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Thursday, 30 June 2022

5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

(AP) -- The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.

Business is good. The first night of free agency underscored how good.

Nikola Jokic agreed to the biggest contract in NBA history, Bradley Beal agreed to a deal worth a quarter-billion dollars, and the money just kept flowing. Shortly after midnight Friday in the Eastern time zone, three more players — Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker and Ja Morant — also agreed to huge-money extensions.

Towns and Booker agreed to four-year deals that will commence in 2024 and are worth at least $224 million, their agent, Jessica Holtz of CAA, said. Morant will sign his first rookie extension, one that'll be worth at least $193 million and could reach the $230 million range, according to Tandem Sports, which represents him.

Those five players — Jokic, Beal, Towns, Booker and Morant — had more than $1.1 billion in money committed to them in their new deals, highlighting the moves made Thursday when the NBA’s annual free-agent negotiating window opened.

Jokic agreed to a supermax extension to remain with the Denver Nuggets, the two-time reigning MVP guaranteeing himself at least $264 million over five seasons starting with the 2023-24 campaign. The final number may go up slightly depending on what the league’s salary cap is going into the ‘23-24 season and if it exceeds current projections.

Beal will make $251 million over the next five seasons after re-signing with Washington, one day after turning down $37 million for this coming season from the team with whom he’s spent the entirety of his 10-year career.

Towns and Booker got their deals not long afterward, as did Morant. More big-money extensions are coming at some point, particularly rookie extensions — Miami’s Tyler Herro and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson among the names on that list.

All those moves, even the biggest-money ones, were overshadowed by a piece of non-free-agent news that came earlier Thursday when Kevin Durant, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, told the Brooklyn Nets that he wanted a trade. That undoubtedly had some sort of an impact on the decisions some teams were making, or were considering, with the surprise development that one of the world’s elite players is looking for a new place to play.

Jokic and Beal have signed lucrative contracts before. For some, the ones they get this summer will be their first.

Jalen Brunson, as had been widely speculated given his deep ties to the Knicks — his father played there, for starters — agreed to sign with New York, on a deal that ESPN reported would be worth $104 million over four years. He had earned about $6 million, total, in his four seasons with the Dallas Mavericks and saw his value soar by averaging 21.6 points in 18 playoff games this past season.

Anfernee Simons, who had a breakout season for the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers last year — taking advantage of his opportunity, and then some — agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract to remain with that club. And Lu Dort, undrafted three years ago and someone who made about $4 million combined in his three seasons with Oklahoma City, will stay with the Thunder for the next five years on a deal worth nearly $88 million.

NBA NUMBERS

The NBA set the new salary cap, luxury tax and other numbers that will be used this coming season and go into effect Friday.

The cap is $123.655 million, the tax level is $150.267 million. The minimum team salary level is $111.29 million and the exceptions were set as wel. The non-taxpayer mid-level is $10.49 million, taxpayer mid-level is $6.479 million, and the mid-level for a team with room under the cap is $5.401 million.

TUCKER TO PHILADELPHIA

P.J. Tucker is reuniting with Philadelphia general manager Daryl Morey and — assuming he re-signs, as planned — James Harden as well. Tucker agreed Thursday to a three-year deal with the 76ers for $33 million. Morey, Tucker and Harden were together with the Houston Rockets; Harden declared free agency Wednesday with the intention of coming back to Philadelphia. Tucker won a title with Milwaukee in 2021 and helped Miami to the Eastern Conference finals in 2022.

MCGEE CHOOSES MAVERICKS

Dallas and JaVale McGee — a three-time NBA champion and an Olympic gold medalist as well — agreed on a contract for two seasons and a third at McGee's option worth about $20 million. McGee has played for eight NBA teams and is heading to Dallas for a second time; he played 34 games there in 2015-16.

PORTIS, INGLES TO BUCKS

Bobby Portis (four years, $49 million) is returning to Milwaukee, and the Bucks are adding veteran guard Joe Ingles as well. Ingles is signing a one-year deal, according to his wife, Renae Ingles, who tweeted that “CEO of the house, Renae Ingles, is thrilled for Joe and their family.”

HEAT DECISIONS

Miami will retain Victor Oladipo on a one-year, $11 million deal and Dewayne Dedmon on a two-year deal for about $9 million, though the second year has conditional protections.

MAGIC KEEPING HARRIS

Gary Harris signed with the Orlando Magic, the team said, with the sides agreeing on two years for $26 million for the guard. The Magic are also keeping center Mo Bamba on a two-year deal.

RAPTORS MOVES

Toronto is keeping forwards Chris Boucher (three years, $36 million) and Thaddeus Young (two years, $16 million).

BAGLEY STAYING

Detroit moved quickly to lock up restricted free agent Marvin Bagley III, agreeing to keep him with a three-year, $37 million deal.

WRIGHT TO WIZARDS

In addition to keeping Beal, the Wizards also agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with guard Delon Wright.

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AP Sports Writers Schuyler Dixon and Noah Trister contributed.

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SUV driver drifts into bike lane, kills 71-year-old pedestrian in Fremont

FREMONT, Calif. (BCN) -- A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed Wednesday in Fremont after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle while walking in a bike lane with a bicycle.

A Fremont police spokesperson said the collision occurred at about 5:30 p.m. in the area of Driscoll Road and Carmen Street in the city's Mission San Jose District. According to police, the pedestrian was walking a bicycle in the bicycle lane in a southerly direction on the west side of Driscoll Road.

The SUV driver, also 71, was driving on southbound Driscoll Road. The driver drifted into the bike lane and struck the pedestrian.

Police said the pedestrian was provided emergency medical attention by responding police officers and medical staff, but died at the scene. The SUV driver was uninjured.

The SUV driver remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with the investigation with no impairment suspected. Video surveillance footage, which captured the collision, has been obtained by police.

The incident remains an active investigation by the Fremont Police Traffic Investigations Division.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Ofc. Brian Burch at BBurch@fremont.gov or (510) 790-6772. Anonymous tips can be sent to Tip FremontPD followed by a short message to 888777.

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Victorville home explodes, woman inside airlifted to trauma center

A woman was airlifted to a trauma center after her Victorville home exploded early Wednesday, officials said.

Sheriff’s dispatch received multiple calls reporting a loud explosion and a house on fire

near Adalane Court and Llanada Avenue just before 3 a.m., the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in a news release.

Multiple agencies responded, and deputies reported seeing debris in the neighborhood and found the residence fully engulfed in flames.

With the cause of the explosion unknown, officials evacuated residents in the area.

A woman who was home alone inside the house when it exploded was able to pull herself outside, the Sheriff's Department said.

A police department official — who was on patrol at the time and went to the scene when he heard the explosion — found the woman with burns and called an emergency medical response.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and was later flown to a trauma center. She was listed in critical but stable condition Wednesday afternoon.

Southwest Gas responded to the incident to check for cause of the explosion, the utility company said in a statement to KTLA.

"While the cause of this incident remains under investigation, Southwest Gas has thoroughly inspected the incident site and surrounding area for gas leaks. No leaks were found," the utility said. "Safety is our top priority and our crews have turned gas off to the impacted residences and worked with first responders to ensure the area is safe and secure."

Aerial video from Sky5 showed the home completely destroyed, with debris spread all along the block.

The force of the blast caused damage to neighboring homes, along with several others in the cul de sac. A home across the street had its front door blown off and one resident said he was pushed out of bed, Victor Valley News reported.

All other Southwest Gas infrastructures are operating without issue, according to the utility.

A contractor with the company conducted a periodic routine leak inspection in the area just last month and no leaks were found at that time either.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

No further details were immediately available.

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information at www.wetip.com.

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30 homes affected after water main break near Berkeley

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- Approximately 30 homes are affected after a water main break Wednesday evening in a neighborhood near Berkeley, police announced in a Nixle alert. The homes affected are located on the 600 block of Oberlin Avenue and 100 block of Arlington Avenue in Kensington, which is a census-designated place north of Berkeley.

The water main break has resulted in flooding and pushed debris into the roadway, according to police. Water has been shut off for residents in the immediate area.

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and PG&E will have crews working into the early morning hours Thursday. Police said no evacuations or shelter in place were issued.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

SF residents still displaced after high-rise flooding

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nearly 500 residents at a San Francisco high-rise apartment building are still left in limbo -- unsure of where they'll stay next.

This comes nearly a month after a water main failure flooded all 35 floors of their building at 33 Tehama St. Residents are told they must move out of their hotel accommodations next week and find a new place to live.

SF Supervisor Matt Dorsey and building ownership held a town hall Wednesday that left many residents more frustrated. “This has been a very financially stressful time for me and my partner and for many folks in the building, having to front the cost,” said Tyler Patterson who is a resident of the building.

Patterson hasn't been living at 33 Tehama for nearly a month since a water main failure sent 20,000 gallons of water cascading down 35 floors of the building, forcing nearly 500 people to evacuate immediately.

For the first time, Dorsey hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday night with city housing committees and the real estate management firm, Hines, that owns the building to address concerns and provide updates.

Dorsey's office denied KRON4's request to join the meeting saying it was only for residents but didn't provide an explanation as to why when asked.

“What I would call a dog and pony show which isn't adequate. A lot of folks go without responses,” said Patterson.

Hines originally targeted residents to return by July 1 but has said that date is pushed back. As of July 6, Hines says they'll no longer pay for hotel accommodations.

“Hines continue prioritize profits over the lives of their residents,” said Patterson. He added residents will be able to reoccupy the building in phases, starting from August and through October.

Residents will have to find short-term housing, or they can choose to terminate their lease. If they seek short-term housing without reimbursements, Hines said they'll waive 100% of their rent.

However, if they're seeking reimbursements, Hines said they'll pay up to $300 dollars per day, but tenants will still have to pay 50% of their rent at each month at a building they're not allowed to occupy.

“I don't think $300 gets you very far with a short-term rental in San Francisco at all so it's going to be very disruptive come July 6 when they make folks start to front the cost for their short-term housing,” said Patterson.

Patterson said many are now scrambling to find a place to live with a fast-approaching deadline.

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New interim president announced at Sonoma State

(BCN) -- Ming-Tung "Mike" Lee was announced Monday as interim president of Sonoma State University to replace Judy Sakaki, who is resigning July 31.

Lee will begin his presidency on Aug. 1. Lee previously worked nearly 30 years at Sacramento State where he served as a vice president for administration and business affairs, an interim provost, and as vice president for academic affairs before retiring in 2018.

"Throughout his decades of service to Sacramento State, Dr. Lee has a demonstrated history of collaboration and innovation leading to improved levels of student achievement," said Jolene Koester, interim chancellor of the Cal State system. "He has served as a faculty member and led two divisions within the university, and these experiences give him unique and thorough insight into the operations of a university campus."

Lee's salary will be the same as Sakaki who received $324,052 and $60,000 for housing. Lee's appointment is expected to be approved at the July CSU trustee meeting.

"Sonoma State offers world-class educational opportunities to the North Bay," said Lee. "As the first member of my family to earn a college degree, I understand the profound impact it can make on the life of a student and their family. I look forward to working with SSU's dedicated faculty, staff, administrators and student leaders to offer transformative opportunities to the students of the North Bay."

Lee earned a bachelor's degree in literature from Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan, a master's degree in international commerce, and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Kentucky. Sakaki's resignation followed faculty criticism for how she handled sexual harassment allegations by a former university administrator against her husband, Patrick McCallum.

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Man sentenced for drunk-driving crash that injured four

(BCN) -- A 25-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday after pleading no contest to felony drunk driving in connection with a January collision that injured four people.

Gerardo Bautista Hernandez admitted that he caused great bodily injury to four victims, that he has a prior conviction for the same offense, and that his blood alcohol level was at least .15 percent, almost double the legal limit of .08, according to an announcement Monday from the office of Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni.

Hernandez was behind the wheel of a vehicle Jan. 23 that hit head-on another vehicle driven by a woman whose three children were also in the vehicle, prosecutors said. The mother had several displaced rib fractures and an ankle fracture.

Her oldest child, age 15, had significant internal injuries. Her 9-year-old twins were airlifted to Valley Medical Center, one with a fractured wrist and the other with a fractured elbow.

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Nation braces for miserable travel weekend as canceled flights stack up

(The Hill) - Americans are headed into an ugly Fourth of July travel weekend, with 1,800 flights canceled already this week with days left to go.

Airlines are struggling to meet surging demand after pandemic lockdowns and amid pilot and staffing shortages, but they are also accusing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of not having adequate staffing and failing to provide a plan on personnel ahead of the summer holiday.

Consumer groups and the Biden administration, however, are blaming the airlines, which won tens of billions of dollars in stimulus payments during the coronavirus pandemic as flights dried up. The government argues the handouts should have allowed the airlines to keep themselves fully staffed as passengers returned.

For passengers, the bickering foreshadows what could be a miserable travel experience this week and this summer as people seek what are in some cases their first real vacations since 2020 or 2019.

Air ticket prices are on the rise, but so are delays and cancellations, meaning travelers can’t be sure they’ll get to their destination on time — if at all.

As customer complaints surge, the FAA is pushing back on airlines, pointing to the pandemic relief.

“People expect when they buy an airline ticket that they’ll get where they need to go safely, efficiently, reliably and affordably. After receiving $54 billion in pandemic relief to help save the airlines from mass layoffs and bankruptcy, the American people deserve to have their expectations met,” an agency spokesperson said.

The FAA’s criticism of carriers echoes similar complaints from pilots unions, including the Air Line Pilots Association, which wrote in a letter last month that “it is clear to all that the airlines have mismanaged this critical relief package, which was specifically designed to make certain that airlines were prepared to meet the increase in travel demand we are experiencing today.”

Airlines have defended their decision to furlough workers and offer early retirements to pilots at the height of the pandemic, when minimal demand for air travel crushed carriers’ finances.

In response to congressional scrutiny last year, Airlines for America (A4A) told lawmakers that federal COVID-19 aid covered 77 percent of the carriers’ payroll costs, saving roughly 736,000 industry jobs. But airlines say they were still forced to reduce staff, particularly when federal aid temporarily lapsed in late 2020.

It’s not clear that staffing issues will be resolved any time soon. While the industry aims to hire 12,000 pilots this year, the FAA issued fewer than 5,000 pilot training certificates in 2021.

Meanwhile, airlines are pinning some of the blame for passengers’ travel woes on the FAA, saying the agency is also short-staffed.

The airline industry called on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to request a meeting to discuss the FAA’s controller staffer plan for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

The letter from A4A called for Buttigieg to ensure adequate staffing at key FAA facilities and called for the department to release its staffing plan for the July 4 weekend, saying the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared its plan.

In its letter, A4A singled out FAA staffing issues at its New York and Jacksonville facilities, saying the latter had been understaffed for 27 of the previous 30 days. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also highlighted those areas as some of the most pressing bottlenecks in an interview with CNN last week.

In response to the letter, the FAA claimed there is no system-wide air traffic controller staffing shortage and told The Hill that staff issues have occurred for a few hours at a few facilities due to COVID-19 and other factors. The agency has argued that it has acted on the issues raised in the letter by adding alternate routes, placing more controllers in high-demand areas and increased data sharing.

Still, the debate over where to place blame for air travel challenges will likely escalate this weekend if Americans face problems at the airport and don’t see their flights taking off on time.

“Airline staffing, scheduling and weather are the leading causes of delays and cancellations. Even A4A letter admits that,” said a source familiar with the debate.

Going into this summer, carriers trimmed their flight schedules in an effort to avoid a repeat of last year’s delays and cancellations and blunt the impact of soaring fuel costs stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Experts say that the lighter schedules will help avoid a total disaster during summer travel. But because planes are so packed, travelers will find it difficult to find a replacement flight if their trip is delayed or canceled.

The FAA last week granted United Airlines a waiver to eliminate 50 daily departures from its Newark, N.J., hub beginning on Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend. The airline says more flights were scheduled than the airport could handle due to air traffic control staffing challenges and ongoing construction.

“Even though we have the planes, pilots, crews and staff to support our Newark schedule, this waiver will allow us to remove about 50 daily departures which should help minimize excessive delays and improve on-time performance,” United COO Jon Roitman said in a memo to employees last week.

Other airlines are attempting to avoid schedule cuts by implementing significant pay increases to retain employees.

Envoy Air, a regional carrier wholly owned by American Airlines, earlier this month increased its new pay for pilots and added an additional 50 percent raise for two years.

And as the airline looks to avoid canceling flights during the upcoming high-demand period, it is now also offering pilots further pay incentives to cover any open trips in July.

“As part of the proactive strategy to run a reliable schedule during the peak summer travel season, Envoy is offering pilots triple pay to pick up uncovered trips on their days off in the month of July,” an airline spokesperson said. “This will only be offered if there are open trips available, and currently Envoy is fully covered with its flight schedule this summer.”

Despite fears of more flight delays and cancellations, Americans are expected to be on the move this weekend.

The TSA expects to see a record 3 million passengers on the busiest day this summer, while AAA predicts 3.55 million people will travel by air over the Independence Day holiday, up from 3.5 million people in 2021.

“The nation is traveling again, and all of us must work together to ensure the public is safe and that airline travel is efficient,” a FAA spokesperson said.

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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

4th of July events in the Bay Area

(KRON) - The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. Here are some ways you can celebrate in the Bay Area.

Alameda:

After two years, Alameda welcomes back the Mayor's 4th of July parade. On Monday, July 4th, the Alameda Police Department will close streets along the parade route to traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. and most closures will remain in effect until 3:00 p.m. For more information visit https://www.alamedaca.gov/RESIDENTS/Alameda-4th-of-July-Parade

The USS Hornet will be hosting a celebration with BBQ on the flight deck, music, and drinks! Oakland Smoke Shack BBQ and the Grilled Cheese Guys will be providing food while DJ Samoa Boy will be bringing the tunes.

The ship's island will be open for free tours and the rest of the museum will remain open as normal. For more information, visit https://uss-hornet.org/calendar/4th-of-july-uss-hornet or

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-aboard-the-hornet-tickets-358857842467

Concord:

The city of Concord will be celebrating with a fun run, a parade, and fireworks! Fireworks will be at 9 PM at Mt. Diablo high school at 2450 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520. Gates will open at 6 PM.

At 8 AM in Todos Santos Plaza, the stars and stripes kids fun run will start, followed by a parade at 10 AM.

Danville:

In Danville, the Kiwanis 4th of July Parade starts 9 AM sharp at San Ramon Valley High School & ends at Town & Country on San Ramon Blvd. Veterans and military are invited to a barbeque afterwards. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/1387576475095659

Foster City:

After a two-year hiatus, Foster City's Fourth of July Celebration is back! Hosted by the Foster City Parks & Recreation, the Foster City Lions Club and the Foster City Rotary Club. on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Leo Ryan Park! There will be games, food, entertainment, a dog parade, and a grand fireworks display. For more information, you can call 650-286-3380 or visit https://www.fostercity.org/bc-prc/page/2022-fourth-july-celebration

Fremont:

Fremont will be hosting the annual 4th of July Parade. They will feature music and parade souvenirs.

https://fremont4th.org/

Healdsburg:

The city of Healdsburg with Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District is celebrating the 4th of July with kid-friendly activities, a parade, and fireworks. There will be live music and activities, and a parade around the Plaza. The parade begins at 11:00 AM.

For more information, visit https://rotaryclubofhealdsburgsunrise.org/Stories/healdsburg-4th-of-july-on-the-plaza-202

Livermore:

Livermore will be hosting a community fireworks night in celebration of the 4th of July, “United we Shine.” Street closures will be in effect until 11 PM. The fireworks show will begin around 9:30 PM.

Fireworks will be launched at the downtown parking garage on 216 Maple St and will be closed until 11 PM. More information can be found at https://www.livermoredowntown.com/events/2022-4th-of-july

Los Altos:

The city of Los Altos will host the 11th annual 4th of July parade with a gathering at Town Hall at 9:30 AM. The parade will conclude at Gardner Bullis School where refreshments will be provided. More information can be found at https://www.losaltoschamber.org/events/details/los-altos-hills-4th-of-july-parade-3310

Milpitas:

Milpitas will celebrate the 4th of July with family friendly activities, including a Game Truck, live music, and a fireworks show. Gates open at 5 PM for ticket holders, and 6 PM for non-ticket holders. Tickets for the event are on sale now for $6 a ticket (ages 2 and up) and can be purchased at the Milpitas Community Center, Milpitas Sports Center, and Barbara Lee Senior Center or by visiting www.milpitas.gov/July4th

Moraga:

Moraga’s 4th of July festivities include a dog and bike parade where residents can share pictures of themselves and/or their furry friends to the community. Neighbors are encouraged to partake in neighborhood barbecues, residents who participate should take safety precautions to ensure the health of their families and neighbors. Visit https://www.moraga.ca.us/419/July-4-Celebration-Fireworks for more information.

Morgan Hill:

The Morgan Hill Freedom Fest is an all day event from Sunday, July 3, 2022 9:30 AM to Monday, July 4, 2022 11:00 PM. It will be held at the Downtown Morgan Hill and the Outdoor Sports Center. This will be one of the few all-day events held in California. More information can be found at https://www.visitmorganhill.org/event-calendar-detail/morgan-hill-freedom-fest?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1Kmwi-QiAF40QKU1r0z8ttne19KQsbisGbDZYMlkGtTTOmt-8j1PsIF_xoCBMgQAvD_BwE.

Mountain View:

The San Francisco Symphony is joining the city of Mountain View in their Fourth of July celebrations. Tickets for the Fireworks Spectacular are on sale now at the Shoreline Amphitheater or online. Attendees are asked to bring proof of residency with a coupon to receive free or discounted tickets to the event (while supplies last). For more information, visit https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/july4thfireworks.asp

Orinda:

Orinda’s Keep On Truckin` 2022 July Fourth Parade begins at 10 AM, but residents are invited to a 7 AM pancake breakfast. A concert will follow the parade. More information can be found at https://orindaassociation.org/parade-info.

Pleasant Hill:

The city of Pleasant Hill will be hosting Fourth of July celebration events throughout the city, including a 5K run, parade, live music, and fireworks with a viewing party at College Park. More information on these events and how to participate can be found at https://phjuly4.com/.

Redwood City:

Redwood City will be holding a Fourth of July Festival that includes a parade and fireworks. The parade begins at 10am on Brewster Ave. Fireworks start at 9:30 PM at the Port of Redwood City.

At Courthouse Square in Downtown Redwood City, a chalk art show will take place. More information on these events can be found at http://www.parade.org/

San Francisco:

The city of San Francisco will host multiple events in celebration of the Fourth of July, including a hotdog eating contest. The San Francisco Hot Dog Contest will take place during the Fourth of July Pub Crawl next to El Lopo on Polk Street. The contest will start at 8 PM, with plenty of time before the San Francisco Fireworks at 9:30 PM. More information can be found at https://crawlsf.com/event/san-francisco-hot-dog-eating-contest/.

A celebration on Pier 39 will take place throughout the day, with family-friendly activities, entertainment, live music, and a pyrotechnic fireworks show that begins at 9:30pm.

The City of San Francisco is also inviting visitors to the Aquatic Park for a live music concert. This event starts at 6 PM and is followed by the fireworks display at 9:30 PM. Admission is free.

San Jose:

The city of San Jose planned the annual Rose, White and Blue parade and a fireworks show at Discovery Meadow. The parade will take place along Shasta Ave and kicks off at 11 am. The fireworks are set to begin at 9:30pm.

The parade will feature live music, a car show, food trucks, and many opportunities to grab souvenirs. More information can be found at https://rove.me/to/san-jose/4th-of-july-events-and-parade.

San Ramon:

The city of San Ramon will host a Fourth of July celebration concert featuring Bay Area party band Pride & Joy. The event will feature pop and soul music and dancing. It will be at the San Ramon Central Park from 5pm-8pm.

For more information, visit https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/parks_community_services/events/fourth_of_july

Santa Clara:

In Santa Clara, the Great America theme park will be hosting activities and a fireworks show. The park will host an "all you can eat" barbeque cookout, park goers can grab a bite for $29.99.

Access to the waterpark is Included with admission to Great America on the 4th of July.

Sonoma:

Sonoma`s 4th of July Celebration includes games, a festival, parade, food, and a fireworks show.

The parade begins at 10 AM and will make its way around the town's historic Plaza. After the parade, an old-fashioned festival will take place with food, drinks and game booths provided by nonprofit organizations in Sonoma. All proceeds raised from the festival benefit Sonoma`s community.

The firework show is set to begin at 5pm. For more information and a schedule, visit https://www.sonomacity.org/event/sonomas-hometown-4th-of-july-parade-celebration-and-fireworks-show/

Vallejo:

The city of Vallejo is hosting their annual 4th of July parade at 10am and includes classic cars, a live music, family-friendly activities and cultural performances.

More information on the parade can be found here: https://vallejojuly4.com/

With many fireworks coming around, it is important to note that this can be a stressful time for your furry loved ones. Be sure to check if refills for anxiety medication are needed, that microchips are updated, fences are high enough, etc. For more information, check out https://www.kron4.com/news/the-4th-of-july-is-around-the-corner-how-can-you-keep-your-pets-safe/

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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker hospitalized: Reports

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.

Barker, who married reality-TV star Kourtney Kardashian last month, was taken to West Hills Hospital and Medical Center near Calabasas before being transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the L.A. Times reported.

Photos from TMZ showed medical workers transporting Barker, 46, on a stretcher with Kardashian by his side.

Barker tweeted "God save me" just before 11 a.m. Tuesday but it's unclear if the post was related to his medical issues.

Barker's teenage daughter, Alabama Barker, also posted on social media, saying "Please send your prayers" around 5:30 p.m.

KTLA reached out to Barker's representatives for comment but did not immediately hear back.

Back in 2018, the drummer was hospitalized due to blood clots found in both arms, along with a staph infection and cellulitis, People reported at the time.

The drummer married Kardashian in May in Portofino, Italy, with a lavish wedding. Their relationship has been a main plotline in the first season of the new Hulu reality series “The Kardashians.”

No further details were immediately available.

Check back for updates to this developing story.

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SF Supervisors approve plan to expand housing options

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is working to create more housing. On Tuesday afternoon, they approved an ordinance that will allow small multi-unit buildings in areas that used to be single family homes.

KRON4 has community reaction on the change from a non-profit that works to make the city more liveable.

An ordinance passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would allow large single family homes to turn into multi-unit buildings. The ordinance was sponsored by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

Mandelman said in a statement, “the way much of San Francisco is zoned today makes it easier to flip existing housing into luxury monster homes than to build small apartment buildings for regular people. If someone is going to build to the size allowed by our current zoning in a given neighborhood, why not have four or six middle class households in that same size box rather than one very wealthy family?”

The ordinance would allow four units on most lots, and six units on corner lots. It provides an exception to density limits in residential house zoning districts which cover roughly 60% of the city's developable land area.

Tom Radulovich is the executive director of Livable City, a non-profit that advocates for more affordable housing. He says he's excited about the change.

"It's been a long time coming and a long overdue step for San Francisco in creating more opportunities for housing."

He says people don't have to worry about major changes to their neighborhoods. It will happen slowly. "It's not going to change physically. One of the goals of this ordinance was to make sure the buildings are the same size and scale as you're used to," he said.

The ordinance says no rent controlled units or current multi-family units would be removed to create these new units.

Radulovich says he believes this change could positively impact people that already live in these areas. "That's going to not continue to drive up rents and property prices in the way that it has but provide some housing options that folks in your neighborhood actually need," he said.

The vote was the first of two required for the ordinance to be adopted. It is expected to be at the board's next regular meeting on July 12. If approved by the mayor, the new zoning would go into effect in late August.

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Overturning Roe v. Wade threatens infertility treatments

(KRON) -- The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday has already prompted many states to roll back its abortion rights. The decision could potentially make it harder for women seeking fertility treatments.

"If you consider life beginning at fertilization can we inseminate extra oocytes? Can we freeze embryos?" said Dr. Marcelle Cedars, Director of UCSF's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) bring together eggs and sperm outside the body to create an embryo. Cedars says multiple embryos are typically created for those undergoing care.

However, if states pass laws stating life begins at fertilization, only one embryo could be produced and transferred at a time, which could cause complications.

Dr. Cedars says multiple embryos are typically created for those undergoing care, however if states pass laws stating life begins at fertilization, only one embryo could be produced and transferred at a time, which could cause complications.

Dr. Cedars tells KRON4, “even in nature, best incubator around, only one in four fertilized eggs makes a healthy baby and so in the process in the laboratory we can actually witness that growth and development of the embryos and you can see those embryos that are able to make it to what we call the blastocyst stage.”

Dr. Cedars says about 50% of embryos make it to this stage, which has the highest chance of a successful pregnancy. By only allowing one embryo to be produced and transferred, that success rate significantly drops and it adds additional risks to the mother and to the children.

Dr. Ruben Alvero, who's the director of Stanford's Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility says broad or imprecise language used in some state-level abortion bans could also impair access to IVF.

Dr. Alvero tells KRON4, “I hope that not only nationally do we have a return to the right of couples and women to have the reproductive care that they want and deserve but also prevent any expansion of this thinking, which I think is dangerous.”

While the overturning of Roe v. Wade doesn't immediately restrict infertility treatments, experts say the wording of laws in some states could unintentionally impair access to IVF.

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SF Supes pass Fillmore development resolution

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- A resolution put before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors calling on the housing authority to present alternatives to the demolition of a public housing site was passed unanimously on Tuesday.

The resolution, put forth by Supervisor Dean Preston, was introduced at the requests of residents at the Plaza East in the Fillmore, a 193-unit complex located at 1360 Buchanan St. Earlier in the day, residents held a press conference to demand increased transparency about the future of their homes-- a site that had already been demolished and rebuilt 21 years prior.

Now the same developer wants to build market-rate housing on the site, which in San Francisco means pricy. "The residents at Plaza East have dealt with decades of government neglect and inaction," said Preston in a statement. "It's truly remarkable that after a year of obscuring their intentions, the developer now wants to bulldoze the property to make way for market-rate housing on a public housing site."

The developer, McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) could not immediately be reached for comment on Tuesday. Preston said he stands with residents who want to see options, including plans that do not rely on market-rate units.

The resolution also references the HUD program known as Faircloth-to-RAD, which offers an opportunity to expand the number of units at Plaza East while keeping the complex affordable to low-income and working-class residents. "To date, the housing authority and MBS have dismissed, without even reaching out to HUD, the potential use of the program to ensure broader affordability at Plaza East," Preston said.

The resolution calls on the SF Housing Authority to explore alternatives, such as affordable housing. Plaza East resident Yolanda Marshall called for transparency from MBS.

"We are concerned that MBS will replace residents while building market-rate units for wealthy and mostly white residents in our predominantly Black community," she is quoted as saying in Preston's statement. Preston added that the previous demolition and rebuild done by the developer already displaced Black families from the Fillmore when it jettisoned 83 units and decreased the complex's size by 30 percent.

"With all this talk about investing in the Black community, I'd like to see it here," said Plaza East resident Rashad Owens. "Let the residents lead development planning that centers resident needs, keeps us housed, improves living conditions and offers more homes that members of our communit can afford."

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Three arrested for robbing illegal marijuana grow site

(KRON) – Three people were arrested last Thursday for a robbery that occurred at a Santa Rosa home. All three suspects were found in possession of "processed marijuana" and police later learned that the property they robbed was an illegal grow site, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

SCSO received a call about a burglary in progress early Thursday morning at around 1:30 a.m. in the 700 block of Todd Road. A deputy pursued a suspect car, but later lost sight of it.

Approximately 20 minutes later, Marin County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to locate and detain the driver. He was identified as Joseph Reyes, 32, of Napa. After searching his vehicle, police found an empty gun magazine, large amounts of cash, and more than 100 grams of processed marijuana.

While this detainment was in progress, another deputy saw another car going over 100 miles per hour on Highway 101 southbound. Spike strips were used and both suspects fled from the car after exiting the freeway.

Police were able to locate and arrest both men without incident. The two men were identified as Onnie Broussard, 18, and Jabril Tom, 27, both from San Francisco. After searching the vehicle, deputies found approximately 25 pounds of processed marijuana and a loaded gun near the car.

Deputies went to the home where the burglary was reported and saw two broken windows. It was later determined a third car was involved in this incident but got away.

Broussard and Tom were arrested on three felony counts: robbery, loaded gun in public, and conspiracy. Reyes was arrested on three felony counts: evading a peace officer while disregarding public safety, robbery, and conspiracy. All three suspects being held on $250,000 bail.

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'We were standing on the windows': Passenger recounts Amtrak train derailing in Missouri

MENDON, Mo. (WDAF) - An Amtrak train derailed Monday afternoon, leaving three dead, dozens injured and even more temporarily stranded in a small Missouri town.

Diane Couture was a passenger on that train when it hit a dump truck at a rural railroad crossing and derailed near Mendon, Missouri, about 100 miles east of Kansas City.

She and her husband had been celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon and were headed home to New Hampshire. The train, an Amtrak Southwest Chief, left Kansas City en route to Chicago earlier in the day Monday. In full, the Southwest Chief route runs from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Couture said she never imagined their anniversary trip would end like this. She was in the dining car when she heard a loud noise.

"We thought the car was just going to wobble a bit and then keep going -- but then it stopped and turned on its side," Couture told Nexstar's WDAF Monday night.

SLIDESHOW: Amtrak train derailment in Missouri

In this photo provided by Dax McDonald, an Amtrak passenger train lies on its side after derailing near Mendon, Mo., on Monday, June 27, 2022. The Southwest Chief, traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, was carrying about 243 passengers when it collided with a dump truck near Mendon, Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods said. (Dax McDonald via AP)
In this photo provided by Dax McDonald, debris sits near railroad tracks after an Amtrak passenger train derailed near Mendon, Mo., on Monday, June 27, 2022. The Southwest Chief, traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, was carrying about 243 passengers when it collided with a dump truck near Mendon, Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods said. (Dax McDonald via AP)
An Amtrak train which derailed after striking a dump truck is seen beyond a corn field Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A worker looks over a dump truck that collided with an Amtrak train, causing it to derail Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Workers inspect the scene of an Amtrak train which derailed after striking a dump truck Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A worker inspects the scene of an Amtrak train which derailed after striking a dump truck, Monday, June 27, 2022, near Mendon, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

"The people on our left-hand side flew across and hit us, and then we were standing on the windows on the right-hand side of the car."

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the train was eight cars long, and seven of them derailed.

"Two gentlemen in the front came up, stacked a bunch of things and popped out the window and literally pulled us out by our hands," Couture said. "So then we were all sitting on top of the train."

Soon, Couture said two other men came and helped people get down off the train cars and onto the tracks below.

Videos from the scene show dozens of passengers sitting on the side of overturned cars and walking around the tracks.

Couture said first responders were there within minutes to help those who were injured.

MSHP said three people were killed in the crash; two were on the train and another was in the dump truck. The Chariton County ambulance service confirmed to WDAF that at least 50 were injured.

Amtrak said there were 243 passengers and 12 crew members on the train at the time.

Officials brought school buses to the scene, and Couture said they took everyone who wasn't injured to the local high school in Mendon.

"Tons of volunteers and anything you could imagine, they had for us," she said.

Hours later, dozens of passengers remain at the high school, getting help from community volunteers and waiting for news of what's next.

Couture admits it was a scary experience to cap off their trip, especially knowing there were passengers and crew around her who suffered injuries. But she's grateful she and her husband are safe.

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Facebook and Instagram remove posts offering abortion pills

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure.

Such social media posts ostensibly aimed to help women living in states where preexisting laws banning abortion suddenly snapped into effect on Friday. That's when the high court overruled Roe v. Wade, its 1973 decision that declared access to abortion a constitutional right.

Memes and status updates explaining how women could legally obtain abortion pills in the mail exploded across social platforms. Some even offered to mail the prescriptions to women living in states that now ban the procedure.

Almost immediately, Facebook and Instagram began removing some of these posts, just as millions across the U.S. were searching for clarity around abortion access. General mentions of abortion pills, as well as posts mentioning specific versions such as mifepristone and misoprostol, suddenly spiked Friday morning across Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and TV broadcasts, according to an analysis by the media intelligence firm Zignal Labs.

By Sunday, Zignal had counted more than 250,000 such mentions.

The AP obtained a screenshot on Friday of one Instagram post from a woman who offered to purchase or forward abortion pills through the mail, minutes after the court ruled to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.

“DM me if you want to order abortion pills, but want them sent to my address instead of yours,” the post on Instagram read.

Instagram took it down within moments. Vice Media first reported on Monday that Meta, the parent of both Facebook and Instagram, was taking down posts about abortion pills.

On Monday, an AP reporter tested how the company would respond to a similar post on Facebook, writing: “If you send me your address, I will mail you abortion pills.”

The post was removed within one minute.

The Facebook account was immediately put on a “warning” status for the post, which Facebook said violated its standards on “guns, animals and other regulated goods.”

Yet, when the AP reporter made the same exact post but swapped out the words “abortion pills” for “a gun,” the post remained untouched. A post with the same exact offer to mail “weed” was also left up and not considered a violation.

Marijuana is illegal under federal law and it is illegal to send it through the mail.

Abortion pills, however, can legally be obtained through the mail after an online consultation from prescribers who have undergone certification and training.

In an email, a Meta spokesperson pointed to company policies that prohibit the sale of certain items, including guns, alcohol, drugs and pharmaceuticals. The company did not explain the apparent discrepancies in its enforcement of that policy.

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed in a tweet Monday that the company will not allow individuals to gift or sell pharmaceuticals on its platform, but will allow content that shares information on how to access pills. Stone acknowledged some problems with enforcing that policy across its platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram.

“We’ve discovered some instances of incorrect enforcement and are correcting these,” Stone said in the tweet.

Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday that states should not ban mifepristone, the medication used to induce an abortion.

“States may not ban mifepristone based on disagreement with the FDA’s expert judgment about its safety and efficacy,” Garland said in a Friday statement.

But some Republicans have already tried to stop their residents from obtaining abortion pills through the mail, with some states like West Virginia and Tennessee prohibiting providers from prescribing the medication through telemedicine consultation.

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Great America theme park to close in 'up to 11 years'

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) – California’s Great America amusement park in Santa Clara will be shutting down its rides, but there is still plenty of time for customers to visit the park. Park operator Cedar Fair announced that it sold the land for $310 million, but will still operate the park for “a period of up to 11 years” before closing its doors.

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Bay Area real estate company Prologis, Inc. bought the land. There is no word yet as to what it will do with the property.

“We chose Prologis as our partner because of their deep ties in the Bay Area and their reputation for working closely with local communities on large developments,” said Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman

The city of Santa Clara said it “cannot comment on the economic impacts or benefits.”

Cedar Fair bought the land from the City of Santa Clara and the State of California in 2019. The park has been open since 1976.

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Monday, 27 June 2022

What do you do if you find a litter of kittens?

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Kitten season has sprung upon Savannah and many rescues are overwhelmed by the number of cats currently under their care. Many are so overwhelmed that they are no longer able to take in new cats. So, what do you do if you find a litter of kittens?

Nina Shultz, the adoptions manager at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, said that the first thing you want to do is see if the mother is around.

"Their best chance of survival is to be with mom," She explained. "Any time you pick up a stray kitten, you lessen that chance by 20%."

You will want to wait and see if mom reappears, even if this takes several days of monitoring.

"If after a few days you've noticed that mom is not around then you know what? You are able to get them," she said.

However, you better be prepared for a lot of work, and get ready to keep those kittens in your home with you for an extended period of time.

"You have to be willing to foster them until a facility can get them into a foster," Shultz said.

Right now, many facilities are not taking in new cats because of the sheer number of cats and kittens currently placed with them due to a lack of spaying and neutering of local animals.

Cat Green from One Love Animal Rescue said in an email that the rescue has over 100 cats and kittens under their care as of June 24.

"The number of homeless pets in our community is simply overwhelming," She wrote.

The Humane Society for Greater Savannah has a foster coordinator who is able to help with the fostering of the kittens and most rescues will offer assistance on caring for the babies. If you are unable to care for the kittens you should know that it can take more than several days for a rescue to find a foster home that is open.

You can find more information about the humane society by clicking or tapping on the link here.

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Las Vegas AAA team out-drawing A's on some nights

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland A's attendance struggles in 2022 have been well-documented. The team is drawing an MLB-worst 8,358 fans per game in 2022, and on some nights, their minor league affiliate in Las Vegas is drawing more fans than they are.

The most recent series that the A's played at the Coliseum was against the Seattle Mariners from June 21-23. The Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators had more fans in the park for games against the Albuquerque Isotopes over the same three days.

On Tuesday, June 21, 4,733 fans entered the Coliseum to see Seattle beat Oakland 8-2. On the same night, 7,106 people were at Las Vegas Ballpark to see the Aviators beat Albuquerque.

One night later, the story was the same. Las Vegas out-drew Oakland 6,376 to 5,414. The A's played a matinee on June 23 and saw 8,215 fans, more than Las Vegas' 7,509.

The Aviators nearly filled their ballpark on all three nights, which holds a capacity of 8,196 fans. Conversely, the A's are not coming close to the amount of fans that their stadium can hold. For the American League Wild Card Game in 2019, more than 54,000 fans piled into the Coliseum.

The A's attendance has been better on weekends. The team averaged 11,350 fans per game during a three-game set with the Royals from June 17-19.

The comparison with Oakland and Las Vegas bears additional significance because Las Vegas is a potential site for the A's to move to if they do leave Oakland. The team is trying to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal in Oakland, but KRON4 reported in 2021 that the team visited potential ballpark sites in Las Vegas.

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On Monday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that MLB will not charge the A's a relocation fee if they do move to Las Vegas.

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Kern Valley State Prison inmate's death investigated as homicide

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern Valley State Prison officials said they are investigating a 35-year-old inmate's death as a homicide.

Prison officials said Hector Jimenez, 35, died of his injuries following an alleged attack by two other inmates on June 24. Jimenez's alleged attackers were identified as Adrian Gurrola, 31, and Esteban Ceja, 29.

According to a release from CDCR, Jimenez was attacked in a Kern Valley State Prison day-room by Gurrola and Ceja at around 7:18 p.m. Jimenez was treated for injuries but was pronounced dead a short time later. Investigators found a "inmate-manufactured" weapon at the scene, officials said.

Jimenez was admitted to prison from San Diego County and serving a 26-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter using a firearm in commission of a street gang act, officials said.

According to CDCR, Ceja and Gurrola are serving life sentences for murder.

Ceja was sent to prison in October 2018 from Los Angeles County for second-degree murder with intentional use of a firearm and attempted second-degree murder in commission of a street gang act. CDCR officials said Ceja was also convicted of assault while incarcerated.

Gurrola was sent to prison in August 2009 from Los Angeles County to serve a life sentence for first-degree murder, attempted murder, cruelty to animals and assault with a deadly weapon in commission of a street gang act. CDCR officials said Gurrola was also convicted three additional years for carrying a concealed dirk or dagger while incarcerated.

Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano and houses approximately 3,200 inmates.

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State budget could provide $1,050 direct payments to Californians

(KRON) -- With inflation increasing the price of everything, people at the gas pumps have been suffering and wondering when state leaders are going to help. Over the weekend, the governor and state legislature reached a budget agreement that would give people some money.

Under the plan, taxpayers who make $75,000 a year would receive $350 while families making up to $150,000 would receive $700 with an additional 350 dollars for any dependents.

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People making between $75,000 to $125,000 a year would get $250.

Families making between $150,000 to $250,000 would get up to $750 while individuals making between $125,001 and $250,000 would get $200.

The money could reach your bank accounts as early as late October and as late as the beginning of next year. This money makes up a total of $9.5 billion and is part of an overall $17 billion relief package that also includes rent assistance for eligible Californians.

"California's budget addresses the state's most pressing needs, and prioritizes getting dollars back into the pockets of millions of Californians who are grappling with global inflation and rising prices of everything from gas to groceries," read a joint statement released by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.

Under the proposed framework, 23 million Californians would benefit from the direct payments of up to $1,050. The package will also include a suspension of the state sales tax on diesel and additional funds to help people cover rent and utility bills.

The gas tax suspension would go into effect October 1 and last for one year, providing a savings of 23 cents per gallon. This plan still needs full legislative approval. Hearings will continue Monday morning.

"This budget builds on our unprecedented commitment to transform the resources available in our state, from a $47 billion multi-year infrastructure and transportation package to education and health care, showing the nation what a true pro-life agenda looks like," the joint statement continued. "With these new investments, California will become the first state to achieve universal access to health care coverage."

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Half in new poll say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means

(The Hill) - Half of U.S. adults believe former President Trump planned to remain in the presidency through illegal and unconstitutional activities, according to a new CBS News-YouGov poll.

Three in ten respondents believed Trump planned to stay in office through legal means, while two in 10 believed he did not plan to stay.

But the poll found that among Republicans, just 13 percent believed Trump planned to stay through illegal means. Half of Republicans said he was using legal processes to remain in the presidency, while more than a third — 37 percent — said he did not plan to stay.

Half of Republicans still call the events of Jan. 6 “patriotism” and 70 percent of Republicans still say President Biden did not legitimately win the 2020 election, according to the poll.

The poll was conducted in the wake of public hearings held by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing its own investigation.

Forty-six percent said they believed the House panel should recommend DOJ charge Trump with crimes, while 31 percent said the committee should recommend Trump not be charged. Twenty-three percent said the panel should not make a recommendation either way.

The poll found that those views were split on partisan lines. Eight in ten Democrats said they think the committee should recommend criminal charges, compared to 44 percent of independents and 8 percent of Republicans.

The question of referring criminal charges has become a point of disagreement among some members of the committee.

The panel’s chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), said earlier this month that the panel would not be issuing formal criminal referrals to DOJ, but Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the panel’s vice chair, soon after said the question of referrals remained unresolved.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), another member of the panel, said last week that DOJ has to make its own decision.

Meanwhile, more Democrats watching from the sidelines are calling on the committee to make a criminal referral for Trump.

The poll found that Americans were evenly split on whether they thought charging Trump with crimes for Jan. 6 would help strengthen democracy in the United States.

Thirty-nine percent said clearing Trump of wrongdoing for the events of that day would help strengthen the country’s democracy.

The poll was conducted between June 22 and 24 through interviews with 2,265 U.S. adult residents. The margin of error is plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.

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Sunday, 26 June 2022

VIDEO: Fight breaks out at SF Pride Parade, ends in person being knocked down

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department responded to a report of a fight at the Pride Parade in Civic Center Sunday afternoon, the department said in an email to KRON4. The incident happened around 5:25 p.m.

A KRON4 viewer sent in video of two individuals engaging in a fist fight. At the end of the video, an individual wearing a white sleeveless undershirt is seen throwing a right hand punch that knocked another person down to the ground.

Crowds were gathered at the scene of the fight. As the fight progressed, members of the crowd could be seen gradually dispersing.

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SFPD said they did not make any arrests and were not able to locate the suspect(s). Officers remained in the area as the scene deescalated to ensure the safety of nearby people.

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