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Extreme heat has killed up to 1,000 fish at Fremont lake, city says
The Bay Area's sweltering temperatures are blamed for a fish kill at a lake in Fremont.The city told ABC7 News that 500-1,000 fish have died in Central Park's Lake Elizabeth.VIDEO: How Alameda County Fair officials are protecting livestock during heat waveThe Alameda County Fair is staying open through Sunday amid triple-digit heat and taking precautions to help protect the 4-H and FFA animals.Crews began cleaning up the fish shortly after they were discovered Wednesday.Fremont officials say the recent heat is lowering oxygen levels in the water as well as the overall water level.The city is trying to raise the water level to help protect the surviving fish. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
San Jose man dies amid Bay Area heat wave
A Man in San Jose died amid a heat wave in the Bay Area, Mayor Matt Mahan said on Wednesday. Mahan posted on social media that a homeless man died on Tuesday due to the heat. "This was an avoidable tragedy and exactly why we’re moving with urgency to create enough basic, dignified shelter for everyone — it’s not compassionate to leave people suffering in unmanaged, unsheltered and unsafe conditions. We’ll be keeping our cooling centers open late through July 9th — please help spread the word," Mahan said in a statement.
The First city in the Bay Area to provide free bus travel is Petaluma
Petaluma is the first city in the Bay Area to provide free bus transportation to its residents. As part of a pilot experiment that will last for one year, the city’s public transportation services will be fully free of charge. The purpose, according to the leaders of the city,...
Power Outages Affect Thousands in San Mateo County and Beyond
Heat-related issues have led to a significant power outage affecting approximately 1,700 customers near Pescadero in San Mateo County late Thursday afternoon, according to PG&E. Widespread Outages Hit Pescadero and San Jose. As of 4:05 p.m., PG&E crews were actively working to resolve the issue, although there was no estimated...
San Mateo County Passes on Developing the Old Bay City Flowers 50- Acre Property for Half Moon Bay Farmworker Affordable Housing and Ag Distribution Hub
PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County Executive’s Office on July 2nd, 2024. After a months-long study of a coastside former greenhouse site once eyed for affordable housing and other amenities, the County of San Mateo today publicly announced that it will not move forward with acquisition of the property.
Smoke from Northern California fire expected to drift into SF Bay Area
Smoke from the Thompson Fire burning near Oroville, 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, was beginning to drift into the Bay Area Tuesday night and is forecast to continue to move into the region on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to bake California, officials said. With air quality in...
Sunnyvale drone show replaces fireworks on Fourth of July
In the heart of Silicon Valley and the middle of a heat wave, one city hopes to use new technologies to emulate a classic Fourth of July tradition. Instead of fireworks, Sunnyvale is hosting a drone light show at Baylands Park at 6:30 p.m. City officials said the drone show will be safer and more... The post Sunnyvale drone show replaces fireworks on Fourth of July appeared first on San José Spotlight.
At $27M, Oakland’s pothole payouts are the priciest of any Bay Area city
OAKLAND, Calif. - John Gilbert was riding with the Grizzly Peak cyclists one afternoon when he turned a blind corner near the Chabot and Science Center in Oakland. "I saw this huge pothole," he said. The 74-year-old Berkeley biomedical engineer and semi-professional timpani player was thrown off his bike. He...
Dumbarton Bridge California: Vital Link in Bay Area Transit
The Dumbarton Bridge, spanning 1.63 miles across the San Francisco Bay, is a vital connector between the East Bay and the Peninsula, carrying over 70,000 vehicles daily. As part of State Route 84 (SR 84), the bridge plays a crucial role in facilitating Silicon Valley commutes and providing public access to the Bay Area’s diverse communities and natural habitats.
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