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Walnut Creek council approves development of new Heather Farm aquatic center complex

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News April 19, 2024

Sonoma County prepares for next disaster by outfitting agencies with digital radio system

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News March 31, 2024

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Callers line up during PUC hearing to protest AT&T request to discontinue landline service

Surprise ambulance bills put these families in debt. A new state law bans the practice

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters December 30, 2023

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Stockton mobile crisis intervention program reports progress as calls and follow-ups rise

Sonoma County sales tax initiative qualifies for ballot, would fund emergency services

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News September 17, 2023

Santa Cruz County expands program to help reduce opioid overdoses, get help to addicts

by Toby Roca, Bay City News July 24, 2023

Predicting a fire’s next move: AI technology, drones give emergency responders the edge

by Thomas Hughes, Bay City News July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

Oakland 911 emergency services hampered by multiple outages; police union furious

by Deidre Foley, Bay City News July 11, 2023

Illegal fireworks keep East Bay crews busy on the Fourth; emergency calls spike over 2022

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News and Katy St. Clair, Bay City News July 6, 2023