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Study finds Highway 101 widening made Marin-Sonoma Narrows significantly hotter
Some guy at the end of the bar swears it’s gotten hotter out by the Narrows since they widened U.S. Highway 101. Normally you let that kind of thing slide, somewhere between the fish that got away and the cousin who almost went pro. Not this time. He’s right. He’s talking about the Marin-Sonoma Narrows…
Marin County officials warn of phishing scam targeting permit applicants
Marin County officials are warning planning and building permit applicants about a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that request payment for permit-related fees. The Marin County Community Development Agency said on Saturday it has received reports of applicants receiving emails that appear to come from Community Development Agency Director Sarah Jones. The email claims recipients…
Santa Clara County leaders demand state aid to soften blow from federal health care cuts
SANTA CLARA COUNTY LEADERS AND ADVOCATES are calling on state lawmakers to protect the health care system from devastating federal cuts as it finalizes its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Latinas Contra Cancer, All Things Disability Equity, Fund Healthcare Not Billionaires, Regional Nurses Professional Association and others held a Friday rally at Valley Medical…
InsectPalooza brings creepy crawlies to SF
DOZENS OF CHILDREN and adults crowded around tables lined with clear plastic containers on Sunday afternoon in San Francisco, all reaching their hands out, palms up, and asking if it was their turn yet. They were all there for the chance to meet critters that creep and crawl — bugs! Held at the Minnesota Street…
Oakland Police Commission submits finalists in search for next police chief
The Oakland Police Commission has submitted a slate of final candidates to Mayor Barbara Lee for consideration as the city’s next permanent police chief, fulfilling its charter-mandated role in the selection process, the commission announced Thursday. On May 28, the commission voted to forward the finalists after a months-long search that included six community meetings…
After 1 year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee launches campaign for reelection
Barbara Lee, a former congresswoman who took over as Oakland’s mayor after her predecessor left in disgrace, launched her campaign for a full four-year term. Lee, 79, won a race in April 2025 to finish former Mayor Sheng Thao’s term after Thao was recalled amid allegations of bribery. “One year ago, Oaklanders made a clear…
Pacifica declares local emergency after storm damage closes municipal pier
Cracking, separation and displacement of the concrete walkway in Pacifica’s Municipal Pier has been declared a local emergency. The pier is closed until further notice because of the structural damage caused by rough surf and swells near the abutment and Chit Chat Cafe, the city said in an emergency declaration Friday. The damage was noticed…
Federal agencies green-light Newsom-backed Delta tunnel, but just construction
THE CONSTRUCTION, though not the long-term operation, of a proposed 45-mile extension to the State Water Project, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, has received permission from two key federal wildlife agencies. On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources received permits known as biological opinions from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…
Grand jury: San Jose animal shelter shows progress, but transparency concerns linger
MORE THAN A YEAR after San Jose officials pledged sweeping reforms at the city’s troubled animal shelter, a Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury said the work of rebuilding public trust is far from over. The civil grand jury’s May 27 report found the San Jose Animal Care Center has reduced overcrowding and increased adoptions, but continues…
San Jose State University ranks among nation’s best in AI and software engineering
San Jose State University has smoked the competition in a national computer science and technical skills assessment, beating out Stanford, CalTech and UC Berkeley.  Since 2021, SJSU has jumped 47 spots to become No. 2 in the nation for data-driven programming and software engineering skills, just behind the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The university offers a master’s…
McNear: Mother of eight, Annie McGuire Kelley was popular in Mendocino
Born on March 21, 1877 in San Francisco, Annie Agnes McGuire was raised the daughter of Irish immigrants. She had five siblings, and after her father passed away in 1881, her mother Rose and older sister Mary worked at the City Hotel in Mendocino to make ends meet. The McGuires lived in a rental owned…
Authorities ramp up emergency planning, security ahead of World Cup matches
A vast network of local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency departments around California have been coordinating for over a year in preparation to maximize safety in the Bay Area during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is hosting six soccer matches this summer for the World Cup, with the…
Sea lions return to Monterey’s Cannery Row for third straight June
Monterey officials say sea lions are starting to congregate again near Cannery Row, for the third June in a row. The mammals — whose males can reach 850 pounds and seven feet long — are gathering on San Carlos Beach just as they have before, when hundreds have hauled up. “They are definitely in a…
Always wanted your own private island in the Delta? $39,000 listing could make it happen
FOR THE PRICE OF A NEW CAR, you can have a private island along the Delta waterways in Stockton. But you might need to act fast. Interest in the triangular-shaped piece of land has been picking up, and the listing agent expects the lot will sell quickly. Listed on Zillow this past week for $39,000, the…
Sonoma County passes multiyear action plan to support sagging agriculture industry
Sonoma County leaders have solidified a plan to support the county’s struggling agriculture industry with a host of initiatives and land use changes declaring agricultural and working lands as critical infrastructure. The county Board of Supervisors passed a resolution designating ag lands essential to the county’s economy, environment and food security, the Sonoma County Executive’s…
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