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San Jose will host few official Super Bowl events, with the Bay Area Host Committee favoring San Francisco, which is 50 miles away. Local leaders express disappointment, recalling the 2016 Super Bowl's economic benefits largely favored San Francisco. Despite the snub, San Jose plans its own events to attract tourists.
Beya Alcaraz resigned from her position as San Francisco’s District 4 supervisor just one week after being sworn in. Mayor Daniel Lurie stated that her small business issues would distract from her role in serving the community. Lurie will begin searching for a new candidate to represent the district.
The Ukiah Valley Water Authority plans a 3% water rate increase for Ukiah residents starting in March, with a schedule extending to July 2029. The proposal, informed by consultant Mark Hildebrand, aims to mitigate larger hikes in the future, while a protest period allows residents to voice opposition. A public hearing is set for February, with notices expected to be sent in mid-November.
Laney College athletic director John Beam died after a shooting on campus Thursday. Police arrested Cedric Irving Jr., 27, in connection with the incident, which occurred at the Laney College Fieldhouse. Investigators revealed that Irving and Beam were acquainted, but did not disclose a motive.
The Mendocino Coast Mushroom Club hosts its second-annual Fungi Festival this weekend at the Caspar Community Center, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This fundraising event features workshops, local vendors, and guest speakers, aiming to promote mushroom awareness in Mendocino County.
Fairfax Mayor Lisel Blash and Councilmember Stephanie Hellman urged unity after over 55% of voters rejected their recall in the Nov. 4 election. The recall attempt stemmed from frustrations over state housing mandates, requiring the town to plan for at least 490 new residences by 2031. Blash emphasized the need for healing and collaborative governance in the community.
The Growers Company, a Salinas-based agricultural firm, has been fined $125,194 for violating pesticide laws, exposing employees to harmful chemicals. Prosecutors reported that 93 fieldworkers entered a treated lettuce field, resulting in 66 workers suffering from pesticide exposure symptoms.
Salesforce founder Marc Benioff's suggestion to deploy the National Guard in San Francisco to address homelessness has sparked concern. Critics argue that treating homelessness as a security issue ignores the public health crisis it represents and that investment in care and supportive services would be more effective. The article calls for Salesforce to leverage its resources to advocate for long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
Two Northern California tribes signed a treaty to restore the Eel River and its fish populations as PG&E prepares to remove two dams. The “Treaty of Friendship” was signed by leaders of the Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Yurok Tribe, committing to ecological restoration efforts. Dam removal is set to begin in 2028, addressing long-standing damage to the river ecosystem.
A UC Berkeley protester, Jihad Dphrepaulezz, faces felony robbery and battery charges after a physical altercation at a Turning Point USA event. Dphrepaulezz allegedly attacked a vendor, leaving the victim injured. The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a federal investigation into the protests linked to this incident.