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San Francisco 49ers May Have Found the Perfect RB2 Behind Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey is one of the most explosive running backs in the league, arguably the premier player at the position, and in a lot of ways the engine that powers the San Francisco 49ers‘ offense. McCaffrey is vitally important to the 49ers’ success, and last season rushed for a...
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Located on 217 protected acres and nearly straddling the Napa-Sonoma County line, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art engages its community in the connective power of art and nature through its permanent collection of Northern California art, contemporary exhibitions, and thought-provoking educational programs that inspire creativity and curiosity. Di Rosa’s...
Sonoma supervisors approve new tenant protections
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved new tenant protections this week that are designed to strengthen existing state rules governing evictions. The new ordinance buttresses state law in several ways, including by applying "just cause" eviction requirements as soon as someone takes occupancy of a rental unit, rather than after a year of tenancy. Just cause evictions are allowed for things like nonpayment of rent, lease violations or criminal activity, according to county officials. The county's regulations also apply to subsidized housing, which the state rules exempt, and they prohibit most evictions during declared emergencies and require landlords to provide tenant rights...
Storm System Brings Rain, Potential Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Watch to Northern California
In a weather report released early this morning by the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Californians are being reminded to stay alert as a storm system continues to sweep across the region. According to the National Weather Service, northern parts of the state should expect rain, with isolated thunderstorms possibly causing "brief heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds." The report also highlights a Flash Flood Watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar area, effective until 7 PM today due to potential debris flows.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
Gavin Newsom Spars With Fox’s Bret Baier Over California Border Polices and Trump’s ‘Demagoguing’ Bipartisan Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) joined Fox News anchor Bret Baier for a lengthy discussion on some of the key issues being discussed during the Democrat National Convention this week and engaged in a debate about border policies. “This theme of this convention, a lot of it is about freedom....
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan Resigns, Helps Husband's Run for Mayor
Fremont City Councilmember Jenny Kassan is planning to resign from her post this year, in part to help support her husband’s candidacy for mayor. Kassan, who was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, submitted a letter of resignation to the city clerk’s office on Thursday. She told KQED she plans to stay on long enough to help appoint an interim successor to her seat, which could take several weeks.
San Leandro tech startup to sell drones the size of several cars, flying 600 miles at a time
These days, the mention of a “drone” might bring to mind the small, buzzy cameras that hover high in the air, capturing images and footage of the world below. Manal Habib, the San Leandro-based founder of aviation startup MightyFly, thinks about autonomous aircrafts with a broader imagination. And she hopes her eventual customers do, too.
Teen culinary students showed their skills at the Sonoma City Party
Sonoma Valley Boys and Girls Club’s Teen Services recently shined a spotlight on their Lovin’ Oven Culinary Academy (LOCA) students as they showcased their skills in preparing Picnic Kits. These kits marked a significant milestone as the first to be released under the LOCA Provisions brand. According to...
Feds, state AGs claim tech firm enabled landlords to artificially raise rents
The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general, including California AG Rob Bonta, sued a technology company Friday for allegedly creating software that enables landlords to artificially raise rents — especially in Southern California. Landlords use RealPage Inc.’s revenue management software to price multifamily rental units.
CIF has new guidelines to protect student-athletes from heat-related illnesses
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Stadium lights beamed for the first game of the season for many districts throughout San Diego. The start of the new school year also brought new procedures to protect student-athletes from extreme heat. School districts must follow the California Interscholastic Federation Guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses...
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