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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...
A rash of tech billionaires are pivoting to Trump — but not because they’re MAGA bros
The Bay Area has long been, and remains, a hippie-dippie bastion of Democrats who voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. But there’s a small, powerful sect of Silicon Valley billionaires who are carving a path for the maybe-Trumpers and the MAGA-curious in the tech world.
Thursday Morning What's Up: Mick Jagger Cracks Bay Area Jokes at Levi’s Stadium Stones Show
The month of June saw San Francisco’s lowest number of fatal drug overdoses in two years, according to the SF Medical Examiner’s Office. Data released this week showed 48 people died from accidental overdoses in June, which is down 15% from the 57 such deaths in June 2023, and the lowest monthly SF overdose death total since the 43 recorded in July 2022. [KQED]
TIMELINE: Bay Area heat advisory inland with hotter temps coming tomorrow
A Heat Advisory begins at 10 a.m. Thursday for areas away from the coast.Our heat risk will remain in the minor to moderate category meaning this is not the hottest day we have experienced this summer, but those sensitive to heat should take precautions.Hottest cities on Thursday will be in the 90s and the hottest cities on Friday will reach 100 degrees and possibly higher.Cooler air rushes in on SaturdayThis is not a heat wave, as we typically use that term for 3+ days of 100+ heat Inland.WATCH: Heat wave vs. heat exhaustion - how to tell the differenceMeteorologist Drew...
1 dead in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 680 in Fremont
At least one person died in a multiple-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that around 7:05 a.m., its officers learned about a crash involving six vehicles, including a jackknifed big rig, on the highway's southbound lanes just north of the Mission Boulevard South off-ramp. Due to the collision, three southbound I-680 lanes between Auto Mall Parkway and the Mission Boulevard off-ramp were blocked, according to CHP. Motorists traveling in the area were advised to expect traffic delays. There was no further information about the crash immediately available.
“That would put the Warriors back in the thick of things” – Kendrick Perkins proposes a trade idea that could elevate the Dubs back into contention
Kendrick Perkins suggests the Warriors trade for Brandon Ingram to boost their offensive firepower and support Stephen Curry.
Santa Clara County jail inmate dies by suicide in his cell
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said that at 6:41 p.m. on July 5, deputies assigned to the Main Jail Complex found 24-year-old inmate Jose Herrera unresponsive in his assigned cell. Herrera was alone in his cell at the time. Life-saving measures were immediately provided to him through CPR. Around 6:55 p.m., medical personnel arrived and transported Herrera to a hospital, deputies said. Around 2:30 p.m. on July 10, Herrera was pronounced dead at the hospital. "The Sheriff's Office followed standard protocol for an in-custody death by conducting a joint investigation among the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office," the law enforcement agency said. According to the coroner, Herrera died due to hanging, with the manner of death being suicide. The Sheriff's Office said he was arrested and booked into the Main Jail on July 5 on suspicion of robbery, possession of a loaded firearm, various other felonies, and several outstanding warrants.
Brentwood Vice Mayor Meyer responds to son’s arrest, social media rumors of special treatment
Brentwood Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer took to her Facebook page Wednesday night to address her son’s arrest last weekend and apparent rumors on social media regarding special treatment that have spread from it. “There has been a significant amount of misinformation circulating, and I am limited in what I...
San Francisco: Sweeping Salesforce changes are on the way
San Francisco-based technology company Salesforce is following a trend by requiring employees to return to the office in person, according to an update on the company's website. An internal memo obtained by The Standard details how Salesforce plans to enforce the policy for its San Francisco employees. The company's CEO...
Giants sign former Yankees reliever who ended up being wasted trade acquisition
Back in February, the New York Yankees conducted some light business with the Milwaukee Brewers after shipping Jake Bauers to them in November. This time, the Bombers were looking for some pitching help. They acquired Clayton Andrews in a trade with the Brew Crew. Remember him? He appeared in 1/3...
New Oakland housing law protects disabled renters when elevators break
In Oakland’s aging rental housing, it’s not uncommon for elevators to break and stay out of service for days or weeks. What may be a simple annoyance for most renters can create safety hazards for tenants who have mobility challenges, cutting them off from daily life. A new...
Tibetan monks to create sand mandala in Mendocino
This summer, the venerable monks of Sera Jey Monastic University will bring the sacred art of creating Tibetan sand mandalas to the Mendocino Coast. This special event is a fundraiser for the Sera Jey Foundation, which supports the education of exiled Tibetan youth in India and promotes global kindness. The...
Former American League Rookie of the Year All But Officially Retired
The longtime Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants third baseman is all but officially retired. Evan Longoria hasn’t signed a new contract since helping the Arizona Diamondbacks reach the World Series. He hasn’t filed any retirement paperwork either. Longoria did, however, tell Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that while not officially retired, he’s unlikely to continue playing.
Lights out on ‘Jesus Saves’ Cross on the Hill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Commuters on Interstate 580 heading east toward the Altamont Pass at night are no longer greeted by an illuminated cross on the hillside that reads “Jesus Saves”. While the 550 feet tall by 240 feet wide grass carving of the cross is...
Mendocino Coast Calendar of Events
Please submit free event listings by noon on the Monday before the event to events@advocate-news.com. Please include a high-resolution horizontal photo or two of artwork on display. Please contact us about how to publicize paid events, classes, and workshops. All content is subject to editing. Government Meetings. Fort Bragg online:...
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...
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