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San Francisco prepares for Climate Week
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (192+ words) Earth Day is quickly approaching, and San Francisco is getting ready to host one of the largest climate gatherings in the world next week. San Francisco prepares for Climate Week The event is one of the largest climate gatherings worldwide....
San Jose mayor talks about debate controversy, Cesar Chavez fallout and more
3+ week, 3+ day ago (143+ words) San Jose mayor Matt Mahan joined NBC Bay Area's Jessica Aguirre Wednesday evening to provide his insight on various topics. Mahan talked about the controversy surrounding a debate that was canceled. .. San Jose mayor talks about debate controversy, Cesar Chavez…...
San Jose prepares to strip public tributes to Cesar Chavez
3+ week, 4+ day ago (448+ words) Less than a week after shocking revelations upended the legacy of Cesar Chavez, San Jose has begun to firm up plans to remove his name and likeness from publicly-owned properties that honor the late labor leader. These plans are laid…...
Kaiser says no limits on COVID vaccine for its patients
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) With COVID cases already spiking and the new vaccine rolling out, confusion abounds, but one Bay Area health care provider is clearing things up for its patients. Americans have been receiving different guidance from various federal agencies about COVID vaccine…...
Alameda police warn of unpermitted 'beach takeover' parties
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (259+ words) In the East Bay, police are monitoring the possibility of beach takeover parties that are being promoted on social media for Sunday and Tuesday. Christie Smith reports. In the East Bay, police are monitoring the possibility of "beach takeover" parties…...
Sophia Mason's mother sentenced to more than 15 years in prison
3+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) The mother of Sophia Mason, the 8-year-old found dead at a home in Merced County, was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison Thursday in connection with her daughter's death, according to the Merced County District Attorney's Office. According to…...
Council votes to extend Oakland's automatic license plate reader program
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (278+ words) Controversial public surveillance cameras have sparked a heated debate in Oakland. Velena Jones reports. The Oakland City Council voted Tuesday night to extend the contract on a controversial surveillance system. The city will now renew and possibly expand the network…...
Safe parking for RVs on VTA property in San Jose may shut down
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (108+ words) A parking lot in San Jose being used by unhoused people living in vehicles could have to close because of code violations. The lot is owned by the Valley Transit Authority, but the city said it is not. .. San Jose…...
San Jose looks to cut homeless shelter operating costs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (428+ words) San Jose has doubled the number of homeless shelters it operates over the past year and a half -- and with that comes staggering operational costs that will require creative cuts. Mayor Matt Mahan wants to rebid service contracts, utilize Cal…...
San Francisco kicks off Black heritage celebrations
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) San Francisco leaders kicked off its Black heritage celebrations on Wednesday with a special event inside city hall. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the annual event nationally. It also marks. .. San Francisco leaders kicked off its Black heritage celebrations…...