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Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Resident spearheads ambitious plan to relocate wild horses to fight wildfires: 'They naturally protect forests, wildlife, watersheds and wilderness systems'
A herd of wild horses may conjure the image of wild abandon and majestic beauty. While this is certainly fair, a homesteader learned they are good for a lot more than an idyllic image — they can help fight wildfires: the definition of fighting wild with wild. As detailed...
Darren Waller has faith Daniel Jones can return to his 2022 form
Daniel Jones won’t have Darren Waller to throw to this season after the tight end retired this offseason. The Giants quarterback, though, does have Waller’s support. Waller expects Jones to bounce back from the torn ACL that ended his 2023 season. He threw two touchdowns and six interceptions in six games before going onto injured reserve.
New restaurant joins halal cluster on 16th Street
There are five halal restaurants lining just three blocks of 16th street between Mission and Guerrero. Soon, another will join them: 16th Street Diner, an American breakfast and lunch spot. The new restaurant is expected to open in the next couple weeks at 3147 16th St. near Albion Street, the...
Examining how the SF Giants actually got really good value in 2024 MLB Draft
The draft is the lifeblood of any organization. Every year, teams enjoy an influx of amateur talent as they look for the next homegrown star that will bring them a title. The SF Giants are in a precarious spot this season, however, as they have to surrender both their second and third-round picks for their signings of both Matt Chapman and Blake Snell last offseason. It was beneficial for the sake of winning for this season but hindsight is 20/20. Who would have thought that injuries would run amok in the team in the first half of the season?
Broad-daylight brawl in the Tenderloin leads to SF’s 19th homicide of 2024
A man was fatally shot and a woman stabbed in a fight that broke out Friday afternoon in the Tenderloin, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The confrontation took place sometime before 2:30 p.m. on Sixth Street near Jessie Street, SFPD said in a Sunday release. Officers said they...
Oakland Ballers fire Micah Franklin, first manager in franchise history
OAKLAND — In a surprising development, the first-year Oakland Ballers announced on Sunday afternoon they have fired manager and ex-major leaguer Micah Franklin after just 54 games. The B’s, currently in their first season while the A’s are in the midst of their last in Oakland, are currently 29-25,...
[UPDATE Monday: Major Injury] Medevac Helicopter Responding to Crash on Hwy 1 Near Leggett
REACH 6, a medevac helicopter, has been dispatched to the scene of an apparently serious crash near mile marker 100.4 on Highway 1 near the intersection with Highway 101 at Leggett. The incident was reported at approximately 1:18 p.m. today. According to the CHP, a vehicle left the roadway. Initial...
Copper Top logging plan on Old Stage Rd.
The Copper Top timber harvest plan (THP 1-24-00103-MEN) was filed by Gualala Redwood Timber (GRT) on July 17, 2024. The plan calls for logging redwood and Douglas fir trees in 163 acres adjacent to Old Stage Road, just north of the Gualala Arts Center. Copper Top Timber Harvest Plan documents.
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
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