Buffett Cuts Off Gates Cash Spigot, Yanks $6 Billion Lifeline From Seattle Philanthropy
Warren Buffett redirected his midyear gift this year, omitting Seattle’s Gates Foundation and sending roughly $6 billion in Berkshire shares to family-run foundations amid a review.
Pre-Dawn Train Strike Near Piner Road Leaves Santa Rosa Woman Fighting For Life
A woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a train near Piner Road in Santa Rosa; police say the collision is under investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Rats Run Riot In East Village As Complaints Soar 37% While Citywide Sightings Fall
City 311 logs show East Village rat complaints jumped about 37.6% through July 11 even as reports fell across most of New York City. Officials point to a few trouble blocks and a widening bin rollout.
Kalihi’s New H-1 Lifeline: Pedestrian Bridge Finally Set To Open Next August
A temporary pedestrian bridge over the H‑1 at Gulick Avenue is due to open in August, keeping a crossing for schoolchildren and neighbors while crews rebuild the overpass. Expect overnight lane closures and bus detours during work windows.












