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WEB3 days ago · Incarceration and justice reform’s ripple effects continue to be felt heavily in our society. Our prison news coverage delves into the complex issues surrounding the penal system, shedding light on the ongoing challenges and reforms that impact the lives of those behind bars and the communities they return to- including reporting by prison journalist Steve Brooks, who was selected to ...
San Jose veterans hopeful for change as home operator dumped …
WEB15 hours ago · Formerly homeless veterans living in poor conditions at a San Jose complex hope things get better with the change in nonprofit service providers.. The property at 10. Kirk Ave. is home to dozens of veterans that have lived with black mildew, fire hazards and unsafe electrical systems, among other problems …
Heat records broken or tied in 3 Bay Area counties, according to ...
WEB4 days ago · In Marin County, San Rafael reached temperatures of 106 degrees, tying a previous record of 106 in 1980. Don't miss out on Bay Area news, delivered to your inbox twice a week. Napa reached 103 degrees, beating out the record of 102 degrees in 1980, according to the weather service. San Jose hit 106 ...
Excessive Heat Warning extended through Saturday night for …
WEB3 days ago · A heat wave in the Bay Area and Central Coast will last into the weekend, with an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service for much of the region being extended through 11 p.m. Saturday.. The weather service forecasted inland temperatures as high as 108 degrees in the region Thursday and confirmed as of 2:40 p.m. that normally cooler areas like Big Sur had a reading as ...
Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday, 4th straight day, amid …
WEB4 days ago · The heat, lack of wind and vehicle traffic are expected to cause unhealthy levels of smog, otherwise known as ozone. Breathing it in can cause throat irritation, chest pain and other health problems, with young children, older adults and people with respiratory and heart conditions being particularly susceptible.
Most of Bay Area under excessive heat warning; PG&E customers …
WEB6 days ago · As a heat wave ramps up around the Bay Area on Monday, an excessive heat warning is in effect for much of the region and forecasters also have issued a fire weather watch for parts of Monterey County that starts Wednesday.. Dangerously hot conditions are expected, with inland temperatures up to 110 and highs of 95 along the coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Housing & Homelessness - Local News Matters
WEBHousing & Homelessness. Construction work progresses at 401 S. El Dorado St. in Stockton, Calif., on Nov. 23, 2022. A groundbreaking ceremony at the site in June 2022 launched the construction of at least 30 affordable housing units for unhoused people living with mental illness. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)
Interactive news map by Bay Area News Collective shows what’s …
WEBSep 27, 2021 · These maps will help Local News Matters and newsroom partners obtain a more representative understanding of coverage gaps in local communities and provide a collective experience for local residents. In 2021, the project team began designing these maps after conducting dozens of resident interviews and …
COVID-19 Information Hub - Local News Matters
WEBClick the button to the right to find a variety of interactive graphics that allow you to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the country. How many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in your area? Use our embeddable map to find and share the answer. Via Big Local News, Pitch Interactive and Google News Initiative.
Reflections on Democracy: Bay Rising - Local News Matters
WEBSep 14, 2022 · Nonprofits pitch in to bolster American democracy. Bay Area residents, like most Americans, may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the unrelenting stream of troubling news related to politics and democracy today — from the Jan. 6 insurrection to the effort to change state election laws to questions about whether …