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1 million young Chinook salmon released into San Pablo Bay
VALLEJO -- State wildlife officials hope one million fall-run Chinook salmon will think of San Pablo Bay as home after they were introduced there this week.Truckloads of the fish, known as smolts, were released Monday but only after sunset to reduce predation by birds, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a press release Friday."Our hope is for these fish to contribute to harvest and inland spawning returns over the next several years," said Jason Julienne, a senior environmental scientist for the agency.California has increased its hatchery production to compensate for poor environmental conditions in recent years that have contributed to low salmon stocks and closed recreational and commercial salmon fishing seasons, according to the wildlife agency.The salmon were borne in tanker trucks from the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville to the waterfront campus of the California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo.Twenty-five percent of the smolts carry coded-wire tags and a small dorsal fin is clipped to mark their hatchery origin. The coded-wire tags will help CDFW scientists and hatchery managers evaluate the release, the agency said.
‘It’s not my property,’ fumes homeowner charged $3,000 to fix sidewalk – she found 14,000 others were hit with fees
A HOMEOWNER raged after being charged thousands to fix a sidewalk that isn’t part of her property and it turns out, she isn’t the only one. Terri Shearer of San Francisco, California, was shocked when she received a bill from the city for $3,000 after a contractor was hired to fix the sidewalk in front […]
San Francisco residents rent RVs to avoid being unhoused
As RV living in San Francisco has become increasingly visible, so are the landlords. The landlords, dubbed vanlords, can charge upwards of $2,000 a month to tenants living in their RVs. Many who opt for this lifestyle say they usually split the rent with roommates. Lenin Rubio said he and...
California digital health company executives arrested
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two California digital health company executives were arrested on Thursday for allegedly making $100 million in revenue by funneling Adderall and Ritalin to illegitimate patients. David Brody, the clinical president of Done, was arrested in San Rafael. Brody will make his first court appearance in a San Francisco courtroom on Thursday […]
San Rafael launches first new Narcan vending machine
(KRON) — Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael is offering more resources to the community in fighting against overdose deaths. The healthcare provider rolled out a new Narcan vending machine and is already seeing a growing need. San Rafael launched its vending machine on Monday. The free machine, located at Kaiser Permanente's San Rafael Medical Park, […]
COVID cases up across California, San Diego County also seeing uptick
There is an uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state, and according to medical experts, the latest subvariants are spreading faster. Major metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles are also experiencing an increase in positive cases as more people get out to enjoy their summer vacations. In San...
SF has first 100 automated license plate readers installed; 300 more expected
San Francisco installed the first 100 cameras equipped with automated license plate readers as part of a plan to put 400 of the devices in the city. The other 300 automated license plate readers, called ALPRs, are expected to be installed by the end of July. Mayor London Breed credited the devices with arrests in at least four instances since they became operational, but also touted declining crime numbers that were trending downward even before the cameras' installation beginning in late March, according to a statement from the mayor's office Wednesday. The San Francisco cameras are being installed and maintained by contractor Flock...
Novato approves 56-apartment project for downtown
The Novato City Council has grudgingly approved a new downtown housing development, saying it is hamstrung by state requirements. The council voted unanimously on the mixed-use site at Grant Avenue and Third Street at its meeting on Tuesday. The project includes 56 apartments and 1,735 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
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