Watsonville, CA|News|
Monterey County River Fire Scorches 40,000 Acres
The fire burning south of Salinas was nine percent contained Friday morning.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
River Fire Near Salinas Scorches 4,070 Acres; 10% Contained
Six buildings have been damaged in the fire, which firefighters predict will be fully contained Aug. 30.
San Ramon, CA|News|
CoCo Supes Interested In Hiring Locals For Big Construction Work
The Board of Supervisors have asked for research into whether they can require local labor on key construction projects.
Dublin|News|
Bay Area 'Spare The Air' Alert Issued Friday
Excessive smog is expected in the area due to low winds and high temps. Work remotely and avoid long car trips, if possible.
El Cerrito, CA|News|
2 More Contra Costa County Testing Centers To Open Soon
The news comes as significant delays have been reported in local laboratories and cases continue to climb in communities of color.
Danville, CA|News|
Banks Ask Contra Costa County Residents To Swap Coins For Cash
Coin exchange fees will be temporarily waived amid the coin shortage in Danville, Walnut Creek and Mira Vista Mechanics Bank branches.
San Ramon, CA|News|
Contra Costa Supes Agree To Re-Envision Juvenile Justice System
Supervisors said they expect county officials to work together to decide the fate of juvenile justice system.
San Leandro, CA|News|
Alameda Co. Should Hire More Black Contractors, Supervisor Says
Few, if any, Black contractors get work from the county's General Services Agency, said Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson.
San Ramon, CA|News|
Here's What Bay Area Schools Must Do To Reopen This Fall
Elementary schools may be allowed to reopen, even if they are on the state's watch list. Here's what they would need to do.
Danville, CA|News|
DeSaulnier Calls For Focus On Renewable Energy In Contra Costa
His remarks came after Marathon Petroleum Co. announced plans to "indefinitely idle" its Contra Costa County refinery.
San Ramon, CA|News|
PG&E Lawsuit Against San Ramon Valley Fire Dismissed By Court
PG&E sued San Ramon Valley Fire over an ordinance that prevents them from performing non-emergency work without 48 hours' notice.
Dublin|News|
BART Budget Hurt By Coronvairus Resurgance
The agency is likely to receive nearly $40 million less than the $416 million it requested in coronavirus aid.
San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Valley Fire Sued By PG&E
PG&E wants the court to overturn rules preventing them from performing electrical work without 48 hours' notice to SRVFPD.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz Company Accused Of Padding Invoices, State Says
The company will pay $100,000 in penalties after submitting invoices with embellished expenses and work hours, according to a settlement.
Dublin|News|
40 Santa Rita Jail Inmates Test Positive For COVID-19
The increase was reported from Wednesday to Thursday, bringing the jail's total to 46 cases.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
See How COVID-19 Is Affecting Latinx Santa Cruz County Residents
Latinos make up 33.5 percent of the Santa Cruz County population but 50 percent of COVID-19 cases.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Suspect On The Loose After Mission District Shooting
A man was walking along the street when he was shot, police said. The shooter fled on a bicycle.
Livermore, CA|News|
Livermore Police Chief Harris Retiring After 7 Years
Police Chief Michael Harris is retiring after a 30-year career in law enforcement.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz Sees Relatively Quiet Fourth Of July
Some 5,000 people came to Santa Cruz beaches — a far lower crowd than in years past.
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Monterey Closing Beaches For July 4 Weekend
The city also issued an emergency order requiring face masks.
