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Trump Administration Sues California, Claims Were Driving Up the Price of Eggs

The Trump administration has sued California, arguing that the state's anti-animal cruelty laws have contributed to rising egg prices. California officials counter that egg prices have stabilized since the end of the bird flu emergency, attributing price fluctuations to the avian flu outbreak rather than state regulations. Attorney General Rob Bonta asserts confidence in California's legal position, citing previous victories in similar cases.

Seven Victims Identified In Yolo County Fireworks Warehouse Blast, Four Were Bay Area Residents

Seven victims died in a fireworks explosion at Devastating Pyrotechnics in Yolo County, with four from the Bay Area. Among the deceased are brothers Jesus and Jhony Ramos from San Pablo, along with two others from San Francisco. Investigations are ongoing into possible regulatory violations linked to the incident.

Friday Morning Constitutional Earthquake Rumbles Off the CA Coast

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred off the California coast near Eureka this morning. Richmond reported its first homicide of the year, while Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell cited a ransomware attack as a delay in investigations. Strikes by garbage collectors continue in Union City, affecting waste management services.

Family of Atherton bicyclist killed in collision with garbage truck files wrongful death suit

The family of Dylan Taylor, a 30-year-old teacher killed in a May collision with a GreenWaste Recovery garbage truck, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in San Mateo County. The lawsuit alleges the driver failed to yield to Taylor, who was cycling in a bike lane, and claims the company is responsible for his death. The family seeks to improve safety practices around bicyclists and pedestrians.

Take it to the house New building reforms remove hurdles to San Jose development

San Jose officials celebrate the rollback of environmental regulations that have hindered housing development. New reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act allow many projects to bypass environmental reviews, aiming to expedite housing production in the region. Mayor Matt Mahan claims these changes will help address the housing crisis by facilitating faster approvals for new developments.

Growing pains Marin County agriculture crop values see smallest post-pandemic decline

Marin County's agricultural production value fell to $83.8 million in 2024, marking a 2% decrease from the previous year. Despite this decline, agriculture contributed $257.2 million to the local economy and supported over 1,000 jobs.

Mays still amazes Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home

Willie Mays, legendary baseball player and Hall of Famer, is commemorated in Atherton, California, where he lived for over 50 years. The town honors him with a conference room named after him in the local library, featuring memorabilia and a collection of baseballs, though a discrepancy in the number of baseballs has been noted. Mays passed away in June 2024 at the age of 93.

Stockton mayor lays down recall challenge, wishes would-be opponents best of luck

Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi challenged anyone interested in recalling her from office, noting that it would require nearly 17,000 signatures. Her comments came during a City Council meeting amid ongoing drama over the selection of a permanent city manager. Currently, there is no active recall movement against her.

Contra Costa launches basic income program, but eligibility rules could leave out neediest

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved a guaranteed income pilot program to assist 178 residents over 18 months. The initiative, funded with $4.25 million, aims to provide unconditional cash payments to specific vulnerable populations but requires participants to be enrolled in existing county programs, raising concerns about accessibility.

Waste collection disruption in Bay Area continues into Friday amid Teamsters strike

Workers at a Republic Services landfill in San Joaquin County expanded their strike on Wednesday, disrupting waste collection across the Bay Area. The Teamsters union, representing about 8,000 workers nationwide, demands better wages and benefits amid ongoing contract negotiations. Republic Services continues to service essential businesses but has apologized for the disruptions affecting residential and commercial pickups.