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California water district's vexing question: How to deal with unchecked homeless along urban rivers
Leaders from South Bay cities, nonprofits, and Santa Clara County gathered on Friday for the Unhoused People and Environment Summit, hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The meeting aimed to enhance coordination among various stakeholders in tackling the homelessness crisis and its effects on local waterways.
Legendary bakery with famous roots named best bread in California in top ranking
Acme Bread Company, a beloved Bay Area institution known for its high-quality bread, has been named the best bakery in all of California by Finance Buzz. With locations in Berkeley and San Francisco, Acme has earned a loyal following over its 40 years of operation, particularly for its renowned focaccia.
San Jose could house more homeless veterans with state funds
Santa Clara County and its cities will have a new revenue stream next month to help people at risk of becoming homeless. Gov. Gavin Newsom in September launched Project Homekey+, which sets aside $2.2 billion to house homeless veterans and people with behavioral health or substance use issues. The money comes from Proposition 1, passed by voters in March. This initiative builds upon the state’s Homekey program launched at the beginning of the pandemic, which gives localities money to build or convert commercial properties, hotels, adult residential facilities and more into permanent or temporary housing for those experiencing homelessness.
'Pumpkins on steroids': California contest draws gourds the size of a Smart car
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – Nick Kennedy is married with two kids under age 8 and a job as a project manager for a San Francisco tech firm, yet he spends countless hours growing enormous pumpkins for competitions, to the point of sometimes tending his patch until midnight. “It’s definitely a full-time job,’’...
Despite blowout win, Notre Dame falls in AP Top 25 poll
Notre Dame has to be wondering what it can do to catch a break — or if it’s being unfairly punished for a bad day at home against Northern Illinois last month. Or maybe poll voters just don’t respect the quality of the Fighting Irish’s opponents.
Northern California Weather Forecast: Low clouds could impact San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show Sat.
San Francisco, CA – A cold front moving into Northern California today is expected to bring light rain to the North Bay region, with coastal areas such as Sonoma County seeing the brunt of the precipitation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), this cold front will initiate a brief period of wet weather before warmer conditions return to the Bay Area early next week.
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