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Kiddie Kampus Celebrates 75 Years with Mayoral Declaration
Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Preschool was teeming with parents, students, and young alumni (like myself!) celebrating the school’s 75th anniversary on Saturday, May 18. The event featured food and music, memorabilia from years past, and a mayoral declaration ceremony.
Vegetation Fire in California suburb Prompts Two-Alarm Response; Forward Progress Halted
At 1:45 PM on Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District swiftly responded to a vegetation fire in Antioch, sparking concerns among local residents. The blaze, reported on a hillside near the intersection of Asilomar Drive and Palomar Drive, initially spanned approximately half an acre and was driven by strong winds towards nearby homes.
SF says homeless population is at lowest level in years. So why are some costs going up?
San Francisco has been trying to revive its lackluster image. ABC7 News reporter Lyanne Melendez walked through the downtown area to see who and what is keeping San Francisco from falling into a slump and why the city is paying millions for these services.
California’s beleaguered high speed rail line between SF and LA faces critical final step
In a significant advancement toward the ambitious goal of connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco via high-speed rail, the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced on Friday that it will submit its final environmental impact report for the critical Palmdale to Burbank segment. This submission marks the final step needed for complete environmental approval between the two cities.
California politician defends 'beloved' Red Lobster restaurant after reporter's scathing hit piece
San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio has come to the defense of the San Bruno Red Lobster, denouncing recent negative coverage and urging the public to reconsider the restaurant's reputation.
San Francisco Bay Area to hold several events to commemorate Memorial Day
The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo. What is Memorial Day? Originally named Decoration Day and held on May 30, the commemorative event was held after the Civil War to decorate the graves of those who died in the war.After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to include service members who died in all U.S. wars. Then, in 1971, it was declared a national holiday and became known as Memorial Day. The day was switched for it to be held on the last Monday in...
California rent is dropping in state's most misgoverned, lawless, filthy city
Amid rising rent prices across most Bay Area cities, Oakland stands out with a notable decline. According to data from Apartment List, asking rents in Oakland have fallen by 10% over the past year. This trend is in stark contrast to the general upward trajectory of rental costs in the region.
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