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What does Andy Duong know about widely criticized attack ads in Oakland’s 2022 mayor’s race?
Another angle has emerged in Oakland’s sprawling public corruption investigation. This one involves Andy Duong, the scion of the family that owns California Waste Solutions, Oakland’s trash recycler, and Mario Juarez, a Fruitvale businessman and political operative. Readers may recall that the FBI raided Duong’s home on June...
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Four Takeaways From the Bankruptcy Filing Rocking a California Wine Company
Shortly after the news broke that one of California’s biggest wine companies, Vintage Wine Estates, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it appears that the company plans to lay off all of its employees, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Here are four things to know about the bankruptcy and mass layoff case that’s rocking California wine country:
Reno-Sparks to cool off Saturday as temps dip into 80s
High temperatures in Reno-Sparks will drop into the 80s on Saturday before ticking back up at the end of the weekend as smoke from California wildfires heads toward the area. Smoke from California and northern Washoe County wildfires is currently heading toward northwestern Nevada but could drift toward Reno later this weekend,...
Man Fatally Shot In Mission District Following Brawl Near 16th Street BART
A 20-year-old man was killed Wednesday evening near the 16th and Mission BART station in SF's Mission District, in the second shooting to occur in that vicinity in two weeks. Shots rang out around 5:30 pm Wednesday at 16th and Mission streets, where a group of about 20 people had been gathered in the BART plaza on the southwest side of the intersection.
Top 10 Softball Plays of 2024
Kicking us off at no. 10, @D_Brooks_23's diving catch vs CMU ?? pic.twitter.com/kQCgknogYP — USF Softball (@USFSoftball) June 18, 2024. No. 9 in 2024's top ?? ??#HornsUp ?? pic.twitter.com/gE8vA9YvmQ — USF Softball (@USFSoftball) June 21, 2024. 8.
Girls' flag football thriving with support from 49ers
Thursday was an open practice day for the Niners at their Santa Clara facility, but young female fans aren't just watching from the sidelines anymore.When the stars of the 49ers took the field in Santa Clara, 14-year-old Isis Chaudhry was taking notes on everything she saw. "I like the roughness, I like the competitiveness, I like the running, I like the plays, I like just seeing the ball and catching it," Chaudhry said. But she wasn't just speaking as a fan. Isis is part of a new generation of female football players. Last season, she was the MVP...
Merola Concludes All Female-Directed Summer Festival With Merola Grand Finale
Merola Opera Program's 2024 Summer Festival comes to a triumphant conclusion with the Merola Grand Finale, where the best and brightest of tomorrow's operatic stars offer up a sampling of opera's greatest hits and hidden gems. This celebratory concert features all 29 of this year's young artists, chosen from more than 1,300 international applicants, performing dazzling operatic selections on the stage of the War Memorial Opera House. With a full orchestra conducted by Steven White and stage direction by 2024 Merola Stage Director Anna Theodosakis, this evening showcases the extraordinary talent, dedication, and passion of the 2024 Merola participants, who collectively hail from 13 states and seven countries. A reception with the artists is held immediately following the performance (additional ticket required - $85). The Merola Grand Finale will be presented 7:30pm, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco. For more information or to purchase tickets ($25/$40/$50/$65, $10 for ages 25 and under or those attending their first Merola production), the public may visit merola.org/summerfestival or call the San Francisco Box Office at 415-864-3330.
Four Arrested in East Oakland After Police Spot Vehicle Linked to Strong-Arm Robbery
Yesterday, the Oakland Police Department made several arrests after spotting a vehicle believed to be associated with a strong-arm robbery in the Bay Area. OPD officers from the Community Response Team were conducting patrols in East Oakland when they identified the vehicle on Kingsley Circle, as reported by the Oakland Police Department.
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