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Developer claims ‘builder’s remedy’ victory for 501-unit project
In an ongoing legal dispute about the use and interpretation of a state housing law, the developer of a 501-unit project proposed on Las Animas Avenue now says the City of Gilroy must allow the residential complex to proceed. The developer of the project, TenSouth, cited a July 2 letter...
Driver involved in Bay Bridge crash jumps off span into San Francisco Bay
A person involved in a crash on the Bay Bridge Thursday afternoon jumped into the bay after running from the crash scene and was eventually rescued by the Coast Guard, authorities said.A spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol told CBS News Bay Area said dispatchers were alerted at about 2:17 p.m. about a crash involving two vehicles heading east on the eastern span of the bridge.Spokesperson Mark Andrews said one of the vehicles rolled over in the collision and the male driver of that vehicle climbed out and began running east on the north shoulder just east of the suspension portion of the span east of Treasure Island.The person then jumped over the railing and into the water and was observed swimming, Andrews said. The Coast Guard was dispatched and the person was rescued. His condition was not immediately known.The second driver involved in the crash was not hurt and there were no other passengers in either car, Andrews said. The circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately known.The crash temporarily blocked the two left lanes while the other three lanes remained open.
The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
SANTA CRUZ, MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a press release Thursday warning people not to eat "recreationally harvested" mussels, clams or whole scallops from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency stated that there were dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning The post The California Department of Public Health warns people not to eat shellfish “sport-harvested” from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties appeared first on KION546.
AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Aptos blaze
APTOS, Calif. — Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area. The blaze near Aptos was discovered by an AI-powered camera on Wednesday, which detects smoke and alerts crews to put it out before the fire is able to grow.
Sonoma County supervisors place Bay Area affordable housing bond on the November ballot
Come November, Sonoma County voters will weigh in on a proposed Bay Area-wide property tax hike to raise money for affordable housing construction. The measure, known as Bay Area Housing for All, could unlock $20 billion from annual surcharges on property tax bills to spur construction of up to 119,000 affordable homes regionwide over 10-plus years. It will appear on the ballot in all nine Bay ...
Forest Service collecting comments on projects including Eel River fish passage
In a press release this week, the Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service announced that it is collecting public comments “on existing projects funded by the Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program for implementation in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.”. According to the release, “the Legacy Roads...
Sam Altman sues builder over $27M flooded, sewage-hit 'lemon' of a mega-mansion
Serial entrepreneur and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has made a bunch of lucrative moves in his time – but his $27 million mega-mansion certainly hasn't been one of them. His lawyers even called it a "lemon" in a recently filed lawsuit accusing the builder of negligence, fraud, and other failures.
Richmond Promise ‘Scholar Celebration’ Coming to Civic Center Plaza
Nearly 500 student dreams for the future will become a higher education reality when the Richmond Promise celebrates its annual ‘Scholar Celebration’ on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza. The Scholar Celebration presents an opportunity for the organization to usher in its...
Tips on Applying For College
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — College is a big leap for everyone to get a higher education after high school. It all starts with applying to the right schools, which can be challenging for some at first. But with the right guidance, students can take their first steps towards a brighter future.
Bay Area man gets prison for selling counterfeit electronics to U.S. military
An Alameda County man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of selling counterfeit electronics to the Department of Defense that were intended to be used in military equipment, including a nuclear submarine, prosecutors said Thursday.According to Northern District of California U.S. Attorney Ismael Ramsey's office, 63-year-old Steve H.S. Kim was sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Kim pleaded guilty in March to wire fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods."Our military must be able to trust that the equipment it is receiving actually reflects what it has purchased," Ramsey said in a statement. Court documents...
Eat Your Way Through Santa Rosa’s Mitote Food Park This Summer
Mitote Food Park — the tented, outdoor oasis in the heart of Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood — has live music, a mezcal bar and a lineup of food trucks with regional Mexican eats from Yucatan to Baja. Scroll through our list of favorite eats and sips to...
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...
Power fully restored for over 1,400 PG&E customers in Redwood Valley area (updated 1:52 p.m.)
This is a developing situation and information may change. We’ll update this article as more information becomes available. The most recent information will be updated at the top of the article, with the earlier reports below. 7/18/24 1:53 p.m. — Power has been fully restored. 7/18/24 12:32 p.m....
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.
Fremont Firebirds Football Eyes First Place Prize
While the calendar still only reads July, the Fremont Firebirds varsity football squad isn’t shy about its goals for the upcoming season. The squad features a number of returners from last season, including third-year varsity quarterback Henry Buenrostro. Now in his senior year, the two-time 1st-team all-league player is...
Heat Dome Returns Over the Bay Area, Expected to Intensify Next Week
Remember that record-breaking heat wave that brought triple-digit temperatures over the Fourth of July? It’s back — kind of — according to the National Weather Service, causing warmer than usual weather across the inland Bay Area over the next few days. “It’s not going to be as...
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