Funeral Service Giant Service Corporation International Agrees to $23 Million Settlement in California Consumer Case
Service Corporation International, a funeral provider, settled for $23 million over allegations of deceptive marketing and mishandling pre-need cremation services in California.
Gray Whale Likely Killed by Vessel Strike Near Alameda, Necropsy Suggests
The necropsy of a gray whale found in Alameda indicates a vessel strike as the cause of death, with details of its injuries and ongoing research shared by the California Academy of Sciences and The Marine Mammal Center.
Concord Firefighters Quell Intense Two-Alarm Blaze at Vacant Commercial Building
A two-alarm fire engulfed a vacant commercial building in Concord late Monday, causing extensive damage and no injuries. Firefighters tackled the blaze for 2½ hours, and road closures affected downtown traffic.
Port of Oakland Accelerates Toward Green Future With $4 Million Federal Grant for Zero-Emissions Equipment
The Port of Oakland received a $4 million federal grant to fund zero-emissions equipment, including electric trucks and chargers, by 2025 to improve air quality.