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Spike in lithium-ion battery fires in Bay Area in recent years: Here's what to know
Devices with lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly more popular. They're in everything from bikes to scooters, computers to cars, and that is also leading to an increase in fires when proper precautions aren't taken.It happened in 30 seconds. That's what the owner of this San Francisco home said off camera about the fire that started on Thursday inside his garage.The culprit his leaf blower with a lithium-ion battery that was charging."It's described as explosive. Very quickly. The battery becomes so hot, so quickly and it releases the poisonous gas," said SF Fire Capt. Justin Schorr.In this case, no injuries were...
Controversy As Boise State Volleyball Cancels Game
Just when we were anticipating the weekend's football game between Boise State and Washington State, an unusual controversy in the Culture Wars has unexpectedly taken over the headlines. It's not often that the sport of women's volleyball steals the show, especially if you're not in Nebraska. Boise State Athletics' announcement...
Trailblazers drive new opportunity for women in Bay Area lowrider scene
In the heart of the Bay Area, the traditionally male-dominated lowrider scene is undergoing a revolution, powered by a group of extraordinary women who are making their mark from San Francisco to San Jose.Ruby Ramirez, a trailblazer in San Francisco's lowrider community, has been passionate about lowriding since she was a young girl."I fell in love with lowriding as a young girl," she says. "I used to go to the grocery store and just like everybody, pick up that lowrider magazine, look through it, and say one day I'm gonna own one of these."Today, Ruby owns a custom 1950s Chevy,...
Fact check: San Jose congressional candidate’s cop claims disputed
San Jose police staffing levels have become a key dispute in Silicon Valley’s hottest and most unusual election. In a recent campaign TV ad, Congressional District 16 candidate and former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo boasts of adding 200 police officers while representing the city. But the city’s police union and state Assemblymember Ash Kalra,... The post Fact check: San Jose congressional candidate’s cop claims disputed appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara Univ. program could cover full tuition for some incoming students
Santa Clara University is not only one of the most prestigious in the state and country -- it's also one of the most expensive.But the price tag may drop to zero for incoming students, thanks to a new effort to make college more accessible.For many, it's a dream to attend SCU.We spoke with Long Beach High Schooler Riley Gorr, who was touring the campus. She hopes to make that dream a reality next fall."Well, I mean obviously, it's so beautiful here," Gorr said. "I have a few family members who work here and who have gone here. So, I'm just...
Cupertino council candidate reports death threat
Cupertino City Council candidate Claudio Bono is used to the city’s polarization, with neighbors and officials often split over issues — but he never thought he would receive a death threat. Bono, area general manager of The Cupertino Hotel and one of seven council candidates, found a note...
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