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* Central County: Bill Espinola, Parkview Realty, Hayward. * Tri-City: June Burckhardt, Legacy Real Estate and Associates, Fremont; Alison Hull, Realty Experts, Fremont; and Sumii Jhingon, Realty Experts, Fremont. * Tri-Valley: Tracey Esling, Compass, Pleasanton; DeeDee French, Diamond Properties, Livermore; Sandi Gomes, Pride Properties, Livermore; and Ed Gomes, Pride Properties, Livermore. * At-Large: Joe Annunziato III, Annunziato and Associates, San Leandro; Viviana Cherman, Elation Real Es...

. A number of Orange County cities have moved to change the way they get their energy, which officials say will save local residents a little money and help combat climate change.  The cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Irvine, which started the effort, are already in. The cities have formed a new public agency where they’ll buy and sell their own energy and invest in renewable energy sources while slightly lowering people’s utility bills. Some are now looking to officia...

Mental health | Would the Warren case have ended differently if Bell County responded? Family members of Patrick Warren said they called to ask for a mental health deputy. A Bell County Sgt. breaks down what happened and how they respond to calls. Author: Andrew Moore Updated: 10:43 PM CST January 20, 2021 BELL COUNTY, Texas — The Warren family, and their Attorney Lee Merritt, have repeatedly stated the family called for a mental health deputy on January 10, wh...

OC Museum of Art Hires Heidi Zuckerman as New Director and CEO Jan. 14, 2021 Heidi Zuckerman has been named the new CEO and director of the Orange County Museum of Art. Credit: Photo courtesy of Karl Wolfgang 32 Shares . The Orange County Museum of Art has hired veteran curator and museum leader Heidi Zuckerman as its new CEO and director, OCMA announced Wednesday. She will start her new job Feb. 8. Zuckerman, formerly the CEO and director of the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado, will succeed ...

. Much pressure lies in preparing a stand-up comedy set. The jokes must land. The audience must stay engaged. But the stakes are even higher for Santa Ana resident, activist and comedian Sandra De Anda. Her performances also raise money for important causes. De Anda donates profits from her performances to the Orange County Rapid Response Network, an activist organization which aids undocumented immigrants and those who sit in detention centers. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced her s...

A Look at New Year Celebrations Throughout the World It’s easy to forget that most people around the world don’t ring in the New Year with “Auld Lang Syne” and the Times Square ball drop. Here’s a fun look at some other traditions from around the world. By Matthew M.F. Miller Subir BasakGetty Images The New Year is already showing signs of a come back, with a coronavirus vaccine currently being distributed to those most at-risk populations, promising an eventual return to the ...

Annual holiday gift drives have been a long-held tradition for many San Mateo County agencies but COVID-19 safety concerns have complicated gift collections while compounding community needs this time of year. Some organizations have seen overwhelming generosity like the nonprofit Samaritan House and a multi-agency drive between county and Redwood City departments. But others have struggled to collect enough donations to meet the demand of families in need, including the Central County Fire Dep...

There? give us a sense of the scope of the damage. how far does it really spread? >> caller: right now, were still in the assessment stage. were going to hold a press conference at 10:30 to go over everything. we have our county, fire, central county and highway department and community development crew rs out there right now gridding the areas and starting to assess everything. >> have you been in touch with fema yet? >> caller: i dont know at this point. >> okay. colleen mcen tea, thanks for y...

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