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Forward progress stopped on Denverton Fire burning in Solano County
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters stopped forward progress on a grass fire in Solano County burning near Travis Air Force Base Tuesday. The Denverton Fire sparked in the area of Denverton and Creed roads near Suisun City Tuesday afternoon, according to the Solano County Office of Emergency Services. The fire burned between Travis Air Force Base and Suisun City, and near Highway 12.
PG&E warns of potential power shut off to nearly 12,000 customers in Northern California Tuesday
YOLO COUNTY – Nearly 12,000 Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) customers across eight Northern California counties could be impacted by a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Tuesday.Which counties could be impacted by the PSPS?PG&E says the PSPS could affect customers in Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano, Tehama and Yolo counties. PG&E said nearly 12,000 customers across those eight counties may be affected by the shutoff. Most of those customers are in Shasta County, where PG&E said nearly 8,900 customers could be affected. About 1,900 customers in Tehama County and 500 in Colusa County could see their power go...
These California Cities Just Raised The Minimum Wage. Make Sure You’re Getting Paid the Right Amount
The minimum wage went up in several cities across California on Monday, just as inflation keeps elevating the prices of goods and services in an already very expensive place to live. One Bay Area city, Emeryville, has raised its minimum wage to $19.36 an hour, making it the city with the highest minimum wage in the state.
Two 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...
East Bay power outage: More than 15K PG&E customers affected
(KRON) — More than 15,000 PG&E customers in the East Bay lost their power Tuesday evening, according to PG&E’s outage map. Cities affected by the outage include Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon and Dublin. The outages are related to the ongoing heat wave in the East Bay, officials said. The majority of customers […]
Two North Bay cities have worst commute in US: study
(KRON) — Have you ever thought the state of California was the most tedious to drive? Well, a MoneyGeek study said two North Bay cities are the absolute worst cities to commute, along with other various California regions. According to the study, Vallejo and Fairfield, California residents have the worst commutes of any U.S. metro […]
Fairfield's Fourth of July parade 2024 | What to know
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Fairfield is hosting a parade this Fourth of July, bringing the free event to residents. This year's theme is "An American Journey" and kicks off at 10 a.m. The parade will begin on the corner of Webster and Kentucky streets and continue along Kentucky Street to Great Jones Street, then turn onto Texas Street and end on Washington Street.
Coming Home to Alta Heights
According to the City of Napa, the Alta Heights neighborhood’s western border demarcation is the east bank of the Napa River, with its eastern border defined by the City of Napa boundary. The south end of the neighborhood butts up to Coombsville Road, then Third Avenue, and the north end is bordered by Clark Street and East Avenue. Though primarily regarded as a residential neighborhood perched on the slopes overlooking downtown Napa, at the base of this hill and connected to this neighborhood, is a vibrant commercial district with some of the town’s top attractions.
State Lands Commission Approves Martinez Marina Trust Land Use Plan
In a significant step towards revitalizing the Martinez Waterfront Marina, the City of Martinez has adopted a Trust Lands Use Plan (“TLUP”), which was approved by the State Lands Commission on June 7, 2024. This plan aims to explore and implement conceptual land use options developed through collaboration with the community and stakeholders. The TLUP is designed to enhance both recreational and economic benefits of the Martinez waterfront, marina, and adjacent lands.
Chevron announces lawsuit challenging oil refining ballot measure
According to a statement released by Chevron on Monday, a newly formed organization is challenging the text of the "Make Polluters Pay tax" ballot measure that will go before voters in November. Chevron spokesperson Ross Allen said, the Coalition for Richmond’s Future, is challenging the wording of measure charging it...
Water main break causes geyser in San Rafael neighborhood
A broken water main in San Rafael sent water spouting into the air Tuesday, resulting in closed streets, according to the police department. The water pipe "sprung a leak" on Las Raposas Road, police said, and crews from the Marin Municipal Water District responded to the scene to shut off the water.
Excessive Heat Leads Concord to Close Open Spaces Amid Wildfire Risks, Contra Costa County Heat Wave
As the mercury climbs and Contra Costa County braces for scorching temperatures, Concord officials are implementing safety measures to mitigate the fire risk. The city has announced the closure of its open space areas to the public for Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3, due to the threat of wildfires sparked by the excessive heat.
California school district considers suing companies to pay for reparations
A Berkley school district has an ill-fated idea to pay for reparations by suing companies with a questionable connection to slavery. The Berkeley Unified School District’s Reparations Task Force proposed several ideas for funding possible reparations, including “unrestricted cash payments for BUSD Descendant students.” The task force suggests “filing a lawsuit against those private entities whose historic activities connected […]
Heatwave to Leave Several Customers in North Bay Without Power (But Not Sonoma County)
The incoming heatwave could cause a lot of stress to the grid. The potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event is anticipated to begin early Tuesday morning and could last through Wednesday. It affects approximately 12,000 customers, including two tribal governments, in targeted parts of eight counties. In the North Bay, it would be 49 customers in Lake County and 9 in Napa, so 58 total. 96 customers in Solano County may also lose power.
Trader Joe's in Marin County closes for structural repair work
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — A Trader Joe’s in Marin County is closed due to structural repair work, the City of Larkspur confirmed. The closure was initially reported Monday to be due to a sinkhole, according to NextDoor posts and a Trader Joe’s employee who spoke to KRON4. However, city officials then said on Tuesday […]
Tuesday Morning Topline: Berkeley Hills Fire Possibly Caused By Firework
PG&E's planned public safety power shut-offs (PSPS) have begun in areas near Healdsburg, Vacaville, and Clearlake. The shutoff area during this heatwave is limited to parts of Lake County and northern Napa County where fire danger is greatest. [KTVU]. Last week's coyote attack in the SF Botanical Garden, in which...
On the agenda: Richmond City Council to address electric building incentives, election reform, sidewalk vending on July 2
The Richmond City Council has a busy agenda on July 2. Key items include incentives for all-electric buildings in new construction, ballot placement for election reform, and setting fees for sidewalk vending permits. A couple of interesting items are tucked in the consent calendar, including a settlement agreement with local...
Berkeley and Oakland to close roads on Fourth of July, citing fire risk
Several streets in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills will be closed in an effort to lower fire risk during the Fourth of July holiday, Berkeley officials said. The closures will impact Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way, Prospect Street and Centennial Drive. Fireworks, even those marketed as “safe and sane,” remain...
Sonoma County’s cooling centers will be open this week, including El Verano School
Sonoma County’s Cooling Centers are open during the Extreme Heat of this week, however no cooling center open to the public in the City of Sonoma has been yet announced. Temperatures are forecast to top 100 degrees. Cooling centers:. Cooling centers are air-conditioned public facilities where you and your...
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