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Livermore police arrest transient suspected of breaking windows at five businesses
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Livermore police arrested a transient over the weekend for allegedly breaking windows of at least five downtown businesses. At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a glass break alarm at Walgreens on First Street. While investigating, officers learned of four other downtown businesses that had broken glass store fronts, including Caratti Jewelers, Rosetta Roasting, Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Mosaic Lodge.
Livermore Library presenting Bharatanatyam dance performance
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Livermore Public Library is set to showcase the South Indian dance form Bharatanatyam in a performance next month led by Tri-Valley choreographer and teacher Shruti Abhishek. “Bharatanatyam is characterized by precise movements, dynamic hand gestures and facial expressions. This art form breaks boundaries...
California Forever withdraws push for November vote on new city plan in Solano County
FAIRFIELD – California Forever is pulling back on its ballot measure that would have put the plan for a new city up for a vote in Solano County, the group and county announced Monday. In a joint statement, CEO Jan Sramek and Supervisor Mitch Mashburn noted that the East Solano Plan would instead be taking the normal route of going through an Environmental Impact Report and then seeking approval. "Delaying the vote gives everyone a chance to pause and work together, which is what is needed – not a fight between friends throughout the County on both sides of the...
Brentwood Councilmembers Seek to Place Media Under Code of Ethics
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss requiring media outlets used by the City or receiving press releases be held to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. The item will be discussed under Future Agenda Item requests where they discuss requiring media outlets with which the city...
Big Lots to close all North Bay locations
Big Lots is set to close all its North Bay locations sometime this year citing financial constraints and falling sales. The discount retailer did not respond to requests for comment, but webpages for each North Bay location had banners that said “Closing this location,” and the stores in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park each had a sign up announcing the closure. Big Lots has four other North Bay ...
Minor arrested after man stabbed to death in Yuba City restaurant parking lot
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A minor is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in a Yuba City restaurant parking lot. According to the Yuba City Police Department, it happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Chili’s and In N Out at 1300 Annette Way.
Bond reduced from $1 million to $250k for suspect in Southern Lounge shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The man facing charges for the deadly shooting at Southern Restaurant & Lounge in August 2023 appeared in court Monday. Arthur Simson was arrested a few weeks after the shooting that killed 37-year-old Terrance Bethel and 35-year-old Colby Banks and left four others injured. According to an arrest report, Simson turned himself in and admitted to being the shooter. He’s facing two counts of murder and four counts of assault.
Thief cuts hole into Placer County gun store and steals more than 50 handguns, sheriff says
NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A thief stole dozens of handguns after cutting a hole into a Newcastle gun shop early Monday morning, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said. One person was captured on camera during the burglary at Foothill Firearms on Taylor Road. The suspect took more than 50...
39-year-old man killed in Stockton shooting
STOCKTON, Calif. — Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night in Stockton. The Stockton Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:10 p.m. in the 700 Block of North California Street. They found a 39-year-old man who was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Bay Area and Central Valley on High Alert as Extreme Heatwave Approaches, Sacramento Valley to Experience Sweltering Temperatures Reaching 112°F
The Bay Area is bracing for another bout of intense heat, as temperatures in the Central Valley are forecasted to tip the scales between 100 and 112 degrees, with the hottest conditions anticipated in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Residents should plan accordingly, as the National Weather Service Sacramento has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. This heatwave is part of a trend, with well above normal high temperatures expected to persist through at least mid-week.
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Two people found dead in vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida
(FOX40.COM) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle off State Route 99 in Salida Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, officers responded to a report of a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the SR-99 offramp to Hammett Road. Officers found a car parked on the shoulder of […]
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Boy, Marquez Hollis
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call to the public to help find a young boy who has been reported missing. The youth in question is 12-year-old Marquez Hollis, described as standing 5'2" with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes. According to the police department, Marquez was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. in the area of the 7600 block of Bridge Bay Drive. At that time, he was wearing a camouflaged shirt paired with green khaki camo shorts. The concern for Marquez is heightened due to his young age, marking him as an at-risk individual in need of immediate attention.
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