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Goodrow Doesn’t Want To Talk About Rangers, Excited To Be With Sharks
Barclay Goodrow doesn’t want to talk about it. When the San Jose Sharks claimed Goodrow off waivers from the New York Rangers in June, circumventing his 15-Team No-Trade List, there were reports t...
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From Palo Alto Online...
Palo Alto Bicyclists Push for Safe Streets
Jolted to action by local bicyclists and a federal grant, the Palo Alto City Council will advance a “safe systems” plan aimed at curbing collisions on city streets.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Common Building Flaw Brought Destruction in Turkey, Syria
As seismic engineers study the earthquakes that killed more than 20,000, it's becoming clear that a significant cause involved a building design common in California.
From San Jose Spotlight...
Audit Shows Sloppy San Jose Gun Shop Inspections
San Jose police are not inspecting gun shops properly, with officers failing to conduct surprise inspections, missing paperwork and leaving reviews incomplete.
From Cupertino Today...
Cupertino Introduces ‘Pedestrian Scramble’ Safety Improvements
Cupertino is implementing its first pedestrian scramble at the intersection of Bubb and McClellan roads beginning Jan. 23.
Chart: Bay Area Rainfall Totals for a Week of Storms
Fifteen inches recorded at one Santa Cruz Mountains spot.
Heavy Storms, Flood Risks Renew Urgency Over San Francisquito Creek Projects
For residents near San Francisquito Creek, this past week's storms brought back memories of the devastating 1998 flood and a renewed a sense of urgency around flood-control projects.
Two Meetings Planned on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Cal Fire will hold public comment hearings in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties this month as part of the process of revising Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps.
From The Mercury News...
Grim Milestone for San Jose: Record Traffic Deaths
San Jose faces a grim new record of both pedestrian fatalities and automobile accidents. Factors include a homeless population pushed into freeway margins, lack of crosswalks, and reckless driving.
PG&E Proposal May Raise Rates
Higher monthly bills might jolt PG&E customers in the wake of the utility's request for additional revenue due to the company's spending on wildfire mitigation and catastrophic events.
California Firefighters Get Shorter Workweeks—But Not for 2 Years
Facing a mental health crisis, Cal Fire crews sought less of a workload. But they have to wait two years under their new contract.
From Raleigh News and Observer...
North Carolina Power Station Attack Has Local Parallel
An attack in North Carolina is highly similar to a 2013 San Jose power station sniping, an incident that cost millions in damage.
From Milpitas Beat...
Milpitas’ Infamous Odor: Past, Present and Future
For many residents, the most infamous aspect of Milpitas history involves the putrid odor that has spread throughout the city, existing for over 100 years and involving multiple factors.
From Silicon Valley Voice...
Sunnyvale Solidarity Vigil Against Hate Inspires Action
“This vigil is not a victory lap; it is a call to action,” said Sunnyvale Vice Mayor Alysa Cisneros at the city’s Solidarity Vigil Against Hate on Nov. 15. “We will have created a culture of belonging, when every person feels safe, included, heard and respected.”
From Monterey Herald...
Report: San Jose Fire Engine Stopped at Multiple Adult Bars
According to a new report, a San Jose Fire engine stopped at more than one adult entertainment establishment on the night of Oct. 5, when an infamous video was shot.
From The Sacramento Bee...
PG&E Facing $155 Million Fine Over Fatal 2020 Zogg Fire
State regulators plan to impose a $155.4 million fine against PG&E Corp. over the Zogg Fire, which killed four people in Shasta County. PG&E is already under criminal indictment in the fire, and has pleaded innocent to manslaughter and other charges.
Study: Cancer-Causing Gas Leaking From California Stoves, Pipes
Gas stoves in California homes are leaking cancer-causing benzene, researchers found in a new study, though they say more research is needed to understand how many homes have leaks.
Study: 2020 Wildfires Reversed Years of Climate Change Progress
A study by researchers at UCLA and the University of Chicago says that California’s wildfires of 2020 destroyed 4.2 million acres of forest—and erased years of progress the state made on battling climate change.
State Tells Insurers to Offer Discounts to Homeowners Who Prep for Wildfires
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, trying to ease an insurance crisis that’s hurt rural California, has announced that all carriers active in fire-prone communities must incorporate his “Safer from Wildfires” program into their premiums.
From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...
Consultant Reports on PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Woes
According to the first in a series of reports to come from a consulting firm hired by California officials, PG&E’s efforts to improve wildfire safety are hindered by aging equipment, damaged power poles and hazardous trees that went undetected by the utility’s crews.
Mapping the 10 Deadliest Roads in California
Four of the deadliest stretches of road in California are in Northern California, according to a study by the website MoneyGeek. The report, which analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, includes stretches of freeway in San Jose, Berkeley, Richmond and Sacramento.
New Limits Recommended for Building Homes in High-Risk Areas
One of California’s top elected officials announced steps to limit how developments can be built in areas that are at highest risk of wildfire. Attorney General Rob Bonta released guidelines for local governments to follow when they are deciding whether to approve subdivisions in the “wildland urban interface.”
From Los Altos Town Crier...
Safety Measures Eyed for Hazardous Los Altos Intersection
23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki spearheads the effort to make hazardous Edith Ave/Foothill Expwy intersection safer. Improvements before year’s end are planned by the city and county.
From Mountain View Voice...
Santa Clara County Fire Will Take Over Service on Part of NASA Ames
Santa Clara County will soon be responsible for firefighting duties on a portion of the NASA Ames Research Center, replacing services once provided by the federal government. The Board of Supervisors voted to create a new fire protection zone to generate a revenue stream.
Parking Lot Fire Destroys Mclaren Office, Tesla Batteries
Palo Alto dispatchers received a call shortly before 5:30 a.m. about a possible illegal bonfire in the lot at 4190 El Camino Real, near the Arastradero Road intersection.
From YubaNet...
Amber Alert Turns 20
The California Highway Patrol is marking the two-decade anniversary of the Amber Alert system. Hundreds of abducted children have been found and returned safely to their families following its implementation in 2002.
Smoke from Wildfires Puts Cats at Risk of Deadly Blood Clots
Dr. Ronald Li, a veterinarian at UC Davis, treated 23 cats rescued from the Tubbs fire in 2017. In addition to the expected traumatic injuries, something else caught Li’s attention. “We noticed clots forming within their hearts,” he said. “But at that time, we didn’t know why.”
Andrew Binder Selected as New Palo Alto Police Chief
Law enforcement veteran brings a quarter century of experience to the role
From Moonshine Ink...
State Park Burn Restrictions Advance Toward Passing
Senate Bill 1012, a law that will require California State Parks to restrict open fires, has been unanimously passed through the Committee of Water, Parks, and Wildlife. The bill instructs parks to work with the guidelines of local fire departments. The bill could appear before the full assembly in August.
From Daily Post...
Higher Pay Lures Palo Alto Police Away
In the past several years, five police officers and two sergeants have left for Santa Clara, union president Ken Kratt said. The latest departure was a veteran officer who resigned last week.
San Jose Budget Tackles Homelessness and Public Safety
San Jose has more money to spend this fiscal year and officials are prioritizing homelessness, public safety, fighting blight, environmental sustainability and equitable economic recovery.
Santa Clara County Minor Hit With Gun Restraining Order
The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department has filed a gun violence restraining order against a 13-year-old—the second time in recent months a Santa Clara County law enforcement agency has used this tool on a minor.
PG&E Pleads Not Guilty in Charges Related to Deadly 2020 Wildfire
Pacific Gas & Electric pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges in connection with the Zogg Fire, which killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes in Northern California two years ago. A preliminary hearing was set for January.
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