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The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
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...
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
Case Against Airbnb in Fatal House Party Shooting Can Proceed, Judge Rules
The family of an 18-year-old fatally shot during a Sunnyvale house party at a property rented through Airbnb notched a rare win against the short-term rental giant in court this week. In a Thursday order from the bench, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles Haines rejected Airbnb’s attempt to get...
CSU, UC schools establish new encampment and protest rules
New rules limiting student protests on California’s college campuses are taking effect as students return for the start of a new school year. We talk to two EdSource reporters about their reporting on the changes. Then, Escondido is seeing a rise in juvenile gang violence. We hear what’s behind...
Softball Hires Kaitlyn ‘Kat’ Guevara as New Pitching Coach
Santa Clara University has appointed Kaitlyn "Kat" Guevara as the new assistant softball coach, bringing over five years of collegiate coaching experience. She comes from Monterey Peninsula College, where she served as head coach, and previously worked at West Valley College as an assistant and interim head coach. Guevara aims to leverage her extensive background in pitching and hitting instruction to enhance the Broncos' program.
August angst in Santa Clara
Your Jock Blog author was accused of such saltiness today by a few of our loyal listeners. How so? Perhaps because I dared muse that the absence of Brandon Aiyuk, the injuries to Ricky Pearsall, the memories of a gashed run defense from last January and the all-around blah of a Super Bowl hangover dared bring a few clouds to our normally sunny mornings on KNBR.
Santa Clara Unified: Bracher Elementary Modernization PLA Pilot
School is in session. The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees had a construction-themed meeting to discuss the Project Labor Agreement for Bracher Elementary School as well as pool construction at Santa Clara and Wilcox high schools. Project Labor Agreement. At the Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting, the Board got a...
The Central Valley restaurants celebrating Pistachio Week
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – Restaurants across the Central Valley will be offering pistachio-inspired menu items as part of the third annual Pistachio Week. The campaign starts on Aug. 25 and ends Sept. 1. The campaign is a partnership between several Central Valley restaurants and the American Pistachio Growers. The...
Love’s opens 16th California travel stop featuring 111 parking spots, dog park
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Love’s has announced the opening of its 16th travel stop in California featuring 111 parking spots for professional drivers, a dog park and numerous other amenities. According to a media release, the new travel stop is located off Highway 99 and Taft Highway in...
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