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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii talks history-making election, pride and more
Newly elected Mayor of Berkeley, Adena Ishii— the youngest woman to ever be elected to the role—spoke KTVU's André Senior to discuss her first few months in office. Mayor Ishii is only 34 years old, and she's the first Asian American to serve as mayor in the East Bay city. Calling the role "the best job I've ever had", Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says she sees the job of being the first Asian American in the role as a big responsibility. "I've heard from some young folks that it's been very inspiring to see someone that looks like them serve in this office, and it's been very exciting to pave the way," Ishii said. "And also a responsibility…and make sure that I'm not the last one, making sure that I'm the first of many." Ishii discussed the history of the Asian Americans who lived in South Berkeley in formerly red-lined neighborhoods. She hopes that her being in office gives more people a chance to hear the rich history of Asian Americans, especially in the Bay Area. "I'm someone who cares a lot, making sure that we have enough housing in our city, that we have safe streets for everyone. And I think that these are issues that really resonated with folks, not just my identity, I think that's potentially a part of it, but the issues that I care about," Ishii said. Ishii discussed issues of homelessness, housing affordability as well as public safety. She says she hopes the community can tackle those issues with compassion. "I'm very proud to be able to represent younger generations and also my community." -Mayor Adena Ishii The Mayor invited the community to join the City of Berkeley in celebrating LGBTQ Pride for the first time this coming August. "I think it's so important that we celebrate, especially now, having a federal administration that has been very critical and threatening of the LGBTQ community. I'm excited that we can share that pride and that joy. That in itself is a kind of rebellion. I'm thrilled that our city is going to be able to provide that safe space to have that celebration," Ishii said.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
3.2 earthquake hits Concord; light shaking felt across East Bay
A minor earthquake struck Concord shortly after noon on Friday and was felt across the East Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 3.2 magnitude quake struck at 12:11 p.m. with an epicenter near Concord Community Park just south of Cowell Road, according to automated data from the USGS. Location of Concord 3.2 magnitude earthquake, May 30, 2025. USGS/KPIX The data showed people felt the light or weak shaking as far north as Fairfield and as far south as Danville. The USGS indicated the quake hit along the Concord-Green Valley Fault. There were no injuries or damage reported.
CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Barber program at Oakland high school teaches students career skills
Castlemont High School just wrapped up its final class of the Barber Entrepreneur Program this semester, and students are excited to see where this new chapter of skillsets will take them. "Another way to express art, by cutting hair," Danny Pablo, a senior at Castlemont High School, told CBS News Bay Area. It all began when Pablo was curious about what life would be like as a barber. When he found out his school offered a free after-school class on barbering and how to start a business, he quickly signed up. He shared that he practices cutting his friends' hair on the weekends, and in class, he had the opportunity to cut real hair, not just on a mannequin. Seven instructors, who are licensed barbers, teach students twice a week on the do's and don'ts of cutting and styling hair. Instructors from the Paul Mitchell Barber School in the East Bay are also a part of the program. "My background is really about doing things positively in the community. And Castlemont is kind of important because it's like my neighborhood," Frank West, the program coordinator, said. He founded the program three years ago and wanted to find ways to give back to his hometown. "I'm really proud of the people that work and support me, and I'm very happy that I'm working in my district with some kind of capacity," he said. "My hope is that people like Danny are going to come back to the school and then reproduce what I did, be able to give back," West added. He hopes to expand to other school districts outside of Oakland to help students find their passion. "As a teacher, you always to see their light bulb go off. And you see a lot of the kids come here and it's a wonderful thing," he said.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Utility district bans boats, alcohol at Lake Comanche in San Joaquin Valley
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY -- When the weather heats up, many want to grab a drink, get on a boat and spend time with friends and family on the water. This year, at Lake Camanche, it's a different story. "We've taken the precaution, a difficult one, to shut down our boat launches for this year as we try to get our arms around this and figure out the best way to prevent its introduction to East Bay MUD's water system," East Bay Municipal Utility District spokesperson Christopher Tritto said. The reason is because of the recently discovered golden mussel found in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Delta. While this invasive species hasn't made it into the reservoir, the utility district is taking this ban a step further: no kayaks, no paddleboards, and more. The only boats allowed are those with a permanent slip or boats that have been in the water before the launches closed. "It may be impossible and it can be very, very expensive to try to maintain, clean out pipes and pumps and things like that that we need to bring water to one and a half million people here in the East Bay," Tritto explained. For an area where the lake brings in boatloads of tourists during the summer months, it's negatively impacting local businesses. "Two hundred people will visit us on the weekend. It's down to now, like 80-85 people in a day," local business owner Muhammad Khan said. "It's affecting our business. We are even having a hard time to pay the bills." On top of this boat ban is an alcohol ban to keep visitors and residents safe from its influence. As a convenience store owner who's trying to pay rent, this additional ban is making money even harder to come by. "We are completely dependent on these four months for business," Khan shared. "But now, even these four months are very slow for us, so we cannot even cover the basic expenses to keep the business running." While the decision was difficult, the utility district wants to let people know there are still plenty of ways to enjoy yourself at the lake and support local. "We have shoreline fishing, hiking, camping. There are boats for rent available that are safely in the water. A lot of things for families to come out and enjoy throughout the summer and the year. So we hope that you'll still come out and find other ways to enjoy the water," Tritto said. EBMUD says the alcohol ban will end on September 30, while the boat ban will be in effect until at least the end of the year. Until then, the district will reassess once they have more studies done on these mussels.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Man arrested following car-to-car shootout in Castro Valley
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Castro Valley last month that involved people in two vehicles. According to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, deputies from the Eden Township substation were called to Castro Valley Boulevard and Baker Road on April 17 at 5 p.m. Witnesses said that gunfire took place between the occupants of the vehicles. Deputies who responded to the scene did not find either vehicle or any victims. Investigators said the victim had fired several rounds from a CO2-powered BB gun at a vehicle. In response, the driver of the second vehicle retrieved a firearm and fired multiple live rounds at the victim. Deputies said the victim and suspect knew each other. An arrest warrant was obtained for the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Donovan Wright of Oakland. With help from multiple units, deputies took Wright into custody at his apartment. Deputies said a search of his home yielded an illegal assault rifle, two loaded revolvers and a small quantity of cocaine. Wright was booked into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. According to jail records, Wright is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday.
