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Why does San Francisco have some of the least air conditioned homes in the nation?
(KRON) — The Bay Area’s most recent heat wave has been sweaty, to say the least. Luckily, central air conditioning is a thing (God bless you, technology). Alas, despite being a hub for progressive technology, San Francisco homes are pretty foreign to the concept of built-in air conditioners, as a recently published study shows the […]
Red Flag Warning issued for parts of Bay Area
(KRON) — A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of several Bay Area counties, according to the National Weather Service. The warning went into effect Friday and will remain in effect until 9 a.m. Saturday. The weather service is warning of critically dry fuels, very low relative humidity, and breezy winds. Areas under […]
Here's where Bay Area residents stand with Prop 36, a controversial crime prevention ballot measure
There were opposing rallies on opposite sides of the San Francisco Bay.Both of them were regarding Proposition 36, a ballot measure that voters will decide on during next month's election.If passed, Prop 36 would increase sentencing for certain drug and theft crimes, rolling back previous criminal justice reforms passed by voters in 2014."We have a situation right now in San Francisco where there's just a level of public drug use that we can't tolerate. It's not helping our neighborhoods. It's not helping our economy. But least of all, it's not helping anybody who is struggling with a substance use disorder,"...
Bay Area schools with no or limited air conditioning grapple with heat wave
Some schools in the Bay Area are grappling with the heat wave because they have limited or no air conditioning.No question about it. It's hot across the Bay Area."It's really hot. Yesterday (Wednesday), we clocked maybe 100 degrees, maybe 106 degrees here in San Rafael," said parent Lori Butler.At San Rafael city schools, some classrooms have A/C and some don't.Marcella De Santis's 5-year-old son goes to Sun Valley Elementary.TIMELINE: Here's when Bay Area will see relief from persistent heat wave"When I pick him up, he's all sweaty and hot," said De Santis.His kindergarten classroom is cool though, thanks to air...
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.
California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for housing employee
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.Michael Ballard, whose family owns Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards in the town 45 miles south of San Francisco, alleges he was fined a total of more than $120,000 after the county said he violated local zoning laws that ban anyone from living in an RV on public or private property, according to the The Mercury News. Marcelino Martinez, manager of the vineyard, which is around 2.6 million square feet (243,000 square meters), said his family...
Extra security at Bay Area synagogues as holiest days, Oct. 7 anniversary nears
With the holiest days in Judaism approaching and nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, Bay Area synagogues are on high alert. Last year, Rabbi Mark Bloom's biggest worry was finding enough chairs for the High Holidays. This year, it's making sure every door is locked twice. "This past year has undoubtedly been the most challenging I've ever had to face as a rabbi," he told CBS News Bay Area. With the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack coinciding with Judaism's holiest days, anxiety at Oakland's Temple Beth Abraham is at an all-time...
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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