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Busted Bay Bridge Bolts Manufacturer Denies Blame
The Ohio company that supplied the bolts that cracked on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge said the parts supplied to Caltrans met industry specifications when they were delivered.
Caltrans Prepares For Massive Repair Job On Cracked Seismic Bolts
Caltrans is preparing to test the integrity of seismic sheer bolts on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge as crews prepare for a massive repair job where dozens of those bolts have already cracked, officials said Friday.
East Bay Tree-Cutting Proposal To Reduce Fire Hazard Criticized
Opponents of the fire hazard reduction plan for the East Bay hills are calling it a guise to conduct massive clear-cutting of the area.
Alameda County Youth Center Opens After Decade-Long Effort
The state-of-the-art REACH Ashland Youth Center celebrated its grand opening Wednesday afternoon after a decade-long, youth-driven effort to improve the neighborhood.
Credit Card Skimmers Found On Walnut Creek Gas Station Pumps
The Walnut Creek Police Department has recommended drivers who filled up at two gas stations earlier this week keep close tabs on their financial accounts, after skimming devices were found attached to credit card readers at the pumps.
Plea Deal Reached In Attempted Murder Of CHP Officer In Oakland
The Oakland Police Department announced on Thursday that a plea deal has been reached with four men, believed to be members of the Norteno gang, in a case involving the attempted murder of a California Highway Patrol officer last summer in East Oakland.
UC Graduation Rates Improved As State Funding Diminished
Graduation rates throughout the University of California system have risen significantly over the past 20 years despite cuts in state funding, a university official said Wednesday.
California EPA Proposes Further Protections For Chemical Products Consumers
The California Environmental Protection Agency announced new proposals to reform a decades-old public health law that helped inform consumers about chemicals used in consumer products.
SF Transit Director Wants Future Muni Travel Times Cut In Half
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director Ed Reiskin said the 50 year plan is ambitious, but is necessary to accommodate for the expected growth in population.
Bill Would Give Parents Control Of Personal Information On Networking Sites
The state Senate has passed a bill that would allow parents to remove their children’s personal information from social networking sites.
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