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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 […]
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.
Bay Area synagogues prepare for anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel fast approaches, federal agencees are warning it could fuel violence."We're paying attention to security needs all year long. And, of course, they're usually heightened at the high holidays. And given the anniversary of Oct. 7, even more so," said Joy Sisisky, CEO of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, which manages community security across Northern California. "Even though there are no specific or credible threats, we're always worried about lone actors."In a joint statement, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security said the anniversary could be a...
California’s rent control ballot measure could reverberate across the US
Among the many ballot questions American voters will consider next month, housing experts are paying close attention to California and a question known as Proposition 33 — a proposed repeal of the state’s restrictions on local rent control. If passed, the measure would give authority back to local governments to enact or change laws on […]
San Jose kicks off 1st weekend of October amid heat wave
It is sizzling in the South Bay, but the heat didn't seem to stop people from enjoying events outside.The football games at Santa Teresa High School went on in the heat.New this season at schools across the state is a tool, called a "Wet Bulb Globe Temperature."Scott Young is the Athletics Director for Santa Teresa High School."It's a good piece of mind in that we have a number to go off of," Young said.It measures direct sunlight, temperature, wind speed and other factors for to determine heat stress for outdoor activities.TIMELINE: Here's when Bay Area will see relief from persistent...
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...
North Bay American Red Cross member in Georgia helping with Hurricane Helene's destruction
As people in the Southeast pick up the pieces and figure out how to move forward after Hurricane Helene, volunteers from the American Red Cross are working around the clock in six states to help those who need it."It left thousands of lives changed forever. There was death and destruction – miles of which we haven't even completely covered yet," said John McMahon, with the Red Cross.McMahon is from Solano County and is a member of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter.He's working as a damage assessment manager in Georgia, sending teams out daily to survey and identify storm...
Desis On The Ballot: Raj Salwan for Mayor Of Fremont
Councilmember Raj Salwan grew up in Fremont. He went to Vallejo Mill Elementary School; University of California, Irvine to study Biological Sciences, and has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University.
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