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Tesla chemical spill: Palo Alto apologizes for delay in notifying residents
A Tesla chemical spill is under investigation in Palo Alto.Officials say more than 900 gallons of a solution were recovered from storm drains.PREVIOUS STORY: Tesla can face fines for chemical spill at Palo Alto facilityOn October 17, Palo Alto resident Mike Hedlom took this video of the neon green liquid outside a Tesla research facility."I was pretty sure it was probably a coolant or a brake fluid, something along those lines but even so it wasn't what should be in the gutter," Hedlom said.Hedlom reported it to the city.The Office of Emergency Services said some kind of chemical used to...
Hayward residents fed up with homeless encampment fires threatening homes
One week ago, we told you about fires that started in a Hayward community, originating in a homeless encampment. After seeing our report, another neighborhood just two miles away, is sharing similar concerns and speaking out over fires plaguing the area."I was in my bed, watching TV - next thing you know I heard an explosion," said one man who didn't want to be identified. He says the entire Hideaway Townhomes complex was shaking the night of September 13 when fire erupted behind a sound wall."It's nerve-wracking because you never know when it's going to happen and because of this...
SF police celebrate crime-fighting efforts utilizing drone technology
The San Francisco Police Department showed off the latest successes of their drone program Monday with a presentation that included audience members from San Jose.In one video clip, a suspect was seen breaking into a car as police watched live through a drone above, coordinating with officers on the ground to make an arrest. "This drone deployed immediately to the area and quickly saw that this person was actually exiting this tradesmen entrance with a bicycle," a San Francisco Police officer said, narrating the footage captured from a police drone. "And then went back in and actually comes out with a...
SJ unhoused man's massive Dia de los Muertos altar for his service dog under threat of being removed
An unhoused man in San Jose is fighting to keep his Dia de los Muertos altar up after Caltrans reportedly threatened to take it down.The altar is in honor of his service dog, who died shortly before he became homeless.It's set up near the corner of 7th and Virginia Street in San Jose.Complete with his leash, harness, toys and photos, Miguel Maruyama's service dog 'Nacho' is being memorialized in a Dia de los Muertos altar, also known as an ofrenda.VIDEO: Unhoused Berkeley fire victim with Stage 4 cancer gets temporary homeA man on his fifth round of chemotherapy was gifted...
Full closure of vital California mountain highway announced for essential maintenance work
SARATOGA, CA – Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 has announced a full closure of State Route 9 (SR-9) in Saratoga for essential maintenance work, effective Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM. The closure will affect the stretch between Sanborn Road and Redwood Gulch Road and is necessary for activities including fallen tree removal, drainage cleaning, and roadway repairs.
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