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SF mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai wants more investment in community policing
Building a Better Bay Area means giving you the information you need to vote. And what happens in the San Francisco Mayor's race will impact not only the city, but the entire Bay Area.So this week, we're talking with each of the top five mayoral candidates on ABC7 News at 3 p.m.MORE: San Francisco mayoral candidates spar in 1st debateOn Thursday, San Francisco District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai joined us and explained why his approach to crime is investing more in community policing."We're down officers right now, but we are not down the willpower," Safai said. "So what I proposed is - mandatory foot and bike patrols, proactive community policing, we need to spread that around San Francisco."Watch the full interview in the media player above. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
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 […]
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
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 ...
Pet of the Week: Stubbs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA’s Pet of the Week is Stubbs. Stubbs is a young adult bearded dragon looking for his forever home. He has a feisty personality and would love to go to a home with someone who has bearded dragon experience and is likely to understand him! For example, his future person might know that bearded dragons sometimes puff out their throats (or “beards”) when they become stressed or feel threatened.
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...
Bay Area man gets prison for selling counterfeit electronics to U.S. military
An Alameda County man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of selling counterfeit electronics to the Department of Defense that were intended to be used in military equipment, including a nuclear submarine, prosecutors said Thursday.According to Northern District of California U.S. Attorney Ismael Ramsey's office, 63-year-old Steve H.S. Kim was sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Kim pleaded guilty in March to wire fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods."Our military must be able to trust that the equipment it is receiving actually reflects what it has purchased," Ramsey said in a statement. Court documents...
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