new MLB team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cops furious SF mayor endorsement didn’t involve member vote, but union rules say it’s OK
This week, Mayor London Breed clinched the sole endorsement of the San Francisco Police Officers Association in her race for reelection. Normally, this is a hotly anticipated moment in the SF election cycle, but this time around it raised bitter disagreement over the process of how the sought-after labor union makes its decision.
Alameda Emergency Crews Quick to Contain Monarch Street Gas Leak After Construction Accident
A gas leak in Alameda brought emergency responders to the 2100 block of Monarch Street yesterday. According to the Alameda Fire Department, the call came in after a construction crew accidentally struck a gas pipe. As part of the initial response, the fire department sent out an engine and a chief officer to control the situation.
Newsom trolls Trump on San Francisco praise
Former President Donald Trump unwittingly gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) some fodder for fire as he slammed Vice President Kamala Harris at the southern border. On Thursday, Trump stood in front of unused border wall material stacked near the U.S.-Mexico border as he attacked Harris for her stance on illegal immigration. Conducting some counterprogramming ahead […]
DOJ sues real estate company, alleging it colluded to drive up rent prices
The Department of Justice sued RealPage on Friday, accusing the company of violating antitrust laws by carrying out a price-fixing scheme that involved sharing private rent information among landlord competitors. The DOJ said RealPage, a Texas-based software company widely used in the real estate industry, replaced “competition with coordination” in urban areas, leading to widespread […]
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