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Roundup: Books, balls and bugs
Sebastopol Library patrons now have the freedom to pick up library holds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the BiblioBox smart locker, easily accessible right outside the library’s western entrance on High Street. The point of the BiblioBox isn’t to replace librarians; it’s to cater to those who, usually for work reasons, can’t make it in during regular library hours.
Warriors’ undefeated run in Summer League comes to end with loss vs. Heat
After ripping off seven straight wins from the California Classic to Las Vegas, the Golden State Warriors’ undefeated run came to an end on Sunday against the Miami Heat. With a spot in the Summer League championship game on the line, the Heat were able to put the Warriors away in a back-and-forth contest that featured a thrilling fourth quarter. Kevin Knox II took over for the Warriors, scoring a game-high 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field with five made three-pointers in 30 minutes before fouling out. Knox added 11 rebounds and two assists to complete an impressive double-double performance. Yuri...
Yankees Linked to $54 Million DJ LeMahieu Replacement: ‘No-Brainer Target’
The New York Yankees are trying to re-take first place in the American League East from the Baltimore Orioles. General manager Brian Cashman is looking for roster upgrades as the July 30 trade deadline nears. Could San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman be a realistic option for the Bombers?
The Warriors are making the right choice with Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski capped an exceptional rookie season with the Golden State Warriors by being named to the All-Rookie first team. The impressive wing played in 74 regular-season games for Golden State, averaging 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.Since the beginning of the offseason, the Warriors have been linked to a potential trade for Lauri Markkanen. Recent reports have cited the Utah Jazz wanting a possible deal centered around Podziemski. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, though, Golden State is more likely to part with Jonathan Kuminga than their All-Rookie...
SailGP AI Camera Can Stop Collisions Before They Happen
The fastest sailing boats in the world are whizzing by me in all directions, but my attention is focused on the one that's not moving. It's the boat representing the US team in the SailGP race series. On the stern of this F-50 hydrofoil is a new camera that could change the way spectators watch this sport.
Oakland A's to lay off staff ahead of move to Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oakland A’s tell ABC10 they’re laying some staff off ahead of their move to West Sacramento to play at Sutter Health Park from the 2025 to 2028 season. The A’s wouldn’t release the specific number of layoffs to occur, but a source...
14-Year-Old Tanishi Gupta Climbs NAG Rankings With 1:01.26 100 Fly at Novato Sectionals
LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “2024 PC Novato CA/NV Speedo Sectionals”. Alto Swim Club 14-year-old Tanishi Gupta ripped a personal-best 1:01.26 to win the women’s 100 butterfly on Saturday night, highlighting the third night of Novato Sectionals. Gupta dropped more than half a second off her previous-best...
People We Meet: His Richmond District Caliente Bistro Kitchen will close in September
Owner and chef Raul Garcia-Antolin is at that point that no one wants to reach. “It’s time to close shop,” he said of Caliente Bistro Kitchen at 4828 Geary Blvd. No matter that it is one of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. The three-year-old Mexican restaurant, located at Geary and Funston, will close its doors in September.
2-Alarm Pittsburg House Fire Sends Two People to Hospital
An overnight 2-alarm house fire in the City of Pittsburg sent a 5-year-old and her father to the hospital. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a home on Apricot Court off Wedgewood at approximately 1:00 am Sunday morning. According to Battalion Chief Scott Valencia, fire crews arrived...
Bay Area native Kamala Harris garners local support in historic presidential race
Support is growing for Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes the favorite to win the Democratic nomination.Experts say the party will unite behind the vice president."Support my friend Kamala Harris for District Attorney!" -- This was years ago when the current vice president was starting her political career.She was the first woman to ever serve as district attorney in San Francisco."Well, I have always been a woman. I don't know what to tell you," Harris said.LIVE UPDATES: Joe Biden drops out of 2024 Presidential ElectionNow, the Bay Area native has a chance to become the first women, first Black...
New water restrictions in California
CALIFORNIA - Starting next year, for the first time, California water providers will face permanent water restrictions to prepare for future reductions in the water supply from the state. The state will track indoor and outdoor water use and set standards for water loss. Providers must make and enforce water-saving...
Young artists worry about a future supplanted by Artificial Intelligence
California young adults probe the conflict between bots and humans in their podcast “The Creative Code.”. This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. Freelance artist Nancy Aguilar has been feeling threatened by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence programs...
Dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower is here. How to watch in California
Now through Sept. 1, specs of dust and rocks will streak across the California night sky as they smack into Earth’s atmosphere when the Perseid Meteor Shower, the most dazzling annual meteor shower seen from Earth, returns to a night sky near you this summer. That comet last visited Earth in 1995. It orbits the sun every 133 years, so it will be about a century before Swift-Tuttle swings around again. But it left us a gift in...
Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
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