Jane Tyska

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Jane Tyska

Hundreds turned out for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s community inauguration at Jack London Square’s Ferry Lawn on Sunday. The event included multiple musical performances and a host of speakers, including rapper Mistah F.A.B., City Council President Kevin Jenkins, State Senator Jesse Arreguín, Town Fare Chef Michele McQueen and many others. The mayor, flanked by two of her granddaughters, was sworn in by Rep. Lateefah Simon, who was elected to fill Lee’s former seat in Congress.

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Jane Tyska

Tsunamis pose a risk to the entire California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be? A single tsunami likely won't cause the worst-case scenario for every region. But in total, more than 680,000 Californians are in a tsunami hazard area during the daytime. And in all, $12.6 billion in damage is possible across California's 20 coastal and bayside counties - a figure that doesn't include damage to ports, harbors, roads, essential facilities or other infrastructure.

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Jane Tyska |Sierra Lopez

RICHMOND, CA - FEBRUARY 10: A drone view of Point Richmond is seen in Richmond, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Jane Tyska TNS RICHMOND - Richmond agreed to pay a $336,000 fine after it was found to have released poorly treated sewage water into the San Francisco Bay for more than a year. Half of that money will go toward environmental education for children. Between July 31, 2022, and Dec.

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Jane Tyska

People in motion on a swing ride at the San Mateo County Fair in San Mateo, Calif., on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) The popular San Mateo County Fair will close out its annual run this Sunday after a weekend full of cultural events, thrill rides and music. Pacific Islands Day will be celebrated all day Saturday, followed by the Dia de la Feria on Sunday.

3 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Jane Tyska

Trumpeter Terence Blanchard performs with the E-Collective at SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Jane Tyska TNS SFJAZZ has announced a bountiful lineup — consisting of more than 350 shows — for its 2025-26 concert season. "Each season at SFJAZZ is a chance to celebrate the unlimited creativity of music — and the 2025/26 lineup is no exception," says Terence Blanchard, SFJAZZ executive artistic director.