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HazardHub Provides Critical Wildfire Risk Data and Maps
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- As wildfire season continues to impact California and the western United States, Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced the availability of critical data and maps detailing wildfire risk at the national, state, and local levels. This service leverages more than 1,000 data points and HazardHub risk scores for climate risks and extreme weather events. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821791009/en/ HazardHub wildfire risk scores in the contiguous United States. Source: Guidewire HazardHub
San Jose water rates keep going up
The for-profit company providing water for six Santa Clara County cities will walk back proposed rate hikes over three years. But watchdogs say the cuts are a sham and residents will still face higher water bills. San Jose Water Company initially proposed to hike rates by a total of 20% through 2027. A proposed settlement agreement between the... The post San Jose water rates keep going up appeared first on San José Spotlight.
SF eviction filings return to pre-pandemic levels, data shows
When the eviction warnings began arriving in late June, Leonardo Lopez said his family had already fallen $12,000 behind on rent. His mother, a janitor who is the family’s primary breadwinner, had injured her knee in March 2023, making it difficult for her to work. In addition to rent, their many other bills had begun to stack up, Lopez said. “I was worried they were going to send us to...
$400 Million Awarded to Expand South Bay Treatment Plant to Stop Tijuana River Pollution
California’s elected leaders Wednesday applauded the International Boundary and Water Commission‘s announcement that it has awarded the contract for a project to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. Over the course of the project, the IBWC will use the more than $400 million in federal funding...
Why is car insurance so expensive in California? Premiums may spike by 50% this year
Already used to paying a premium for life's necessities, Californians may see their car insurance rates go up even more as the year progresses, according to a report by insurance comparison tool, Insurify. Why is car insurance so expensive in California? Citing insurer losses due to damage from storms and wildfires in the...
Tesla Semi Crash Sparks 16-Hour I-80 Closure: Battery Fire Challenges Firefighters
Tesla Semi Crash Causes Extended Highway Closure in California. A Tesla Semi truck crashed and caught fire off Interstate 80 in California early Thursday morning, leading to extensive road closures that lasted nearly 16 hours. The incident occurred near the Nevada border, prompting a significant response from emergency services. Cal...
Hayes Valley Building Destroyed By Fire Full of Squatters, Stoking Fears It Could Be Destroyed By Fire Again
It was last August when an under-construction Hayes Valley building caught fire, with many speculating that people camped just outside the site caused the fire. Construction has gone nowhere since, and neighbors are alarmed that squatters appear to have moved in, and it could just burn again. It was just...
Warriors big man officially departs NBA for return to childhood franchise
After months of reporting that suggested it a mere formality, Usman Garuba has officially departed the Golden State Warriors and the NBA to return home to Spain. Garuba has signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid, according to the team on Tuesday. The 22-year-old had previously risen through the junior ranks with Real Madrid to become part of their professional program, before being taken with the 23rd pick of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
Stanford Football Training Camp: Week 4 VIP Updates
Cardinal247.com breaks down the latest updates from Stanford's final week of training camp before the team turns its focus to TCU. Cardinal247 VIP Subscribers can see the latest update here: https://247sports.com/college/stanford/board/102342/contents/stanford-training-camp-week-4-vip-notes-takeaways-234993989/?page=1. Follow Cardinal247 VIP for insider-only updates on Stanford football.
More than a gas station: San Bruno’s Hangry Planet, food truck Vegan Mob hope to fuel Peninsula with plant-based eats and positivity
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At a busy intersection across Tanforan Mall in San Bruno sits Hangry Planet gas station and car wash at 1199 El Camino Real. While some drivers stop by to fuel their vehicles, other customers are drawn in by oddities abound – life-sized merman statues on the roof, assertive posters with phrases like “no animals terrorized here,” and the smell of plant-based barbecue slung out by the green Vegan Mob food truck sitting in the lot. Step inside the store and you’ll find rows of plant-based snacks, beverages, sandwiches and grab-and-go items stocking the shelves.
California lawmakers [quietly] pass bill allowing alcohol sales until 4 a.m. at club in new LA Clippers arena
California lawmakers on Tuesday night quietly passed a bill that will flex state law by allowing alcohol sales inside of a club in the future arena of the Los Angeles Clippers until 4 a.m. The bill, AB 3206, will only allow the very early morning sale of alcohol inside of...
California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association celebrates 55 years of elevating municipal administration
Did you know that the California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association (CMRTA) was founded in 1968 when business tax professionals recognized the value of regular networking to improve their knowledge, skills and performance? Since then, CMRTA has grown into a vibrant community of hundreds of local government agencies, state and federal organizations all working together to elevate municipal administration.
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