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Dead bird, two mosquito groups test positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa
(KRON) — West Nile virus activity is intensifying in Contra Costa County, with the latest reports confirming two more groups of mosquitoes and a dead bird testing positive. The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (CCMVCD) identified the infected mosquitoes in Martinez and Oakley, while the bird was found in Brentwood. With previous cases […]
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Mosquito pesticide to be sprayed in section of Martinez Friday
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night because of the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus there.The district said it will be spraying between dusk time -- approximately 7:50 p.m. -- and 11 p.m. in an area bordered on the north by the San Joaquin River, on the south by Pacheco Boulevard, on the east by Pacheco Creek and on the west by Embarcadero Street.The ultra-low volume pesticide will be sprayed by truck, according to the vector control district.In July, a man died from West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, the county's first death from the disease since 2006.More information on the district's efforts to control the mosquito population can be found at www.contracostamosquito.com.Contra Costa County residents can help identify areas of potential disease risk by reporting dead birds to the California Dead Bird Call Center at (877) 968-2473 or at westnile.ca.gov. Dead birds are often the first sign of West Nile virus in a particular area.
San Jose tiny homes could become jail diversion site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who...
Alameda police save the day for girl with cancer after theft
ALAMEDA, Calif. - A thief attempted to steal a young girl’s dreams of being a superhero in Alameda, but actual heroes stepped in to save the day. Surveillance footage captured a man in July stealing a HelloFresh meal-kit package from Molly Laufer's home. Laufer later discovered the alleged thief...
WATER SHELF PODCAST: “Liquid Asset” by Buzz Thompson
Buzz Thompson joins the Water Shelf Podcast to talk about his innovative and extraordinary new book, Liquid Asset: How Business and Government Can Partner to Solve the Freshwater Crisis (Stanford University Press, 2004). Barton H. “Buzz” Thompson, Jr. is the Robert E. Paradise Professor of Natural Resources Law...
2026 OL Quinn Buckey talks Stanford interest ahead of junior season
Quinn Buckey is walking into the 2024 season as one of the more imposing 2026 prospects in the always deeply-talented Kern County – as the Bakersfield (Calif.) Liberty 2026 offensive lineman stands at 6-foot-6, 280-pounds. If the surname rings a bell to Stanford Cardinal fans, he's got an older...
Women’s soccer falls to No. 2 ranked Stanford, 3-1
The San Diego State women’s soccer team (1-1-1) suffered their first season loss against the nation’s No. 2 ranked team, Stanford (3-0-0), 3-1, at the SDSU Sports Deck on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Stanford Cardinal proved why they were the runner-up in last year’s NCAA tournament by taking...
City of Antioch Set to Hire Next City Manager
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will look to appoint Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager with a 2-year contract. The move comes after the city has played musical chairs with the city manager position since the retirement of Ron Bernal in 2021—Cornelius Johnson, Ana Cortez, Forrest Ebbs and Kwame Reed have all served as city manager.
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.”
Measure DD sets out to end concentrated animal feeding operations in Berkeley
The 2024 Berkeley general election will include Measure DD, a historic ballot measure that would prohibit concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. CAFOs are “agricultural operations” where animals are kept in confined stables or enclosures, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. CAFOs commonly house cattle, pigs, chicken and horses.
New Resentencing Practicum Among a Slate of Fascinating, Varied Fall Course Offerings
Berkeley Law’s smorgasbord of fall courses includes some innovative new dishes for students with interests ranging from criminal justice reform to California climate policy to international equality. Drawing on both expert lecturers — often highly-skilled and experienced practitioners — and the school’s powerhouse full-time faculty, these courses complement the...
Professor Osagie K. Obasogie’s ‘Legacies of Eugenics’ Project
In this episode, host Gwyneth Shaw talks to Professor Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics and the only UC Berkeley faculty member to hold an appointment at both our law school and our School of Public Health, including the Joint Medical Program with UC San Francisco. As a sociologist of law and medicine, Obasogie’s research combines doctrinal scholarship with empirical methods and novel theoretical approaches to understand the ways race is central to how the institutions of law and medicine operate.
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