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California’s School Zone ‘Speed Camera’ Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

October 16, 2023 2:40 pmOctober 17, 2023 7:57 am

A bill that creates a pilot program to install cameras in school zones and high accident areas in six major cities across California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend. Assembly Bill 645, authored by Assemblywoman...

Will SF Bay Area Voters Make the Politicians They Elected Pay for Crime Explosion?

September 27, 2023 8:35 amSeptember 27, 2023 8:39 am

Will Bay Area residents and business owners realize the politicians they voted in are responsible for the staggering crime they are now protesting? Target just announced it is closing its Bay Area stores. Walgreens has closed at least 11 stores...

Target Announces Three Locations In SF Bay Area Are Closing Because of Rampant Crime

September 26, 2023 4:58 pm

Retail giant Target announced on Tuesday that three Bay Area locations would be closing because of rampant theft from stores, continuing the growing retail closure trend in San Francisco and surrounding cities. For several years, large chains and small businesses...

Did Oakland Mayor Kill Any Chance For The Athletics To Remain In Oakland?

September 2, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 2, 2023 2:31 am

Following comments made this week that if the Major League Baseball Oakland Athletics were to stay in the city past their 2024 lease expiration at the Oakland Coliseum, the city would keep the name and be allowed to have a...

Governor Newsom Announces $352 Million for Green Housing Across State

July 6, 2023 2:30 amJuly 6, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that $352 million will be given to numerous city, housing, and mass transit organizations through the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP 2.0) to create more environmentally friendly housing to help the state...

Bill To Create School Zone Camera Pilot Program In Six Cities Goes Before Assembly Appropriations Committee

May 18, 2023 12:18 pmMay 18, 2023 12:18 pm

A bill to create a pilot program to install cameras in school zones and high accident areas in six major cities across California was heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee Thursday following passage last month in two other Committees. Assembly...

Oakland A’s Impending Move Continues To Infuriate Business Owners Nearby Stadium

May 17, 2023 2:30 amMay 17, 2023 2:31 am

Oakland business owners continue to decry the upcoming move of the Oakland Athletics MLB team to Las Vegas, telling the Globe that they are now in dire straits. For the last 20 years, negotiations between the city of Oakland and...