COVID Cases Spike Once Again

In a concerning trend, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Bay Area and around Sacramento, as revealed by recent wastewater surveillance data. The variant wreaking havoc this summer is known as Nimbus, infamous for causing severe sore throats that feel like 'razor blades.' Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant as infections climb.

Avelo Airlines Exits California Market

In a surprising turn of events, budget airline Avelo has announced its decision to completely withdraw from the California market, shutting down not only its hub at Santa Rosa's Charles M. Schulz Airport but also halting flights out of Burbank. Speculations are rife, especially since Avelo recently transitioned into a government contractor facilitating deportation flights for the Trump administration—a claim the airline firmly denies.

Tragic Shooting of UC Berkeley Professor in Greece

Tragedy struck earlier this month when UC Berkeley professor Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was fatally shot while visiting a suburb of Athens. The incident occurred just a day after he attended a custody hearing regarding his children. Greek police are currently on the hunt for the gunman, intensifying calls for safety and justice.

Bakery Battles Overcharging via DoorDash

A Cupertino bakery, La Patisserie, uncovered shocking news—that it had been overcharged nearly $100,000 in commission fees by DoorDash over the past eight years! The bakery’s plight highlights the importance of vigilance in business dealings, and it wasn’t until they brought the issue to light on KGO's '7 On Your Side' that they finally received a refund.

Potential Strike Looms for Safeway Employees

In labor news, thousands of Safeway employees in the Bay Area are threatening to walk off the job following their union’s recent vote to authorize a strike. The workers are demanding higher wages and improved healthcare, amidst tense negotiations that could escalate dramatically.

Fairfield Faces Trash Crisis Amid Ongoing Strike

The city of Fairfield is now contemplating legal action against Republic Services, as workers enter their second week of a strike, leading to an unsightly accumulation of trash across the city. Local officials are grappling with the fallout, as residents express frustration over the deteriorating sanitation conditions.