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SF School Board Recall Supporters Turn in Over 81,000 Signatures, Guaranteeing Recall Election

September 8, 2021 2:30 amSeptember 8, 2021 3:02 pm

On Tuesday, former San Francisco School Board Vice President Alison Collins withdrew her $87 million lawsuit against the Board, shortly after school board recall supporters turned in enough petition signatures to ensure a recall election against several current members in...

South Lake Tahoe Mandatory Evacuation Orders Downgraded

September 7, 2021 11:11 am

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) officials lifted mandatory evacuation orders in the Southern Lake Tahoe area on Monday due to fire crews having significantly beaten back the nearby Caldor Fire in the last week. The Caldor...

Gov. Newsom Swings Through Southern California Campaigning With Prominent Democrats

September 6, 2021 11:52 am

During the weekend, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) were among the top Democrats making rare appearances in California campaigning with Governor Gavin Newsom against the recall election. Newsom, who still has a narrow lead in beating the...

Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents Passes Assembly

September 4, 2021 9:30 amSeptember 4, 2021 8:20 am

A bill that would remove certain immunity provisions for police officers and prohibit those convicted of a felony from returning to work as a peace officer was passed by the Assembly on Friday by a 46-18 vote. Senate Bill 2,...

Bill that Allows Bicyclists To Yield at Stop Signs Headed to Governor’s Desk

September 3, 2021 3:14 pmSeptember 6, 2021 12:17 pm

A bill that would allow bicyclists to yield at stop signs rather than coming to a complete stop passed both houses of the California legislature this week, requiring only the Governor’s signature before becoming law. Assembly Bill 122, authored by...

Cal Fire Announces Total Outdoor Burning Bans In Two Northern California Counties

September 3, 2021 10:51 am

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) announced on Friday that total outdoor burning bans would be enacted in the counties of San Mateo and Santa Cruz ahead of Labor Day weekend. Ideal wildfire conditions in the...

More Than 30 California School Children Trapped In Afghanistan After U.S. Pullout

September 2, 2021 3:39 pm

According to statements from school districts in Sacramento and San Diego, more than 30 children are trapped in Afghanistan following the U.S. pullout earlier this week. While the exact number of students continues to change due to delays in Afghan-Americans...