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.
Oakland’s Cannabis Equity Program gave applicants hope, but leaves promises unfulfilled Read More »
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
Some CSU Maintenance Workers On Brink of Homelessness Because of Poor Wages Read More »
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.
Saved By a Whistle: A U.S. Coast Guard Rescue In The San Francisco Bay Read More »
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.
Disability Representation Takes Center Stage at Bay Area Film Festival Read More »
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.
San Mateo County To Expand Police and Behavioral Health Provider Partnership Program Read More »
Redwood City School District joins a growing list of Silicon Valley schools starting to address teacher woes through new housing developments.
Redwood City School District Pushes Forward With Teacher Housing Project Read More »
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.
More than 800,000 Californians Have Lost Medi-Cal Coverage This Year Read More »
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
Bay Area Armenians Mobilize To Help Refugees From Nagorno-Karabakh Read More »
The National Mobilization for Reproductive Justice held its first town hall meeting called, “Stand Up for Trans Youth” in Sacramento on Oct. 7.
California’s Parental Notification Policy Ignites Controversy Over Trans Youth Rights Read More »
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.
Adam Kinzinger Says Republican Party Needs ‘To Burn,’ Calls Trump ‘pure evil’ Read More »
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
More than 100 recreational vehicles housing families may be displaced when new parking laws come into force in Lake Merced, San Francisco on Dec. 3. Advocates fear that the proposed four-hour weekday parking restrictions will separate a tight-knit community of Spanish and Portuguese speaking families from the west side neighborhood, with no viable alternatives on the table.
