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CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Broken concrete on Richmond-San Rafael bridge prompts emergency repairs, traffic delays
Emergency roadwork on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge prompted a severe traffic alert Monday for both westbound and eastbound directions, which was expected to impact the afternoon commute, authorities said. Caltrans said in a social media post just after noon Monday that maintenance crews discovered concrete on a portion of the bridge's upper deck that was breaking up near the western end of the bridge. The discovery led Caltrans to close the No. 2 lane on the upper deck and the No. 2 and No. 3 lanes on the lower deck for repairs to the roadway. The No. 1 lane was to remain open in both directions. 🚨 Emergency Deck Repairs on I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge 🛠️ Lanes 2 & 3 CLOSED EB & Lane 2 WB due to spalling concrete ✅ Lane 1 OPEN both directions 🕐 Expect delays – use alternate routes 📍 Near Pier #25 📲 Updates: @511SFBay | QuickMap: — Caltrans District 4 (@CaltransD4) June 2, 2025 Caltrans said the work to fix the roadway could take several hours to complete. The agency and the California Highway Patrol said motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes between Richmond and San Rafael.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Readers sound off on religious leadership, cyclist advocacy and Al Sharpton
San Rafael, Calif.: Re 'An American pope for the world' (editorial, May 9): You love the new pope because you see him as anti-President Trump and pro-climate change. Your vision of him is completely wrong. He was elected to unite the country and world with faith again, especially because he's from America. The pope knows Trump is a very Christian president, and he and the Vatican see Trump as a uniter. Immigration and climate have nothing to do with it. But the editors at the Daily News are like the Democrats, who have no clue why they failed so badly, yet rave about the pope because they see him as anti-Trump. No wonder they lost the election. The Catholic Church said about Trump and Joe Biden that it was a matter of who is more evil. Biden loves abortion and Trump hates immigrants. But The News never mentioned Biden's problem. The pope sees immigration as a legal issue and not an anti-person issue. He sees Trump as a uniter of Catholic values and was elected to unite the Christian world, especially in America. You seem elated, but for the wrong reason. Trump will work with the pope to widen Christianity in the U.S., and the Vatican knows it. You have no clue how effective Trump was in moral America. He actually flipped 10 counties in California. He will win more now that he's allied with the pope. They will work together to rid America of the perverted view some have, especially in the press out of corrupt NYC. Joke's on you, boys. God bless Trump and Pope Leo. Robert A. Casper Sr. Dumont, N.J.: Thanks to Trump and MAGA world, we have a new definition of the slang '86,' which has always meant to 'deep-six,' or toss in the trash, to any educated adult other than the aforementioned president and his followers ('Ex-FBI boss wants me dead: Trump,' May 17). The revised definition means 'to assassinate,' according to the new MAGA dictionary. Interesting how a president and his followers now have the ability to rewrite the English language to suit their agenda and promote attacks on anyone who does not buy into the MAGA ideology, while most MAGA acolytes and their leader seem to possess, at best, a third-grade-level grasp of the English language. David G. Kay Tomkins Cove, N.Y.: Does anyone doubt that Trump will call the Mexican Navy's training vessel hitting the Brooklyn Bridge an attack? He will direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to have our Navy commandeer the ship, make Mexico pay to repair the damage and have the DOD spend millions installing equipment to allow it to become Boat Force One. Then it gets turned over to his presidential library, joining the Qatari 747 as his severance package — if he leaves. Doug Slotolowicz Holbrook, L.I.: I'm totally confused! Can any Voicer explain to me why Trump is threatening Walmart if they 'refuse to eat the tariff'? I had been told by Trump for years that only 'countries pay the tariff.' Why, then, is there any charge for Walmart to eat? Can somebody please explain? I'm so confused. I thought I knew how tariffs worked! Michael L. Wilson Howard Beach: Nazi Germany normalized cruelty, brutality and inhumanity. It was the product of a lawless and perverted philosophy, not unlike what is brewing here. Once they flout the courts, particularly the Supreme Court, that's the end of the rule of law. Frederick Hausmann Rockaway Park: I am sure that some who read this will think I am antisemitic, which I am not. I have noticed that thousands of innocent Palestinian women and children continue to be killed or starved by Israel, yet there is very little coverage by major news organizations anymore. However, one Jewish hostage who was born and raised in America but chose to leave the country and fight for Israel was released, which was followed by constant media coverage. There is something wrong with that picture. Anthony Johnson Woodside: It's refreshing to see the NYPD cracking down on bikes, e-bikes and scooters for violating speeding and traffic laws. It's about time. Unfortunately, Transportation Alternatives is fighting this, since they seem to believe cyclists are immune from the rules of the road that everyone else are held to. Transportation Alternatives seems to think it's OK for cyclists to go through red lights, blow stop signs, go the wrong way on one-way streets and ride on sidewalks. When an automobile breaks the rules of the road, they are in front of any reporter demanding the city fix traffic patterns to make it harder for cars drive from point A to point B. Certainly, not all drivers are perfect, but maybe it's time for Transportation Alternatives to work with cyclists on the rules of the road and we will have safe streets across the board. Tom Rice Belle Harbor: As I've said before, I disagree with Leonard Greene on almost everything politically. But his eulogies of colleagues, or columns on the universality of sports, we can all relate to. His account of taking his mom to a Knicks game ('Eric, restrain yourself,' column, May 18) is hilarious. Bobby Nelsen Newton, N.J.: To Voicer Chet Jelinski: Pete Rose accepted a permanent ban from baseball, not a lifetime ban. 'Permanent' does not expire with death. Only the false reimagining of the word by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, clearly bowing to pressure from Trump, caused this change of heart. Rose does not belong in the Hall of Fame. And Roberto Clemente never bet on baseball. Michael Schnackenberg Clearwater, Fla.: I am a 93-year-old lifelong Yankee fan. It was heartbreaking to see Oswaldo Cabrera lying on the ground in pain. In a matter of seconds, his teammates' concern was evident. They all rallied around him, and you could see by their expressions and tears how seriously he was injured. The Mariners were also showing their concern — that's sportsmanship! It was heartwarming to see all the fans standing and silently and respectfully showing their support. The people of Seattle are a class act. Thank you. This is what baseball used to be and should continue to be. Cabrera, please get well soon. We miss you. Charles Marullo Manhattan: I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the perceived lack of accountability and transparency surrounding Al Sharpton's actions and self-proclaimed representation of American Descendants of Slavery and Black Americans. While acknowledging the complex history and diversity of Black Americans, I believe it's crucial to examine critically the extent to which Sharpton genuinely serves the interests of this population, particularly considering the disproportionately low representation of Black Americans in the benefits of DEI initiatives and affirmative action programs. My concern stems from observations of Sharpton's public pronouncements and actions. His frequent claims of advocating for Black communities contrast sharply with a perceived absence of tangible, verifiable benefits delivered to these communities. I urge a thorough investigation into Sharpton's activities, ensuring complete transparency and accountability to ascertain whether they align with the best interests of the communities he purports to represent. Heyward Johnson Jr. Bronx: Anyone who would vote for Andrew Cuomo for mayor did not have a family member in a nursing home during COVID. Although my mom survived COVID, she and many others experienced cognitive decline due to isolation as a result of Cuomo's order to house COVID patients in nursing homes when there were other viable options — the Red Cross ship and the Javits Center. We were only allowed to visit (view) and talk with her on certain days for 15 minutes through a window. For two years, we stood outside no matter the weather while she was inside trying to communicate. She was a woman who read the paper every day, did word puzzles daily and loved talking with friends and family. When full visitation was restored (after two years), she was never the same mentally. The damage had been done. Christina D'Angelo
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gas prices spike in wake of recent Valero Refinery fire
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Yes, gas prices have spiked this week big time. The Valero refinery fire affected supply, but many other factors also caused the budget-busting increases. Monday's fire at the Valero Refinery is causing both short-term and long-term chaos for the Bay Area gasoline market. Week over week, AAA's says national regular gas prices were $3.25 a gallon; a three-cent decline from the same day last week. But, California prices statewide are $4.85 a gallon now; $1.60 higher than the U.S. average and eight cents higher than a week ago. In the Bay Area, the average price is $5.12 a gallon, almost two dollars a gallon more than the national average and eighteen cents a gallon higher than a week ago. The highest average price in the Bay Area, in San Rafael, is $5.21 a gallon. That is up a whopping twenty-eight cents a gallon from just last Friday. Chevron, at $5.89 a gallon for regular, is the undisputed pocketbook buster. "Twenty-eight cents a gallon in a week sounds a little bit like some kind of manipulation in pricing if you were to ask me just my instinct on that," said San Rafael resident Dennis Fraez. "I don't know what to make of it…we're close to refineries," said San Rafael's Ted Lundquist. The Valero refinery in Benicia is scheduled to close next April, and another huge southern California refinery will close in December. "California has never faced a permanent reduction in production capacity by 21% in our history," said USC Marshall School of Business professor Michael Mische. On top of that, the voter-approved state Gasoline Excise Tax goes up automatically on July 1 if overall consumer prices rise, which they are. California's Cap and Trade program already adds 55 cents a gallon and is likely to rise as oil companies are required to keep more fuel in storage. Finally, estimates of the new Low Carbon Fuel Standard could add yet another 10 to 27 cents a gallon. "So, it's a combination of factors that will be compounded and exasperated by the closure of two refineries," said Mische. And don't forget those unpredictable tariffs. "We also import over 61% of our oil from foreign sources such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Guyana," said Mische. Mische thinks prices could actually get to $8 a gallon. And you are paying for it.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Incredible pics show world's biggest nightclub UNVRS in Ibiza with space for 15,000 ravers… and it'll be open for summer
THE world's biggest nightclub is getting its finishing touches ahead of the grand opening in Ibiza later this month. UNVRS will burst onto the global clubbing scene with a blow-out party on May 30 - with 15,000 revellers bouncing to superstar DJs. 9 9 9 9 The superclub is opening up on a legendary site in San Rafael, Ibiza, that has hosted world-class nightclubs since the 70s. Ku Club rocked the spot from 1979-95, and then it was the iconic Privilege Ibiza until 2020. Eager clubbers have snapped up tickets for The Opening - which are still on sale for £130 a pop. World-famous DJs including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones and Michael Bibi will sound-track the late-night bash. Promoters have teased "scale, spectacle and storytelling" enhanced through "next level" sound and lighting. UNVRS will open up in time to join the likes of Pacha and Amnesia for Ibiza's 2025 season. Organisers have already booked the biggest names as residents this summer - with David Guetta and Fisher amongst them Guinness World Records has officially crowned UNVRS as the world's biggest club - handing over the title previously held by Privilege. The hedonism haven spans a staggering 6,500 square metres - around the same size as a footie pitch. Promoters promised a "never-before-seen concept in nightlife entertainment". Katie Price, 46, parties with fans inside Bolton nightclub as she dives into ball pit and fires a confetti canon It has been touted as combining the "high-end service, luxury and attention to detail of a nightclub with the infrastructure, scale and ambition of arena events". The group behind UNVRS also launched Ushuaïa - where Calvin Harris had a residency last summer - and Hï, formerly Space, which was voted the world's best club for the third year in a row. Leading the operation is The Night League founder and CEO Yann Pissenem, who said: 'Bringing [UNVRS] to life has been one of the most intense and emotional journeys of my career. "After more than two years of full dedication, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our teams at The Night League and Ushuaïa Entertainment, my partners, and my brother Romain." 9 9 9 9 Pissenem promised to deliver the "world's first hyper-club" on the site after Privilege closed down in 2020. Celebs including Grace Jones and David Bowie regularly hung out in the much-loved party palace, until it succumbed to pressures of the Covid pandemic. The venue fell into disrepair following closure, and quickly became a draw for travellers wanting to see the ghosts of parties past. UNVRS has bumped up the venue's 10,000 capacity by 50 percent, meaning 15,000 partygoers will crowd beneath the roof. They will not escape Ibiza's extortionate prices, however, with a stand five-drink package setting you back £100 - on top of sky-high ticket prices. 9 A history of Ibiza's Privilege nightclub PRIVILEGE was the biggest nightclub in the world five years ago, and is now being made even bigger in its new incarnation as 'UNVRS' Before it closed its doors in 2020, Privilege was the largest nightclub in the world, with a capacity of 10,000 people. According to the 2003 book of Guinness World Records, it was easily the world's largest nightclub, covering an area of 69,968 sq ft. Originally known as Club San Rafael, it was later renamed Privilege in 1995, after also being known as Ku Club for a few years. It had a swimming pool in its main room, as well as 25-foot high glass walls that would let the morning sunlight in as people still danced the night away. Ibiza Spotlight claim it "smashed down any existing boundaries you already had for the clubbing experience" with its retractable roof also providing open air parties for revellers. Among the vast number of world-renowned DJs to have performed there, names like Tiesto, Eric Prydz and Benny Benassi stand out. However, its long and rich history of live music extends well beyond disc jockeys, with the likes of Freddie Mercury, Kylie Minogue and Spandau Ballet among big names to have performed there in past.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Illegal' San Rafael night market draws complaints from residents, businesses
The Brief A bustling, impromptu San Rafael night market and the messes that come with it have raised the ire of residents and businesses. City and county officials have been made aware of the issue, but say the options for dealing with the market are limited. SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - While some towns are opening up official night markets to promote identity and community, one unofficial night market has drawn complaints from some business folks and residents for being too loud, too late and too many. "We live in the wild, wild west," said Omar, a brick and mortar businessman. He says this ad-hoc, nightly, thriving and illegal food market has taken root in San Rafael's heavily Latino Canal District. A Free-For-All "These guys can just open up anywhere, and now we're not talking about two or three. We're taking about 20 to 25 guys. It's definitely chaotic. These guys come in like after 6 o'clock or 7 o'clock [p.m.], and they're there until like twelve, one o'clock [a.m.] They're not local and that's from officials of San Rafael," said Omar. While brick and mortar restaurants are licensed and inspected, the street market potentially creates health issues. "No water to wash their hands. I did get notices of people getting sick. The canal area, we do have a lot of undocumented residents…so, they are not likely to report sickness. The mess that they leave at the end is now causing rodents to show up," he said. Omar also says they have no permits or licenses, block sidewalks and customer cars often block streets. "They are selling beer out of their coolers now…they're selling beer without having a beer license," he said. Limited Recourse The City of San Rafael and Marin County officials are aware of this problem as some residents and businesses complain. "There's some parts of the issue that are in the city's jurisdiction, and some parts of the issue are in the county's jurisdiction," said Sarah Jones, Marin County's community development director. But given limited resources and many more critical needs, coordination of enforcement is difficult. As with homelessness, a major sweep could lead to the market popping up elsewhere. "That's very likely and we do see it move around. This city is trying to find a path to making it possible for them to do this in a legal way, identifying a place where it can happen," said Jones. Many will tell you that this is as much a cultural thing as a rouge thing. And, like the homeless issue, finesse usually works better than brute force.
