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Men’s rights activists drop suit against Palo Alto golf course
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A pair of men’s right activists who earlier this year filed a lawsuit against Palo Alto’s municipal golf course over its women’s clinic have dropped their legal challenge, court records indicate. Steve Frye and George St. George, who have a track...
San Jose Earthquake: 2.8-magnitude quake rattles Bay Area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A 2.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the South Bay late Monday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey said the small earthquake struck the Seven Trees neighborhood of San Jose around 5:39 p.m.
Smoke from Northern California fire expected to drift into SF Bay Area
Smoke from the Thompson Fire burning near Oroville, 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, was beginning to drift into the Bay Area Tuesday night and is forecast to continue to move into the region on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to bake California, officials said. With air quality in...
Antioch cancels 4th of July parade due to heat
(KRON) — The City of Antioch canceled its 4th of July parade due to excessive heat, it announced on Tuesday. The Bay Area is currently facing a days-long heat wave that rolled in on Tuesday. The National Weather Service called it an “exceptionally dangerous situation.”. The city will...
East Bay among hottest parts of Bay Area during heat wave
LIVERMORE, Calif. - The East Bay will be one of the hottest areas in the Bay Area this week. Restaurants and businesses in downtown Livermore said they didn't see as many people as they'd normally see sitting outside on Monday evening. In fact, we found more people dining indoors than...
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Anti-LGBTQ hate incidents continue to rise in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The 2023 Hate Crimes in California report was just released, highlighting data and resources to combat hate against multiple groups including the LGBTQ community. The report says anti-LGBTQ incidents increased by more than 86% from 2022. "I’m not surprised by the findings because we’ve been experiencing it...
Petaluma is the first Bay Area city to offer free bus rides
PETALUMA, Calif. - Petaluma is the first Bay Area city to offer free bus rides. The city's transit services will be completely fare-free as part of a one-year pilot program. City leaders say the goal is to help people learn about public transit, remove cost barriers, and meet the city's climate goals.
COVID-19 summer surge his the Bay Area again
The annual summer surge of COVID-19 infections has begun in San Francisco.Why it matters: In addition to the spread of new variants, people congregating indoors to avoid extreme heat and an extremely busy July 4 travel period are expected to drive up infections.Threat level: While experts expect this summer wave to remain mild, it's a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly among those who are medically vulnerable.By the numbers: Cases are growing or likely growing in 39 states, according to the latest CDC data — including California, which has seen a surge in the levels of COVID discovered in human sewage....
San Jose parents want new leadership in largest school district
Parents and community advocates are calling for new leadership in San Jose’s largest public school district following a county report that highlights numerous issues — which the district disputes. Community members spoke Thursday at a San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) board of trustees meeting, citing a Santa...
Santa Clara County fire crews remind residents fireworks illegal in the county
It will be hot in Santa Clara County this week, only further drying out the grasses and increasing the fire fuel.The timing is expected, but it is nonetheless a concern to firefighters like Battalion Chief Tyler Mortenson, with the Santa Clara County Fire Department."There's a lot of fuel available to ignite. In spite of our best efforts, there are usually a lot of illegal fireworks. That's our main concern," he said. "That's really the message we're trying to get out."He said grass fires are the main concern at this point in the season."We've had more than our normal share to...
Law Project Advocates for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Students and faculty at Stanford Law School are leading advocacy efforts in intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) law and policy by developing new resources and increasing awareness of, and access to, existing services and supports. Utilizing student engagement, policy analysis, and academic research, the Stanford Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law...
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