FROST ADVISORY Eastern Santa Clara Hills until 9 a.m..
Temperatures as low as 33.
Chilly morning readings will give way to another mild afternoon today. A few high clouds will arrive for filtered sun at times.
Highs will range from the upper 50s at the coast to the lower 60s near the Bay Shore and Inland.
If you’re attending any Super Bowl watch parties in the Bay Area, temps will start out mostly in the 60s at 2 p.m. before dropping to the 50s by 7 p.m.
So you should bring a jacket.
The Look Ahead
Monday and Tuesday will be dry under partly cloudy skies with more 60s in the afternoons.
A chance of rain arrives Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
These systems will be light, ahead of an atmospheric river expected to bring heavier rain and windy conditions on the weekend and beyond.
7 Day Forecast
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Inland East Bay High Temps
North Bay High Temps
Peninsula High Temps
San Francisco High Temps
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The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers churned slowly through California early Monday, flooding roadways and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people and prompting a rare warning for hurricane-force winds as the already soggy state braced for another day of heavy rains.
The storm inundated streets and brought down trees and electrical lines Sunday across the San Francisco Bay Area, where winds topped 60 mph (96 kph) in some areas. Gusts exceeding 80 mph (128 kph) were recorded in the mountains.
Just to the south in San Jose, emergency crews pulled occupants out of the windows of a car stranded by floodwaters and rescued people from a homeless encampment alongside a rising river.
The storm then moved into Southern California, where officials warned of potentially devastating flooding and ordered evacuations for canyons that burned in recent wildfires that are at high risk for mud and debris flows.
Classes were canceled Monday for schools across Santa Barbara County, which was devastated by mudslides caused by powerful storms in 2018.
Further down the coast, strong winds and heavy rain brought treacherous conditions to the city of Ventura, said Alexis Herrera, who was trying to bail out his sedan which was filled with floodwater. “All the freeways are flooded around here,” Herrera said in Spanish. “I don’t know how I’m going to move my car.”
A man carrying an umbrella stands perched above a flooded street in Ventura, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.
(AP Photo/Eugene Garcia)
More than 845,000 customers were without electricity statewide by Sunday evening, according to poweroutage.us.
Winds caused hours-long delays at San Francisco International Airport. By 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 155 departing flights were delayed and 69 had been canceled, according to the tracking website FlightAware. There were also delays at the airports in San Jose and Sacramento.
Palisades Tahoe, a ski resort about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, said Sunday it was anticipating the heaviest snowfall yet this season, with accumulations of 6 inches (15 centimeters) per hour for a total of up to two feet (60 centimeters). Heavy snow was expected into Monday throughout the Sierra Nevada and motorists were urged to avoid mountain roads.
Much of the state had been drying out from the system that blew in last week, causing flooding and dumping welcome snow in mountains. The latest storm, also called a “Pineapple Express” because its plume of moisture stretches back across the Pacific to near Hawaii, arrived offshore in Northern California on Saturday, when most of the state was under some sort of wind, surf or flood watch.
The weather service issued a rare “hurricane force wind warning” for the Central Coast, with wind gusts of up to 92 mph (148 kph) possible from the Monterey Peninsula to the northern section of San Luis Obispo County.
Meanwhile, the southern part of the state was at risk of substantial flooding beginning late Sunday because of how slow the system was moving, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist at the weather service’s Los Angeles-area office.
“The core of the low pressure system is very deep, and it’s moving very slowly and it’s very close to us. And that’s why we have those very strong winds. And the slow nature of it is really giving us the highest rainfall totals and the flooding risk,” he said at a Sunday briefing.
Evacuation orders and warnings were in effect for mountain and canyon areas of Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath urged residents near wildfire burn areas of Topanga and Soledad canyons to heed orders to get out ahead of possible mudslides.
“If you have not already left, please gather your family, your pets, your medications and leave immediately,” Horvath said at a Sunday briefing. The county set up shelters where evacuees could spend the night.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services activated its operations center and positioned personnel and equipment in areas most at risk.
The storm was expected to move down the coast and bring heavy rain, possible flash-flooding and mountain snow to the Los Angeles area late Sunday, before moving on to hammer Orange and San Diego counties on Monday.
As of Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second largest, said it was planning to open schools as usual Monday. The decision would be reevaluated at 6 a.m. Monday, said Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
The weather service forecast up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rainfall across Southern California’s coastal and valley areas, with 14 inches (35 cm) possible in the foothills and mountains. Heavy to moderate rain is expected in Southern California until Tuesday.
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Associated Press videographer Eugene Garcia in Ventura, Calif., and radio reporter Julie Walker in New York contributed to this report.
OAKLAND, Calif., January 8, 2024 (Newswire.com)
– Gospel music sensation Lena Byrd-Miles is set to light up the stage at the iconic Temple Hill in Oakland, bringing an extraordinary evening of music, spirit, and community support on January 20, 2024. In a special partnership with the Interfaith Council of Alameda County (ICAC), this much-anticipated event aims to raise funds for critical community needs, including support for kidney transplant recipients and addressing homelessness.
A Homecoming Concert with a Heart
Oakland’s own Lena Byrd-Miles returns to her roots for an inspiring performance at Temple Hill, a venue revered for its cultural and spiritual significance. This event marks not just a musical homecoming for Lena but also a powerful initiative to give back to the community that has shaped her. Her soul-stirring gospel music, known for its depth and emotion, promises to offer an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Joining Forces for the Greater Good
The concert, titled “An Evening of Gospel and Giving,” features a stellar lineup, including the renowned Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the dynamic Destined2Dance. Together, they amplify the message of hope and unity. This gathering is more than a concert; it’s a communal act of kindness and solidarity.
A Call to Action
ICAC’s mission to serve the diverse faith traditions in Alameda County converges with Lena’s passion for music and community service, creating a synergy that benefits those in need. The funds raised will directly contribute to ICAC’s ongoing efforts in improving community health and safety, and in providing essential services to vulnerable populations in Alameda County.
Tickets and More
Tickets for “An Evening of Gospel and Giving” are available at TempleHill.org. Each ticket purchase is a step towards making a tangible difference in the lives of many, offering support where it’s needed most.
A Night to Remember
Lena Byrd-Miles, with her rich, gospel heritage and commitment to community upliftment, invites everyone to be part of this special night. It’s an opportunity to enjoy soulful music while contributing to meaningful causes. Let’s come together to celebrate the power of community, faith, and music in creating a better world. Lena’s innate comedic prowess and infectious laugh draws you in, but her compassion for mankind will cause you to appreciate her heart.
About Lena Byrd-Miles
Lena Byrd-Miles, a native of Oakland, is celebrated for her powerful gospel vocals and her deep connection to faith and community. Her music transcends boundaries, touching hearts and inspiring many.
About the Interfaith Council of Alameda County
The Interfaith Council of Alameda County dedicates itself to fostering mutual respect and cooperation among diverse faith communities, while actively addressing social issues within Alameda County.
The strongest Santa Ana wind event of the season is forecast to increase the risk of wildfire danger across Southern California, as well as the potential for power shutoffs.
Fire weather conditions are forecast from late Saturday through Monday night due to Santa Ana winds along with low humidity, according to the National Weather Service. A fire weather watch was issued for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, warning of dry conditions in the region and widespread single-digit humidity. The strongest winds are expected Sunday, when gusts of 35-50 mph will be common, with isolated gusts of up to 60 mph in mountain and foothill locations.
Dry and breezy offshore winds will last into Tuesday, which could extend critical fire weather conditions across L.A.
In Northern California, the weather service also issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area for Saturday and Sunday, starting earlier for elevations above 1,000 feet. Gusty offshore winds and relative low humidity will increase critical fire weather conditions for the North Bay, East Bay, Santa Clara hills and mountains and the San Mateo coast.
Southern California Edison’s team notified customers that the high winds and dry vegetation could increase the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs in order to keep communities safe from fires that are ignited by downed power lines.
“We know that shutoffs significantly affect our customer’s daily lives and create hardships for them,” officials said in the announcement. “We’re working to limit the scope of possible shutoffs to only the areas that are facing the highest threat of wildfire and we are taking actions to keep our customers informed.”
The utility has notified 150,240 customers that they could be subject to shutoffs from Sunday until Tuesday. If a shutoff is necessary, the utility will try to restore powers to customers as soon as it’s deemed safe and after crews have inspected power lines.
Santa Anas are easterly winds that develop due to high pressure over the Great Basin area in Utah and Nevada and pass into Southern California. They warm up and accelerate as they pass over the mountains, resulting in strong gusts through the mountain and valley regions.
Californians can keep their power on during the blackouts by buying a backup generator, installing solar panels or powering their homes with electric vehicles.
Days after an unseasonably warm October heat wave, light rain is falling in parts of Southern California and could last through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Light showers are expected to last in the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills into Monday afternoon, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Oxnard office. Rainfall amounts are expected to be around a quarter of an inch total; about a tenth of an inch had already fallen Monday morning. There’s also some light rain in the coastal areas of Orange County.
Temperatures are expected to be cooler than normal, and ranging in the 70s, with some on-and-off clouds, Kittell said. Beyond Monday, there isn’t much rain in the forecast for the rest of the week.
Southern Santa Barbara County, the Interstate 5 corridor and Antelope Valley could see gusty, northwest winds ranging from 15 to 25 mph into Monday night, according to the weather service. Potential effects include hazardous driving conditions and unsecured and loose items being blown over.
The marine layer and fog could return Tuesday, with some mist and drizzle associated with that going into Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures could remain cooler than normal, with most areas seeing highs in the 70s and then lowering into the upper 60s and lower 70s on Wednesday.
Things are expected to warm up to the 70s by Friday, according to Kittell. There’s a potential Santa Ana event Sunday and Monday, bringing in offshore wind, warm and dry conditions and heightened fire risk.
There’s also rain in the forecast for other parts of California.
The Bay Area received up to half an inch of rainfall in some areas Sunday, with showers expected to linger into Monday night, according to the weather service. A cold front is expected to approach the region early Thursday morning, followed by a low-pressure system from the west, bringing higher chances of rain Friday.
There will be a significant drop in temperatures from the cold front, with some parts of the Bay Area to see temperatures in the upper 40s in the mornings from Thursday into Sunday.
Austin, Texas cooled the fastest over the last year as the housing market descended from its … [+] pandemic-era boom.
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The tide has turned as housing markets in tech hubs and pandemic migration hot spots are cooling more rapidly than other parts of the country as the tech sector falters and mortgage rates remain elevated, according to a recent survey.
The Redfin analysis found that Austin, Texas cooled the fastest over the last year as the housing market descended from its pandemic-era boom. The Fed started hiking interest rates to combat inflation, leading to an increase in mortgage rates a year ago. Austin is followed by Seattle; Phoenix; Tacoma, Washington; and Denver. Las Vegas, Stockton, California; San Jose, California; Sacramento and Oakland, California round out the top 10.
Seattle had the third-biggest drop off in home buying demand.
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When push comes to shove, high rates, low supply and tech layoffs dampen demand in West Coast hubs
Measures of home buying demand and competition dropped off quickly in tech centers, including Seattle, San Jose and Oakland. The typical San Jose home sold for just 0.6% above its asking price in February, compared with 12% aboveasking price a year earlier—the biggest percentage-point drop off in the country. Seattle had the third-biggest drop off, going from 8% above asking price to 1% below during the last year. Pending home sales declined 40% year over year in Seattle, and they were down 38% in San Jose.
Redfin asked its agents to share how big a role the surge in tech layoffs, the shaky stock market and banking turmoil are playing in the cooldown, and found that coastal hubs are cooling quickly for a combination of reasons. Some reported that layoffs and precarious tech stocks are deterring buyers. Others attribute the slowdown mainly to other factors, including super-low inventory. San Jose and Oakland are among the five U.S. metros where new listings are dropping off fastest.
Home prices in Silicon Valley rose quickly for many years, especially during the pandemic, pricing … [+] out residents who didn’t work at Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft or any other tech company.
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Housing markets in tech hubs are cooling quickly for several reasons
Topsy-turvy tech stocks. Tech stocks fell more than 30% in 2022, though they have ticked up a bit since then. Shaky tech stocks hit the Bay Area and Seattle hard because buyers employed in the tech industry often use stock proceeds for down payments.
Tech layoffs. Layoffs in the tech industry, concentrated largely in the Bay Area and Seattle area, are widespread. Shelley Rocha, a Redfin manager in the Bay Area, said some buyers have bowed out of their search or canceled contracts because they have lost their jobs or are worried about losing them. Other agents say layoffs and dwindling tech job prospects are preventing some first-time buyers from entering the market at all.
Low inventory. There are plenty of Bay Area and Seattle residents who aren’t put off by the prospect of layoffs and a rocky stock market. But the limited number of homes coming on the market is tamping down demand from them, too.
Pandemic home price increases are unsustainable. Home prices in tech hubs rose quickly for many years, especially during the pandemic, pricing out residents who didn’t work at Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft or any other tech company. Now that tech is struggling and mortgage rates are high, an even bigger portion of local residents are unable to afford homes.
High mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are sitting around 6.4%. Is this a good thing? No, because it’s more than double the record low of 3% that was common in late 2020 and early 2021. That has driven up monthly housing payments substantially in expensive markets. The typical Seattle home buyer pays $4,210 per month with today’s 6.4% rate, versus around $3,200 a year ago at a 3.5% rate.
Still-high home prices. Home prices are falling in the Bay Area and Seattle, but they’re still high, largely because of limited inventory. The typical San Jose and Seattle homes sell for $1,250,000 and $710,000, respectively, compared with the $386,000 national median. High mortgage rates are exacerbating the expense, pushing out many would-be buyers.
It’s worth noting that while these markets cooled quickly from February 2022 to February 2023, some agents are now noticing competition on fairly priced homes as mortgage rates decline from their peak and supply remains low.
“I’m seeing bidding wars on homes that are priced fairly and accurately, and the overall market looks strong this week,” said San Jose Redfin agent Laxmi Penupothula. “Overpriced listings are the ones sitting on the market.”
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which lent money to a lot of Bay Area startups, is having a mixed impact on the local housing market (the bank collapsed in March, after the time frame of the data in this report). Redfin agents report that uncertainty around the stability of the banking and tech industries is exacerbating nerves in some buyers and sellers. But the bank’s failure—along with turmoil surrounding other banks—caused the Fed to raise interest rates only modestly last week, which has already brought mortgage rates down and could help bring some buyers back.
The New York metro area (ranked #66 in terms of markets cooling fastest) is also likely to feel the impact of banking turmoil because so many of its residents work in the financial sector. Nearly one in five finance jobs in the U.S. are in New York, and finance is the highest-paying industry in the city. Banking instability could dampen home buying demand in the area as finance workers worry about their industry.
Pandemic boomtowns go from hot spots to not-so-hot spots
Austin soared in popularity in 2021 and early 2022 as an influx of out-of-town remote workers moved in from expensive coastal areas, taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates..
But now, measures of home buying competition and demand in Austin are dropping off fast. Its total supply of for-sale homes rose 140% year over year in February, the second-biggest increase in the U.S. (only North Port, Florida had a bigger increase). Pending sales dropped 40%, and just 16% of homes went under contract within two weeks of hitting the market in February, down from 38% a year earlier.
The surge of affluent home buyers pushed up local home prices, and the subsequent rise in mortgage rates priced out even more local residents. Even though Austin’s median price per square foot fell 13% year over year in February, the biggest drop of any major U.S. metro, it’s still higher than it was two years ago and the income needed to buy a home there remains far higher than what the typical local earns.
The story is similar in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Sacramento, also magnets for remote workers leaving expensive areas for more affordable homes and sunnier weather. Phoenix, Las Vegas and Sacramento are all mainstays on Redfin’s list of most popular migration destinations and quickly went from relatively affordable to not-so-affordable—at least for existing residents—during the pandemic.
Now housing markets in those boomtowns are doing an about-face as rates rise. Tech troubles are also contributing to dampened demand in these areas because many remote workers are struggling with layoffs and the prospect of them. The Bay Area and/or Seattle are among the top origins for homebuyers moving to Austin, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Sacramento.
The increasing portion of home sellers dropping their asking price illustrates just how much some of these markets have cooled. In Phoenix, 70% of for-sale homes had a price drop in February, compared with 21% a year earlier—the second-biggest uptick in the U.S. It’s followed closely by Denver, where 37% of homes had a price drop in February, compared with 13% a year earlier.
Las Vegas and Phoenix are also among the places that have seen the biggest upticks in sellers offering concessions to woo buyers over the last year.
Parts of Connecticut, upstate New York and the Midwest are holding up best amid a shaky housing market
Among the homes that are selling in Hartford, Connecticut, more are going under contract within two … [+] weeks
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Hartford, Connecticut is holding up best, according to the analysis. The housing market there isn’t necessarily hot—pending sales dropped 16% year over year in February and new listings also dropped by double digits—but other metrics show that there’s still competition for homes. Among the homes that are selling, more are going under contract within two weeks than a year earlier and the median price per square foot is up 8%.
Next comes Milwaukee, followed by two other Connecticut metros and two upstate New York metros: New Haven, Bridgeport, Albany and Rochester. Lake County, Illinois; McAllen, Texas; Wilmington, Delaware; and Chicago round out the top 10.
Homes in all those places are relatively affordable; nine of the 10 have a median sale price below the national median (Bridgeport is the exception). That means the uptick in mortgage rates doesn’t make as big of a dollar difference in monthly housing payments as it does in expensive areas.
Roughly 1 in 7 (14.4%) of Miami homes are worth at least $1 million.
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Million-dollar-plus homes are making up a smaller portion of the housing pie than they did in the spring according to a recent survey. Just over 7% of homes in the U.S. are worth $1 million or more. The share has dropped from June 2022’s all-time high of 8.6% and remains essentially unchanged from a year earlier–but it’s up from 4.2% just before the pandemic began.
The report found that the free fall is an illustration of the cooling market. Home values and prices have dropped from record highs as 6.5%-plus mortgage rates dampen home buying demand. That has pushed a certain portion of homes that would have been worth seven figures at the peak of the pandemic home buying frenzy below the million-dollar threshold.
Some of the decline from the June peak is due to seasonality, as home prices typically decline in the second half of the year, but the June-to-January drop noted in this report is much bigger than usual.
“Home values are coming down from their peak and fewer sellers could fetch seven figures–but that doesn’t mean buyers are getting a break,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s economics research lead. “The typical home buyer’s monthly mortgage payment is even higher than it was when home values peaked in the spring because rates are so much higher and although home prices have come down, they certainly haven’t crashed. Now isn’t the time for buyers who need to take out a loan to get a good deal. Buying an $800,000 home today would cost more per month than buying a million-dollar home a year ago.”
With today’s 6.6% mortgage rates, a buyer who made a 20% down payment would pay $5,241 for an $800,000 home. With the 3.5% rates common in early 2022, that same buyer would pay $5,034 per month for a $1 million home.
The portion of homes worth seven figures has nearly doubled since before the pandemic, and the typical home is worth significantly more. That’s due mostly to home prices soaring as demand skyrocketed during the pandemic and partly to the general uptick in home values over time.
The San Francisco Bay Area has seen drops in home prices for million-dollar homes.
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Bay Area, Seattle and New York are losing million-dollar homes the fastest
The share of homes valued at seven figures is falling quickest in the Bay Area and other expensive coastal areas. Just over 80% of San Francisco homes are worth at least $1 million–the biggest share of the 99 most populous U.S. metros, but down from 86.3% a year ago.
Oakland, California, where 44.8% of homes are worth $1 million or more, down from 50% a year ago, experienced the next-biggest decline. It’s followed by Seattle (27.5%, down from 30.9%), New York (29.5%, down from 32.5%) and San Jose, California (79.2%, down from 81.7%).
The Bay Area has seen outsized drops because home prices there have dropped more than in other places. San Francisco’s median sale price fell 9.4% year over year in January and Oakland’s fell 7.8%, two of the three largest declines in the U.S. Rising mortgage rates have hit expensive markets particularly hard because homes there are so expensive, with even a small bump in rates translating to a big increase in monthly mortgage payments.
Using a variation of the example above, even a nearly 10% drop in San Francisco’s prices doesn’t cancel out the impact of today’s high mortgage rates. The typical San Francisco home buyer would pay $8,372 for today’s median-priced ($1,278,000) home with a 6.6% rate. A year ago, a buyer would have paid $1,410,000 for the typical home–but their monthly payment would have been much lower, around $7,100 with a 3.5% rate.
The prevalence of tech workers is another reason for falling prices in those places. There isn’t as much demand for homes there as there once was because of the popularity of remote work, and stumbling stocks and the surge of layoffs in the industry means fewer people can afford to buy.
Still, the vast majority of homes in the Bay Area are worth at least a million dollars, and more than a quarter of homes in Seattle and New York hit that mark.
Florida is home to more million-dollar homes than a year ago
Roughly 1 in 7 (14.4%) of Miami homes are worth at least $1 million, up from 11.5% a year ago, the biggest increase of the metros in this analysis. The next-biggest upticks are in North Port, Florida (11.3%, up from 9.1%), Anaheim (54.2%, up from 52.2%), Nashville (8.4%, up from 6.4%) and West Palm Beach, Florida (12.8%, up from 11.1%).
Million-dollar homes are making up a larger chunk of Florida’s housing stock because many parts of the Sunshine State are still seeing substantial upticks in home values and prices. Florida was home to six of the 10 metros with the biggest home-value increases last year, and Miami, North Port and West Palm Beach all saw 5%-plus annual price increases in January.
Florida homes are holding their value because there’s still healthy demand from buyers, especially out-of-town remote workers moving in from more expensive parts of the country. Five of the nation’s 10 most popular migration destinations are in Florida, despite its status as the most hurricane-prone state in the country. Redfin agents report that home buyers typically move in for the state’s relatively affordable homes, beaches, warm weather and lack of a state income tax.
All in all, the portion of homes worth at least a million dollars is up from a year earlier in 70 of the 99 most populous metros. It’s unchanged in 11 and down in the remaining 18.
Elon Musk wants his upcoming fraud trial with Tesla Inc. shareholders moved out of San Francisco, saying jurors in the region will probably be biased against him because of recent layoffs at Twitter Inc. and “local negativity.”
The billionaire who runs both Tesla and Twitter proposed the trial be held in western Texas, where Tesla moved its headquarters to Austin from northern California about a year ago, according to a filing by his attorneys late Friday.
A substantial portion of the San Francisco-area jury pool “is likely to hold a personal and material bias against Mr. Musk as a result of recent layoffs at one of his companies as individual prospective jurors — or their friends and relatives — may have been personally impacted,” the lawyers wrote. “The existing baseline bias has been compounded, expanded, and reinforced by the negative and inflammatory local publicity surrounding the events.”
Investors suing Tesla and Musk, its chief executive officer, argue that his August 2018 tweets about taking the electric-car maker private with “funding secured” were “indisputably false” and cost them billions of dollars by spurring wild swings in Tesla’s stock price. Musk has maintained that Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund had agreed to support his attempt to take Tesla private. The trial is set to begin January 17.
“To be clear, this motion is not being brought simply because Mr. Musk has been the subject of negative news coverage. Mr. Musk has been a public figure for more than a decade and recognizes that being the subject of negative and even unfair media attention comes with the territory,” according to the filing. “The local media and political establishment have attempted to depict Mr. Musk as personally responsible for causing material economic harm to the significant number of potential jurors impacted by the layoffs and to the City of San Francisco as a whole.”
Musk has sparred with Twitter’s hometown of San Francisco after turning some space at the company’s Market Street headquarters into makeshift bedrooms, a possible violation of city building codes. Musk has also slammed Mayor London Breed over the city’s fentanyl crisis.
He bought Twitter for $44 billion in late October and installed himself as chief executive officer. After Tesla’s corporate headquarters moved to Austin in December 2021 the company still has a formidable presence in California. In a blog post this week, the company said it has 47,000 employees in the state.
Musk’s attorneys think western Texas would offer a fairer venue than northern California.
“Mr. Musk is far likelier to receive a fair trial in the Western District of Texas,” they wrote. “Mr. Musk has not been the subject of overwhelming, pervasive, and inflammatory press coverage by the local media in the Western District of Texas, like he has in this district. Texas news outlets publish far fewer stories about Mr. Musk.”
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 18, 2021 (Newswire.com)
– Hope Services, the leading provider of programs and services for the developmentally disabled and those with mental health needs in the Silicon Valley and the Central Coast, announced it will begin re-opening in-person programs this month to approximately 3,200 clients and 900 program staff & employees. The re-opening starts June 15 and will happen in three phases through September 2021 to ensure safety and proper protocols are in place.
“These next steps will be difficult, and it will take a lot of work to continue to follow the guidance for keeping our community safe, but Hope Services is committed to the safety of our clients and staff. We appreciate the tremendous support and understanding as we venture forward to reinvent our programs to optimize learning for our clients.”
“Chip” Huggins, President/CEO of Hope Services
Hope Services has made tremendous adjustments since the onset of the pandemic, and re-opening will require continued resilience. Shortly after the shelter in place took effect Hope’s in-person therapy, programming, and services had to cease, Hope Services made the necessary pivot to create and implement From Hope to Home™; a virtual service delivery system developed completely in-house, and approved by the Regional Center. The continuity of services through the program helped clients maintain a needed structure and a daily connection to the Hope community in such a challenging time. The first phase of welcoming clients back begins with a hybrid model, blending in person services and distance learning.
At one point the challenge of going from lockdown to full re-opening seemed almost unsurmountable. However, just as they did 15 months ago when the pandemic began, the Hope community got to work to identify challenges and solutions.
Hope Services recognizes that although there is excitement to be together in-person, there may also be some anxiety around these changes. To help with this transition Hope continues to offer weekly staff sessions with the mental health team.
The behind the scenes efforts of caring, creative, and dedicated staff, eager clients & client families, and community partners provides the opportunity to re-open, and once again welcome back Hope.
Supporting link: http://www.hopeservices.org
About Hope Services:Since 1952, Hope Services has provided programs and services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Hope serves more than 3,200 people and their families, and provides a broad spectrum of services for infants through children’s services (age 0-5); day services; employment and job training through local companies including The Home Depot, Costco, Target, Whole Foods, and Google; mental health services; senior services; and community living services. Hope Services is accredited by CARF International, the most prestigious accreditation agency in the disability sector. Hope also operates HopeTHRIFT, which supports the organization’s services and helps with job training skills.
Learn and Play Montessori is a best-in-class provider of Montessori-based preschools in Fremont, Danville, and Dublin, California. The company is announcing a post on its efforts to be the best preschool in Fremont.c
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FREMONT, Calif., June 30, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– Learn and Play Montessori, a best-in-class preschool program in Fremont, Danville, and Dublin, California, is proud to announce a new post discussing its efforts to be the best preschool in Fremont. The post explains not only its efforts at educational excellence but also new safety and security protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“As California reopens, we are working hard to blend in efforts to be as safe as possible with a continued focus on excellence in preschool education,” explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori. “Parents can view videos on how we are working to stay safe in the coronavirus environment as well as lessons online for how to conduct Montessori education. Our goal is to be the best preschool in Fremont in this new environment.”
The key to the strategy of being the best preschool in Fremont relates to certain specific elements. First and foremost, the schools are following all county, state, and federal guidelines for schools with respect to mitigating the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping the children, staff, and parents safe remains the number one priority. Second, schools are now open in Danville, Fremont, and Dublin. Parents who are comfortable with this can now avail themselves of face-to-face learning in a relaxed yet safe environment. Many parents are back at work and need best-in-class childcare, preschool, and kindergarten. Third, parents can use remote learning. Those who want to learn more can visit https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/remotelearning/. Fourth, parents and children are encouraged to check out the company’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnAndPlayMontessoriSchool. The lively YouTube videos include instructional videos using the Montessori method, “Live” videos shot at the Niles, Fremont, California campus for Facebook, and sing-a-long videos. Fifth, a third option is to tune in to the daily live Montessori sessions on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/learnandplaymontessorischool/live. Finally, Learn and Play is launching an online store where Montessori materials are sold.
ABOUT LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI
Learn and Play Montessori (https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/) aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Whether parents are looking for a Montessori School in Danville, a Blackhawk preschool, or a top-rated Montessori School in Dublin / San Ramon, Learn and Play has a campus for their child or children. Bay Area parents searching for Walnut Creek preschool options could find the right fit in Danville. All schools use the famed Montessori method, offering programs from childcare to daycare, preschool to kindergarten, in not only Danville, Fremont, Dublin, or San Ramon but also in nearby towns such as Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo or San Ramon on the I-680 corridor as well as Walnut Creek.
Learn and Play Montessori, a team of leading Montessori-based preschools, has announced new online learning opportunities for parents of children ages 18 months to 4 years. The school, based in Fremont, California, is bringing Montessori preschool learning to the online environment.
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updated: May 28, 2020
FREMONT, California, May 28, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– Learn and Play Montessori, a top-rated program for preschool in Fremont, Dublin, and Danville, at https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/, is proud to announce open enrollment for its online Montessori preschool program. While most of the parents and students participating in its online preschool come from the Bay Area, enrollment is now open to anyone in the United States.
“I am so proud of our students, parents, and teachers as we have transitioned to an online Montessori preschool curriculum,” explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori. “We’re encouraging parents seeking online Montessori preschool programs to check us out. We offer both paid and zero-cost programs via YouTube and Facebook.”
Interested persons can visit https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/remotelearningenroll/ to learn more about the company’s online Montessori preschool options. They can also join the daily no-cost live sessions on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/learnandplaymontessorischool/live or visit the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/learnandplaymontessorischool. And as California begins to safely reopen after the Coronavirus, those who live in Fremont, Dublin, and Danville can avail themselves of “real world” preschool opportunities as the company has six campuses in the East Bay. Interested parents can call the school of their choice to inquire about when reopening will occur and what slots will be available at that time.
The school’s learning methodology is based on the Montessori method. Its trained staff educates the children in a fun, playful manner yet emphasizes so-called STEM learning (science, technology, English, and mathematics), thus combining both the fun of the Montessori method with the basic knowledge skills necessary to excel in today’s knowledge economy. Parents who are seeking to create a foundation for lifelong learning excellence have found this particular combination to be uniquely effective.
ABOUT LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI
Learn and Play Montessori (https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/) aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Whether parents are looking for a Montessori School in Danville, a Blackhawk preschool, or a top-rated Montessori School in Dublin / San Ramon, Learn and Play has a campus for their child or children. Bay Area parents searching for Walnut Creek preschool options could find the right fit in Danville. All schools use the famed Montessori method, offering programs from childcare to daycare, preschool to kindergarten, in not only Danville, Fremont, Dublin, or San Ramon but also in nearby towns such as Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo or San Ramon on the I-680 corridor as well as Walnut Creek.
Learn and Play Montessori is announcing a new post looking to the future when schools reopen. The post digs into the ‘power of play’ as a way to create foundational skills for STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math).
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updated: Mar 26, 2020
FREMONT, Calif., March 26, 2020 (Newswire.com)
– Learn and Play Montessori, a best-in-class preschool program in Fremont, Danville, and Dublin, California, is proud to announce a new informational post that parents can read during the current shutdown. The post helps parents understand the importance of “play” as a way to bolster foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and math or STEM.
“While our schools are closed during the current crisis, we want to encourage parents to think strategically about how they can nurture foundational skills for success at STEM,” explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori. “Our new post shares why a teaching approach that includes plenty of child-guided playtime for curious little students can set the foundation for better learning in later grades.”
A MONTESSORI METHOD HELPS FREMONT PRESCHOOL STUDENTS PRACTICE ‘NATURAL LEARNING’
Here is the background on this release. Small children can appear to be in constant movement during waking hours. Natural inclinations to touch, taste, and manipulate items can help young children learn about the world around them. Bay Area families might prefer a childcare program designed to support inherent learning skills. Fremont preschools using Montessori teaching methods can be the right path for a life-long love of education. For these reasons, Learn and Play Montessori announces a new post about Fremont preschools. Even parents who are “homeschooling” during the shutdown can use these tactics to help their children.
ABOUT LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI
Learn and Play Montessori (https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/) aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Whether parents are looking for a Montessori School in Danville, a Blackhawk preschool or a top-rated Montessori School in Dublin/San Ramon, Learn and Play has a campus for their child or children. Bay Area parents searching for Walnut Creek preschool options could find the right fit in Danville. All schools use the famed Montessori method, offering programs from childcare to daycare, preschool to kindergarten, in not only Danville, Fremont, Dublin or San Ramon but also in nearby towns such as Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo or San Ramon on the I-680 corridor as well as Walnut Creek.
Learn and Play Montessori is dedicated to the Montessori Method for preschool through kindergarten-aged children in the East Bay. San Ramon and Danville families may be searching for the best preschool choice for summer as it quickly approaches.
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updated: May 28, 2019
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 28, 2019 (Newswire.com)
– Learn and Play Montessori, a well-respected provider of the Montessori Method for preschool and kindergarten in the East Bay, is proud to announce a new blog post about summer school in the Bay Area. The post explains that working parents can find the summer months a difficult time to keep children happy and busy. Many schools can close for summer break leaving parents left to search for quality day care and child care. The new post explains the best preschools in Danville, and San Ramon can keep learning a priority throughout the summer months.
“Summer is a time when many families plan to take a vacation, but that usually is only for a week or two. School break can last for three months,” explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori. “We want to remind the Bay Area public that our school is open all summer long. The summer preschool curriculum combines learning and fun to keep young children engaged over the summer in communities as diverse as Dublin, Danville, Fremont, and San Ramon.”
THE BEST PRESCHOOLS IN DANVILLE AND SAN RAMON ARE READY FOR SUMMER
The end of June can signal another end of a school year. Many public and private schools close down for June through August for summer break. Parents can plan to take a family on vacation for a few weeks during that time. Once the trip is over and everyone is back home, Bay Area residents may need to find childcare for the rest of the summer season. Danville and San Ramon parents might find it helpful to learn one of the best preschools in the Bay Area is open all year around.
Summer could be an exciting season for small children. Outdoor activities can include exploring nature and participating in sports. It can also mean cooling off by playing in the water with friends. Parents may expect children to continue learning necessary skills such as reading, writing, and math as well.
Parents in Danville, San Ramon, and nearby cities could find the Montessori method a perfect choice. Children can develop creative talents including music and art in a friendly, air-conditioned classroom. Outdoor activities including water play can support physical well-being. Parents can find the best preschool in the Bay Area is ready to accept young children during summer break. For these reasons, Learn and Play Montessori has posted a new blog about how to find the best preschool environment for the summer season.
ABOUT LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI
Learn and Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Whether parents are looking for Montessori preschools in San Ramon, Danville, Walnut Creek daycare or a top-rated Montessori School in Dublin / San Ramon, Learn and Play has a campus for their child or children. All schools use the famed Montessori method, offering programs from childcare to daycare, preschool to kindergarten, in not only Danville, Fremont, Dublin or San Ramon but also in nearby towns such as Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo or San Ramon on the I-680 corridor as well as Walnut Creek.
OAKLAND, Calif., October 24, 2018 (Newswire.com)
– Wherever people choose to spend Halloween night in Oakland, there will be no shortage of entertaining activities to choose from. They could go to a themed dance party by the waterfront, see the defending world champion Golden State Warriors put a scare into the New Orleans Pelicans or laugh the night away at the Halloween Hullabaloo standup comedy show. When the night is over, help Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey (GJELL) keep danger off the road by joining the Drink and Alive Free Cab Ride Program.
In Oakland and the other cities that make up Alameda County, 68 people were injured in traffic collisions last year on Halloween or the day after. One of those people died.
Auto injuries are always preventable. Let’s all do our part to make the streets in Oakland safer on Halloween.
Andy Gillin, GJELL partner
“Auto injuries are always preventable. Let’s all do our part to make the streets in Oakland safer on Halloween,” said GJELL partner Andy Gillin.
The program is simple. Register as a Free Cab Ride Program participant at GJEL.com/free, then pay for the ride up front. GJELL will reimburse the cost.
Participants must be 21 or older. The offer is valid for a single one-way ride to a safe destination in Oakland and other Bay Area cities. Rides starting on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. and ending Thursday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. are eligible for reimbursement up to $25. One reimbursement per household is allowed.
After the event, GJELL will send online instructions to participants for reimbursement to a valid PayPal account.
About GJEL Accident Attorneys
GJEL Accident Attorneys is a San Francisco Bay Area law firm representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases since 1972. More information is available at gjel.com and our Oakland office page.
Redwood City, Calif., May 11, 2017 (Newswire.com)
– Available today, “Molé Mama: A Memoir of Love, Cooking and Loss,” by Diana Silva, shares the intimate journey of her mother’s final thirteen months in this heartfelt love story. She cooks her mother’s heirloom Mexican recipes every weekend while Rose presides from her nearby hospice bed and completes taste tests to ensure that Diana has perfected her favorite dishes.
Rose also uses this precious time to help Diana understand the secrets to a good life, forgiveness, love, faith, and gratitude for every moment.
Diana hopes that her story will inspire readers to be courageous, present, authentic and vulnerable during their farewell journeys.
Throughout the e-book version, a reader can link to Molé Mama Recipes’ YouTube channel to see Diana re-creating some of her sweet Mama Rose’s recipes including guacamole, crunchy tacos, mole, Spanish rice, Sonora enchiladas and so much more. Diana wanted to give her readers an interactive media experience that would help them perfect her mother’s recipes.
About Diana Silva:
Diana Silva is a San Francisco-based home chef, video blogger and radio host. Her Molé Mama Recipes YouTube channel celebrates family recipes, cooking delicious meals at home and adding love to every recipe. Diving into her Latina roots, she uses her magical molcajete, and other tools and techniques that make her food taste like grandma used to make back in Mexico. Along with her guest chefs, Diana explores recipes and traditions from all over the world and the stories that keep them alive.
Before becoming a radio show host and video blogger, Diana grew up on a farm on California’s fertile Central Coast and is no stranger to high-quality produce, meats and dairy products. As a result, her recipes encourage the use of organic and local ingredients, whenever possible.
The Purple Lotus Patient Center of San Jose has joined supporting our local community in an effort to support those affected by this past week’s flash flooding.
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updated: Feb 24, 2017
SAN JOSE, CA, February 24, 2017 (Newswire.com)
– The City of San Jose was shook to its core this past week with severe flooding throughout the entire community. After one of the wettest Winters in the past decade, everyone was caught off-guard by the torrential down pour and even The Lotus was impacted with blockades and major streets being shut down.
Although The Purple Lotus was able to bounce back in under 24 hours, many citizens are still in distress by having to deal with the leftovers and decay from the flood.
Purple Lotus is partnering with several local community officials to help identify those in direct need of immediate assistance and will be donating a portion of ALL proceeds this week to help those individuals. If you know of community members in need of assistance, please feel free to reach out to us directly and help guide us in bringing this city back on its feet!
Missing Pets?
Many pets have been taken to and looked after at the San Jose Animal Shelter during the evacuations. The shelter is at 2750 Monterey Road in San Jose.
