Longtime state water attorney is sworn in as the new director of state Department of Water Resources, as feds announce a 97% chance of a strong El Niño this year, boosting the chances of a wet winter.
The Silicon Valley congressman was one of the most prominent backers of progressive Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, only to see him end his campaign over allegations of sexual assault.
The 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department is named chief of police by Mayor Barbara Lee. But it’s a tough job: OPD has only 618 officers — down from 720 five years ago.
