Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Program, which was the first of its kind in the U.S., has distributed at least $6.4 million in no-interest loans and grants to qualified applicants to start businesses in the cannabis industry, such as dispensaries, delivery services and cultivation operations.
SAN JOSE, Calif – The 90-minute commute to work as an air conditioning refrigeration mechanic at San Jose State University now feels short to Aaron Flores. During the 80-mile drive from the Central Valley to San Jose, Flores sips his coffee and turns on satellite radio, listening to a few songs or the news, but …
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A behind-the-scenes look at a dramatic rescue in the San Francisco Bay. Lieutenant Commander JJ Briggs with the U.S. Coast Guard recounts the rescue of a surfer who was swept out to open sea on Oct. 18, 2023.
The Superfest Disability Film Festival showcased 15 jury-selected films. The festival took place amid immense turmoil in the entertainment industry with two expansive strikes halting production for much of 2023, threatening a disproportionate impact on disabled creatives.
The program, the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team was piloted in 2022 amid calls to increase community resources for mental health in policing after the county experienced a surge in mental health related 911 calls during the pandemic.
Redwood City School District joins a growing list of Silicon Valley schools starting to address teacher woes through new housing developments.
The majority lost coverage due to procedural reasons, such as failing to return their forms in time or returning forms with incomplete or inaccurate information, according to state data.
SAN FRANCISCO — Bay Area Armenians have rallied together to support recent refugees from the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is the latest development of the Armenia and Azerbaijan conflict that started back in 2020. Azerbaijan had been blockading the Nagorno-Karabakh region, formerly a semi-autonomous republic, since the end of last …
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The National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice held its first town hall meeting called, “Stand Up for Trans Youth” in Sacramento on Oct. 7.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is ushering in a new era of economic connectivity and geopolitical maneuvering in Southeast Asia. A discussion about the initiative and its implications unfolded at Stanford University on Oct. 11.
Adam Kinzinger, former Republican Congressman for Illinois, said he believes the Republican Party must lose in 2024 and that Donald Trump should be convicted for his role in the January 6 insurrection.
MENLO PARK – Menlo Park plans to transition low-income homes in Belle Haven to electric energy at no-cost to homeowners. City officials say robust community outreach will be essential to getting families to opt-in to the electrification program, a local step to combat climate change. At their Oct. 10 meeting, City Councilmembers reviewed a proposal …
