Summer is here, the weather is more relaxed, light showers or fog appear, but it is still a vacation and it is perfect to go out and see new places or attend events that are taking place throughout the Bay Area. Don't forget to use sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent.
But before you head out, check out the local news from June 17-23 to stay up to date.
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The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, California, reported that, regarding the shooting in the Mission district that occurred last Friday, June 9 on 24th Street and based on follow-up with local authorities as part of consular protection protocols, one Mexican person was identified among the eight injured people.
In a statement, Mexican authorities reported that consular staff contacted the affected person, as well as his family, to provide him with the corresponding assistance and legal support in light of the incident.
The Consulate also stressed that, in order to verify the proper application of justice, it will continue to monitor the case and will request the relevant authorities to investigate the events that occurred.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of construction equipment and copper wire worth approximately $50,000 in Redwood City, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
The robbery, which apparently occurred over the weekend, was discovered around 7:30 a.m. Monday in the 700 block of Industrial Road in San Carlos, the sheriff's department said.
Cauich and Jimenez, the defendants in the crimes, were charged with commercial robbery, possession of stolen property and conspiracy to commit a felony, authorities added.
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City police seized a firearm from a man in mental crisis in Redwood City on Wednesday, June 14.
Police said a check of previous calls to the residence revealed that a 30-year-old man with a history of mental illness lives there.
Responding officers met with the resident's brother and confirmed the man was experiencing a crisis, was armed with a handgun and had made criminal threats to harm his brother, police said.
The man was taken to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation and the case is under review for criminal threats.
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Bay Area could get $1 trillion to boost equity, largely discretionary from the American Bailout Act, were not yet committed to Bay Area projects in December, according to the Area Equity Atlas de la Bahía, a tool for tracking racial and economic equity in the region.
The unobligated funds provide city and county leaders with the opportunity to make the region a more equitable place to live over the next three and a half years.
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The San Mateo City Council has appointed Alex Khojikian to serve as city manager, according to an announcement issued this week by city officials.
Khojikian, who currently serves as deputy city manager in Redwood City, was selected after a nationwide search and will begin his new role on August 21.
Khojikian said in the announcement that he is excited to get started.
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Deputies arrested a man in San Mateo County on June 16 after he attacked a person, hitting them in the head with a pickaxe.
Garcia was reported to have fled the area on foot after the attack. Officers conducted an extensive search and located the attacker hiding in the 500 block of Skyway Road.
Garcia was placed under arrest on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, probation violation, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances, and booked into the San Mateo County Jail without incident.
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On Monday, President Joseph Biden announced a $600 million investment for climate resilience projects across the country and an additional $67 million to help build power lines to support California’s transition to 100 percent clean electricity by 2045.
During his visit to Baylands Nature Preserve, one of the largest expanses of pristine wetlands remaining in San Francisco Bay, the president stressed the need to accelerate projects to combat climate change.
Biden also stressed that later this year, the first White House summit will be held that will bring together local, state, tribal and territorial leaders focused on climate change resilience.
This, he said, will include a roadmap for how the various climate actions being taken will build more climate-resilient communities across the United States, saving lives and homes and providing peace of mind.
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After the unfortunate and constant shootings in schools throughout the country, four students from schools in South Bahia created a device to prevent shootings called SIREN, which detects shots in the study center, sending a quick alert so that authorities respond more quickly in an emergency.
Much like a smoke detector, SIREN is a 3-by-6-inch device that sits on the ceiling, so for many it may be unnoticeable. When gunshots are detected, a text message is sent to students and staff with the location, depending on which sensor is activated on campus.
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After the unfortunate and constant shootings in schools throughout the country, four students from schools in South Bahia created a device to prevent shootings called SIREN, which detects shots in the study center, sending a quick alert so that authorities respond more quickly in an emergency.
Much like a smoke detector, SIREN is a 3-by-6-inch device that sits on the ceiling, so for many it may be unnoticeable. When gunshots are detected, a text message is sent to students and staff with the location, depending on which sensor is activated on campus.
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The San Mateo Police Department has asked the community for their help in identifying suspects in racketeering at retail stores, where they have illegally stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
On Friday, June 16th, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers with the San Mateo Police Department were called to three different retail stores in San Mateo, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars.
The locations involved include Old Navy, Victoria Secret, and Ulta. Local authorities continue to investigate this organized retail theft case and are attempting to identify the suspects in the photo, so anyone with information regarding this is urged to contact police immediately.
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Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery in Redwood City. After a series of robberies in the city, authorities have asked the community for help in finding the person responsible.
According to the Redwood City Police Department (RCPD), the armed robberies occurred at two different small businesses in the area of El Camino Real and Chestnut Street, while the second was in the 900 block of Whipple Avenue.
Both robberies took place between October 6, 2022, and November 18 of that same year.
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After years of planning, the construction of the affordable housing project in North Fair Oaks known as Middlefield Junction has finally started, which seeks to help people in vulnerable situations to have a home.
Located at 2700 Middlefield Road on a vacant county-owned parcel behind the county’s Fair Oaks Health Center, the project consists of new one- to three-bedroom apartments, a child care center and community open space.
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On the occasion of celebrating the pride of Mexico's sexual diversity around the world, the Institute for Mexicans Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco will hold the Third Meeting of Mexican LGBTQ+ Communities Abroad on June 23, 24, and 25.
Activists, specialists and academics will participate in the meeting and will address various issues related to the citizenship of Mexican LGBTQ+ people abroad.
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