New Rules for Single Use Bags in San Jose
SAN JOSE Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Jose, like other cities in the state, will require retail establishments to make changes to their carry-out bag policy. On January 1st the city bill ban single use plastic bags at retail establishments.
Until December 31 2013, retail establishments may make available recycled paper [...]
Raw Milk Recall announced in California because of possible E. Coli Contamination
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Digital News Report – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced a statewide recall and quarantine of raw milk products that came from Organic Pastures of Fresno County. The recall and quarantine was announced after five children became ill from E. coli O157:H7 infection between August and October 2011. [...]
Target announces plan to open new store in Fremont
Digital News Report – Target announced that they would open a new store in Fremont, California. The opening is planned for March 2012. The Fremont South Target location will be at 43956 Pacific Commons Blvd.
The new Target store will have a grocery store section. There will be fresh produce, packaged meats, and [...]
Rain in Santa Cruz this Weekend
SANTA CRUZ Calif. (DNR) – Santa Cruz and other parts of the Bay Area can expect rain this afternoon but clearing over night. There is a 50 percent chance of rain today.
There are currently no traffic restrictions on Highway 17.
Expect the clouds to clear Saturday but there is another chance of showers on [...]
Envision San Jose 2040 Goes to City Council
SAN JOSE Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Jose will be evaluating a city plan Tuesday that will be used as a blueprint through 2040. The Planning Department has held numerous meetings and outreach programs over the last year in anticipation of presenting their Envision San Jose 2040 plan.
The city is concerned about [...]
City Attorney Sends Payday Lenders Message
SAN FRANCISCO Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Francisco has won a lawsuit against a payday loan company and an out-of-state bank for what they claim violates California law.
City Attorney Dennis Herrera sued Money Mart and the First Bank of Delaware for charging what his office calls “exorbitant and illegal” interest. [...]
City of Sunnyvale announces New Public Safety Director
Digital News Report – The city of Sunnyvale has a new director for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). City Manager, Gary Luebbers, announced that Frank Grgurina will take over for the department starting on November 28, 2011.
The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety operates law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services for the [...]
New San Francisco Life Saving Program
SAN FRANCISCO Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Francisco has announced a new program to help train residents to save lives.
The City Attorney’s office has teamed up with the San Francisco Paramedic Association to provide basic life saving lessons. The courses, dubbed the BOLT (Basic Ongoing Lifesaving Training) program, will provide [...]
Aptos Branch Library to close next Week for Roof Repairs
Digital News Report – Santa Cruz’s Aptos Branch Library will be closed October 17 through October 24, 2011 so the building can get roof and ceiling repairs completed. The branch building had recently undergone mold removal, which has caused the necessary reconstruction of the roof and ceiling.
The library said that the patrons who have [...]
Sunnyvale and San Jose among Most Innovative Cities
SUNNYVALE Calif. (DNR) – The city of Sunnyvale ranked number one in a list of innovative cities compiled by The Daily Beast.
The rankings were based on the number of patent applications per 100,000 residents. In 2010 there were 1,949 applications for patents in the city of 140,081 individuals. There were [...]