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Deny Data! Oakland Criticizes Newsom’s Direct Approach to Crime in California Cities
MJP – The controversial and highly publicized efforts of California Governor Gavin Newsom to reduce crime in the state have not gone unnoticed. The controversy surrounding the governor’s strategy draws attention to the difficulties of dealing with urban crime and striking a balance between community concerns and effective solutions, especially in Oakland where his recent actions are being criticized.
Two Arrested for Murder of Efren Reynoso in Antioch, Charged by Contra Costa County DA
Following an early morning tragedy in Antioch, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Efren Reynoso. In a recent update, the Antioch Police Department detailed that with help from the Stockton Police Department, both individuals implicated in the homicide were apprehended on Tuesday, following days of investigation. The update was made public yesterday and has been documented by the Antioch Police Department.
Oakland boxer hopes to revitalize Bay Area boxing scene
Undefeated middleweight boxer Amari Jones is preparing to showcase his skills in a highly anticipated main event fight at the Oakland Marriott this Saturday. Jones, 22, expressed pride in representing his hometown and the broader Bay Area in the boxing world. "Representing Oakland, and not just Oakland but the Bay Area, there's not a lot that comes out of the Bay Area in boxing," he said. Training at his Pittsburg-based gym, the Lions Den, Jones is determined to change that narrative. "Honestly, when I came up in boxing out here, there wasn't too many people doing it. So,...
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
Cheetos & popular snacks to be banned as officials take aim at ‘dangerous’ ingredients despite serious doubts about law
STUDENTS in California may soon be searching elsewhere to grab their favorite snacks. On Thursday, lawmakers sent Governor Gavin Newsom a bill to ban schools from distributing or selling products containing six common food dyes. The food dyes included in the bill include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3. The purpose […]
Project Safe Neighborhoods Nets Sentences for Three Convicted Felons in August Operations
In a concerted effort to curb the ever-present shadow of gun violence and violent crime, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) continues its operation within various communities and law enforcement levels. Throughout August, several cases have highlighted the initiative's commitment to its cause. Notable among these has been the prosecution and sentencing of three convicted felons, as announced by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
Exposed by his colleague, Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer intentionally lied during a hearing about his compensation
The Wednesday, August 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting was a watershed moment that unfortunately verified what many suspect - that elected officials can intentionally deceive the public. Elk Grove's case was unique because a public document request or a whistleblower did not uncover the deception. In this instance, a...
Downtown SF Oktoberfest Will Be the First Boozy, Open-Container ‘Entertainment Zone’ Party
The streets will be closed to cars and the beer steins flowing at Oktoberfest on Front, as the Oktoberfest block part will be California’s first alcohol-drenched “entertainment zone” party under new legislation. San Francisco’s response to downtown SF still being quite moribund compared to pre-pandemic times has...
Sports bar featuring women's sports coming to San Francisco
San Francisco is getting a new bar that will feature women sports.The bar is still in its planning stage.The founders are fundraising right now to open a location near the Mission and Castro neighborhoods.It will be unique as women's profession sports will be prioritized on the TVs.MORE: San Francisco's Oktoberfest on Front to be 'first-ever entertainment zone event in CA history'The founders say they got the idea after having difficulty getting women's sports on the TVs at pubs."It will be a place that women's sports as well as local athletes that play in local sports leagues can come watch a game or gather after their own game and just build," said Sara Yergovich, a co-founder of the car.The bar will be called Rikki's -- named after Rikki Streicher, a San Francisco LGBTQ leader who founded the Gay Games Federation in 1982. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Local fire agencies prepare for all types of emergencies, including someone falling into a 30,000-gallon wine tank
Aug. 31—More than 40 feet above ground, a handful of Woodbridge Fire District crew members scramble to set up a rope and pulley system atop a winery tank. One of them will soon be lowered into the tank to retrieve someone who fell in. Mokelumne Fire District Chief Mark Weber said it's rare someone would fall into a tank large enough to hold 30,000 gallons, but it does happen. That's why he was ...
Flooded problems: Fed policies may cost residents more, but still leave them at risk
An Associated Press review has found that thousands of people may be paying more for flood insurance or remain unaware of the dangers of dam failures because of conflicting federal policies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a way for communities to earn discounts on flood insurance by taking steps to reduce risks. One option is to share information about places that could get inundated if a dam were to fail. But some federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Reclamation, have restricted the release of inundation maps for their dams. The bureau told the AP it plans to relax restrictions over the next eight years.
California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California officials have issued a mandatory recall of two additional marijuana products for using an illegal pesticide. On Thursday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a consumer advisory regarding the mandatory recall of the following legal marijuana products: Jack Herer Curepen premium THC oil vape cartridge, 1,000 milligrams. Animal Cookies Live Resin Diamonds concentrate, … Continue reading The post California Issues More Marijuana Recalls for Illegal Pesticide Use appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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