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El Granada, CA—A fatal collision involving a Lexus sedan and big rig truck brought traffic to a standstill on the Peninsula Thursday afternoon, August 1, 2024, according to KRON with additional reporting from CHPFatal. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the accident occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. at Highway 1 and Coral Reef Avenue in El Granada. The crash involved...

Walnut Creek, CA—A fatal crash early Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, on Ygnacio Valley Road left one teenager dead and another injured in what authorities suspect to be a DUI incident, according to NBC Bay Area News. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. near Civic Drive when a vehicle, traveling at high speed, slammed into a power pole. According to...

UNITED STATES—As of late I have been indulging a bit in classic gaming. There is something about old school gaming that just brings a level of nostalgia and takes me back to my childhood. When I was a kid, I would truly spend hours on end playing videogames and it seemed like it took forever to actually finish or...

Fresno, CA—A pedestrian is hospitalized in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle at a Fresno intersection on Friday morning, July 26, 2024, according to The Fresno Bee. The crash occurred at the intersection of Shaw and Valentine Avenues, a high-traffic area known for its busy commercial activity and frequent foot traffic. Officers from the Fresno Police Department arrived...

South San Jose, CA—A woman lost her life after being struck by a car on Thursday night, July 25, 2024, in South San Jose, according to NBC Bay Area. The collision occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the area of Tully Road and La Ragione Avenue. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the woman to a nearby hospital,...

UNITED STATES—Los Angeles' contemporary architecture and efficient space use are reflected in flat rooftops. Given the environment, flat roofs are feasible for many structures. These roofs need upkeep and replacement like all others. Flat roof replacement in Los Angeles is covered in this thorough guide, from advantages to pricing and contractor selection. What is a flat roof? A flat roof is...

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco knows earthquakes. Over the past years, the city and surrounding areas have experienced 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above which translates to an average of eight earthquakes per year.  September is a month where national attention is focused on emergency preparedness, and while National Emergency Preparedness Awareness Month is about 60 days away,...

There has been buzz in recent months about Tesla’s upcoming release of a so-called “Robotaxi”. It is described as a fully autonomous vehicle with the potential to be used by consumers as part of a ridesharing service similar to Uber or Lyft. Tesla’s Robotaxis Although not much is known about the vehicles themselves at this time, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk...

The state senate in California has passed a bill requiring new vehicles to have passive speed limiters. These devices would be required for all passenger vehicles sold or manufactured throughout the state. If passed, the law would take effect by 2032. California's government is worried about drivers speeding on the state's many miles of highway and roads. Senate Bill 961...

Vacaville, CA—The Vacaville community is mourning 32-year-old Officer Matthew Bowen who was tragically killed while conducting a traffic stop on Thursday morning, July 11, 2024, ABC10 reports. The incident occurred near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive around 10:30 a.m., as confirmed by the Vacaville Police Department. Officer Bowen was in the process of initiating a traffic...