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California needs a million EV charging stations — but that’s ‘unlikely’ and ‘unrealistic’
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than 7 years, and then doubled to 2 million in 2035. The high cost — $120,000 or more for one fast charger— is just one obstacle.
Orinda Man Appointed to Employment Training Panel
Kumani Armstrong, of Orinda has been appointed the Assistant Director/Chief counsel at the Employment Training Panel. The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. According to the release by Governor Gavin...
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Ex-Husband Shares Huge Family News
An original husband from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” is going to be a father—again. In July 2024, Dr. Paul Nassif announced that he was expecting another baby with his wife Brittany Pattakos. The “Botched” plastic surgeon was previously married to RHOBH OG Adrienne Maloof for...
Water board adopts permit to reduce nitrogen in San Francisco Bay
Beginning October 1 wastewater treatment plants will have to collectively reduce nitrogen discharges into the San Francisco Bay by 40 percent compared to 2022. A new permit adopted by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board last week requires nutrient reductions for all wastewater treatment plants discharging into the bay.
Intuit layoffs to impact hundreds of Bay Area workers as part of AI pivot
(KRON) — Intuit Inc. is set to lay off hundreds of employees, with many of those impacted based in the Bay Area, according to state filings. The Mountain View-based financial tech company which specializes in business and personal finance software, will be cutting 384 jobs at its headquarters. Additionally, the company plans to cut 215 […]
Ryan Seacrest's Bay Area estate just hit the market for $22M
ST. HELENA, Calif. - An expansive and private Napa Valley estate owned by television and radio superstar Ryan Seacrest has hit the market for $22 million. The Tuscan-style renovated property, located on North Fork Crystal Springs Road in St. Helena, sits on more than 40 acres on the valley floor and offers sweeping mountain views.
FBI investigation in Oakland expands to its police department
The FBI's investigation into Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the Duong family is expanding. It has now subpoenaed the Oakland Police Department."This is significant because we appear to be entertaining a massive corruption investigation that is currently underway by the grand jury, at the instruction of the Department of Justice," says professor Greg Woods, with the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University.Professor Woods says the subpoena is not necessarily to uncover any wrong doing by the Oakland Police Department. But rather, to see if any victims have filed complaints related to those under investigation."They would call the...
Security shoots at shoplifting suspect's dog at San Leandro Target: police
(KRON) — A security guard shot at a shoplifting suspect’s dog at a Target Sunday afternoon, the San Leandro Police (SLPD) said. Around 4:15 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired inside the Target at 15555 East 14th St. Upon investigation, an armed guard with Target’s contracted security discharged his firearm while an […]
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