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State Nixes Deal To Divert 49ers Stadium Redevelopment Funds
The state of California has vetoed a $30 million deal between the San Francisco 49ers and Santa Clara County officials that would have allowed some of the money voters earmarked for a new stadium to be diverted to local schools.
Trail Of Cash Leads Police To Redwood City Bank Robbery Suspect
Authorities say a suspected bank robber is behind bars after police in Redwood City followed a trail of stolen money to arrest him.
Web Widget Exposes Who’s Really Paying For Political Campaigns
Wouldn’t it be great if political candidates wore their financial sponsors on their clothes – you know, like professional race car drivers?
ConsumerWatch: ‘Triple Boost’ Helps Low-Income Families Save For Education
A new type of savings account is helping low-income families triple their savings with a 3-to-1 match of every dollar they invest, up to $500. The only catch: all the money, up to $2,000 total, must be used for their child’s education expenses.
$50M In Hercules Redevelopment Spending Questioned In Audits
Audits by State Controller John Chiang’s office reveal that close to $50 million in state redevelopment funds were appear to have been misspent by Hercules city officials between 2005 and 2010.
Cash-Strapped Santa Rosa Schools To Spend Thousands To Fix Racial Imbalance
Santa Rosa City Schools will be spending about $350,000 to fix a racial imbalance in the number of special educations students deemed emotionally disturbed, According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
Kiss, Motley Crue Give To Theater Shooting Victims
Heavy Metal bands, Mötley Crüe & Kiss are donating money to support those affected by the Colorado movie theater shootings. The bands said at their concert…
Hundreds File Claims With Chevron Following Refinery Fire
About 1,000 claims forms have been filed since thick smoke and soot from a massive fire at Chevron’s Richmond refinery Monday evening sent 950 area residents to local hospitals, a Chevron spokesman said Wednesday afternoon.
Woman Loses $2,000 Responding To Palo Alto Milkshake Attack
A woman apparently lost $2,000 when she tossed her handbag at a car full of young men that she claims threw a milkshake at her, according to a report from the Palo Alto Weekly.
City College Of SF Holding Unclaimed Money From Many Former Students
An insert in the San Francisco Examiner Monday listed 35 pages of names, and the amount owed, dating back more than ten years. Some had more than $2,000 headed their way.
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