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HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Can We Limit Rentals?
How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals?. Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%? Can some communities enforce a 6-month to 2-year residency requirement after purchase, requiring the owner to live there? Or can a community require that the tenants be screened in advance? Is there a way to require transparency of ownership requirements to know who is purchasing homes – permanent residents or corporations.
Bay Area "superager" takes part in study that may hold keys to living a long life
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.While life expectancy in the U.S. is just over 77 years, many live long beyond that. A so-called "SuperAger" from Albany in her 90s is hoping to shed light on the keys to living a long life.At age 97, Charlotte Goode is still walking, taking care of her own apartment and holds a lively conversation."I have really had a great life. I have no regrets. I have done many things," Goode said.She's spent decades as a court-appointed advocate for children...
Artificial intelligence can be our first line of defense in limiting the effects of wildfires
California, like many of the states in our region, has faced some of the most devastating wildfires in recent history. The “Golden State” is leading the charge in wildfire prevention by integrating cutting-edge technology into its fire management strategies. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the use of AI-trained cameras that monitor […] The post Artificial intelligence can be our first line of defense in limiting the effects of wildfires appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Triple digits expected next week in Bay Area as NWS issues heat advisory
(KRON) — After a brief cooldown followed the heat wave to start the month, hot temperatures are making their way back to the Bay Area. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory in the Bay Area for the next two days, the agency announced Thursday in a post on X. The advisory, which warns […]
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.
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 ...
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.
Bay Area air quality advisory issued because of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday. Smoke from fires in Northern California is expected to impact the Bay Area on Friday. The air district said Thursday morning that conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. The public can check for real-time smoke pollution levels in their local area at https://fire.airnow.gov. Hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible in portions of the Bay Area, especially at higher altitudes and in the...
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