Report Warns Sonoma County Unprepared for Mass Evacuations
But the county has been lucky not to have major incidents in the last three years, since planning for evacuation, shelter, and coordinated communication are in sore need of upgrades,…
Growing South Bay ICE Fears Lead to Surge in Immigrant Hotline Calls
The most common calls were people reporting suspected ICE activity, making requests for immediate legal assistance when a family member or friend was arrested, and residents looking for accompaniment or…
Federal Cuts Slash California Jobs, but Local Hiring Keeps Economy Steady
Fortunately, California’s employment rate sits at a steady 5.3% and hiring has remained relatively stable overall, Cummings said. The state added more than 17,000 jobs last month, with health care…
Israel and Iran Ramp Up Attacks as Diplomacy Falls Short and Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its second week with both sides launching new attacks and diplomatic talks in Europe yielding little progress. In Geneva, Iranian and European…
Oakland Rolls Out Speed Cameras to Boost Road Safety by Year’s End
Oakland is taking a major step toward safer streets with the upcoming installation of speed cameras at 18 high-risk locations across the city. City officials revealed that by the end…
Middle East on Edge as Israel and Iran Trade Blows, Global Leaders Urge Restraint
Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached new heights, with both nations launching direct strikes that have caused widespread destruction and hundreds of casualties. On Thursday, Iranian missiles struck a…
Power Shutoffs Begin Across Northern California as Wildfire Risk Rises
As dry conditions and strong winds sweep across Northern and Central California, PG&E has begun shutting off power to select areas in an effort to prevent wildfires. These planned outages,…
Fugitive Captured After 30 Years Living Quietly in Northern California
A man who vanished from a Bay Area prison three decades ago has finally been found, ending a mystery that puzzled authorities for years. Ronald Keith Harvey, now 79, was…
Woman Returns to Custody After Leaving Northern California Reentry Program
A woman who left a transitional reentry program in Northern California has voluntarily returned to custody at a Southern California prison. Authorities report that Serena A. Moreno-Carrera walked away from…