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EXCLUSIVE: Documents expose deplorable housing conditions, bacteria in water at San Mateo Co. farms
The mass shooting at a mushroom farm in Half Moon Bay shed light on the deplorable housing conditions farmworkers have been living in for decades.This tragedy prompted the launch of a San Mateo County task force that has been inspecting farms in the county.ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena has been covering this story for over a year and has an exclusive look into these findings.This is the first time San Mateo County finally has clear insight into how farmworkers are living. Through a public records request, we obtained exclusive photos, inspection reports and the findings this task force has been...
Several Bay Area cities, counties receiving state money to combat homelessness
In a virtual news conference Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced more than $130 million to help combat the state's homelessness crisis."We need to take back the streets, and these encampment resolution grants are a part of that," Newsom said.In total, 18 cities and counties across the state will be receiving part of the money. That includes several locations here in the Bay Area, like San Francisco and Contra Costa County.Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia said his county plans on using the $5.7 million it's receiving to clear an encampment near the city of San Pablo.MORE: Sonoma Co. parking lot...
East Bay hills fire threat elevated as people soak up summer-like sun in October
Over in the East Bay, the heat was sweltering.It is supposed to be fall, but it felt more like the middle of the summer and had people looking for ways to beat the heat.Heather Farm in Walnut Creek was a hot spot for this hot October Saturday.MORE: Bay Area copes and cools from October sizzle at coast as heat wave continues"I have grown up in the area. This is like the hottest it's ever been in the summertime. It's so hot today," said Felicia Adler, who lives in Martinez.It is hot, but it's not summer. The East Bay continues to...
Alameda County Police Unions Unanimously Endorse Recall of California District Attorney Pamela Price
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is facing mounting opposition as all 14 police unions in the county have publicly endorsed her recall, just weeks before the November ballot.
San Jose Japanese American farm from early 1900s to be demolished for urban housing
In San Jose, a center of California’s housing crisis, one of the oldest and last remaining Japanese-owned farms in the state will be demolished to pave the way for urban housing. San Jose is home to one of only three existing Japantowns in the country and the only one...
Major Weekend Closure on California's US-101 Connector in San Francisco for Urgent Repair Work
San Francisco drivers, be prepared for major delays this weekend as the northbound US-101 connector to the Central Freeway is closed for emergency barrier repairs. The closure will last until 5 AM on Monday, October 7.
Milpitas seeks protective order against former city manager
Milpitas is seeking an order against its former city manager to stop him from leaking information prior to a trial, the latest saga in an ongoing legal battle. Last December, ousted City Manager Steve McHarris filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Milpitas, accusing city officials of intimidation and unethical behavior — including Mayor Carmen Montano. The city denied wrongdoing and hired an outside law firm to conduct its own investigation into the same issues.
Gov. Newsom awards million to Bay Area cities to clear homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will grant 18 cities $131 million to clear homeless encampments and provide shelter, care and support. The grants are a part of the state’s $1 billion Encampment Resolution Funds. The city of Los Angeles is slated to receive $11.3 million in funding. “We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get […]
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