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San Jose parents want new leadership in largest school district
Parents and community advocates are calling for new leadership in San Jose’s largest public school district following a county report that highlights numerous issues — which the district disputes. Community members spoke Thursday at a San Jose Unified School District (SJUSD) board of trustees meeting, citing a Santa...
Colombian Fans Shine in Bay Area's Last Copa América Match
In a nail-biter of a game, the Brazilian national men’s soccer team tied with Colombia 1-1 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Tuesday afternoon. The two South American giants faced off to decide the top spot in their group before both advanced to the quarterfinals of Copa América, a quadrennial soccer tournament hosted this year in the United States that features national teams from all over the Western Hemisphere.
Power outage in the East Bay affecting thousands
Thousands in the East Bay are without power on Tuesday, according to PG&E. The power outage is affecting residents in Castro Valley, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Dublin. At least 11,214 residents are without power, and there is currently no estimated time for when power will be restored. PG&E said they had crews and equipment on standby as the Bay Area is hit by a heat wave.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaThe National Weather Service said the heat wave will last through the 4th of July holiday, the weekend, and into next week.
Antioch cancels 4th of July parade due to heat
(KRON) — The City of Antioch canceled its 4th of July parade due to excessive heat, it announced on Tuesday. The Bay Area is currently facing a days-long heat wave that rolled in on Tuesday. The National Weather Service called it an "exceptionally dangerous situation." The city will still have events after 6 p.m. in […]
Barbanica Calls for Criminal Investigation, Asks Antioch Mayor, Councilmembers to Resign
With the release of the Contra Costa County Grand Jury report on the City of Antioch, Councilmember Mike Barbanica called for both a criminal investigation and resignations. Barbanica is urging Mayor Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe to resign, along with councilmembers Tamisha Torres-Walker and Monica Wilson due to Brown Act Violations. With the...
Grand Jury Finds Evidence Antioch City Council Committed Brown Act Violations
On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Grand Jury confirmed what many have said is going on with the majority City Council for years. Under the leadership of Mayor Lamar Thorpe, along with Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and Councilwoman Tamisha Torres-Walker, the Grand Jury found Brown Act Violations have likely occurred, the council has overstepped its authority, and the city has a hiring and retention problem.
Antioch Animal Services Announces Empty the Shelters Event
Antioch Animal Services announced that they were participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™ reduced-fee adoption event, taking place from July 8th to July 31st. This event aims to find loving homes for deserving pets by offering reduced adoption fees and promoting pet adoptions. As...
2 North Bay hospitals awarded top marks for social responsibility
An independent think tank that awards hospitals for being socially responsible has given top marks to two acute care hospitals in the North Bay, and recognized several other health care facilities in the region. The 2024-2025 Lown Institute Hospitals Index awarded “A” grades to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Sonoma...
Mendocino County officials advise: Stay cool, stay safe this week
Mendocino County officials were urging all residents to be cautious this week, which is expected to be full of “excessive heat and extreme fire danger.”. Noting that “the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday, July 6, (the Mendocino County Public Health Office) is issuing an Excessive Heat Advisory to the Ukiah, Redwood Valley, and Hopland areas, where high temperatures are forecast to exceed 110 degrees with limited overnight relief with lows near 70, although the rest of the county will also experience extreme heat away from the coast.”
Fire destroys former pear storage warehouse in Ukiah
A large warehouse and a beloved piece of Ukiah history was destroyed early Tuesday in a fire at C&S Waste Solutions, the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority reported. UVFA Chief Doug Hutchinson said that the first fire alarm began sounding around 4 a.m. July 2, and that a 911 call placed soon after confirmed that there was a fire in the large building that used to serve as cold storage for boxes of picked fruit when the warehouse was a pear picking plant.
MCSO: Montana man found dead on Mendocino Coast
A missing Montana man was found dead in the Pacific Ocean near Little River on the Mendocino Coast, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, rangers with the California State Parks Department were dispatched around 2:15 p.m. June 30 to a report of a missing person “who was last seen near the ocean at Van Damme State Park.”
Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up.
Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure
The governor withdraws the proposed ballot measure that he and Democratic legislative leaders just announced. He says he ran out of time to add amendments to ensure its success. The post Gavin Newsom backs down on crime measure appeared first on Long Beach Post.
California offers free fishing days this summer. Find out when and where
Anyone interested in fishing in California lakes or streams can take up the hobby for free, at least for two days this summer, when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Department waives fishing license requirements. On those free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday,...
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