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VIDEO: Mountain Lion Spotted Roaming Downtown Vacaville, Authorities Urge Caution
A mountain lion was seen prowling the streets of downtown Vacaville, prompting a public safety alert from the local authorities. The Vacaville Police Department has confirmed the sighting, which was caught by a resident's camera in the early hours between West Street and Cernon Street near Main Street, according to documentation they released.
Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver
ORINDA, Calif. - The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss, sharing their devastation and warning against driving impaired. The victim, 30-year-old Marcos Amaral, worked two jobs to help raise his 4-year-old son. The family wants the suspected DUI driver to be held...
Chalamcherla to run for Folsom Cordova School District Board Area 2
YeduKondalu “YK” Chalamcherla has announced his candidacy for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) Board of Education, representing Trustee Area 2, in the upcoming November 2024 election. Chalamcherla, who has served the Folsom community as a City Councilmember and Vice Mayor in 2023 and various volunteer roles,...
Giants sign veteran IF to minor league deal
The Giants signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal, the team announced, via Maria Guardado of MLB.com. The Dodgers released the infielder a couple of weeks ago. He’s headed to Triple-A Sacramento. Biggio has split the season between the Blue Jays and Dodgers. He’s hit .197/.316/.306 across 219...
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
Watch: Bay Area sideshow spectators creating rings of fire in intersections
Several sideshows happened throughout the East Bay overnight, with attendees at two creating a circle of fire in an intersection. In Vallejo, a sideshow was held at the intersection of Lewis Brown Drive and BW Williams Drive. The sideshow happened just after midnight. Police dispersed the crowd within an hour but not before attendees created a ring of fire in the intersection and stood inside while cars circled around them.The other sideshows happened in Crockett, Richmond and Oakland. Another ring of fire was made at the sideshow in Oakland. That sideshow happened at the intersection of International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. Police quickly dispersed the sideshow after about 20 minutes. Attending sideshows is illegal, and police often track down vehicles involved and impound them.
Vallejo man arrested for early August homicide: police
(KRON) – The Vallejo Police Department has arrested a suspect in the city’s 15th homicide of the year. At 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 1, Vallejo police officers responded to a shooting inside a business on the 2000 block of Solano Avenue. The responding officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. […]
VIDEO: Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville on home surveillance
(KRON) — A mountain lion caught on home surveillance video in downtown Vacaville has left residents on edge and prompted a safety alert from police. The sighting on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m., was captured by a camera near West Street and Cernon Street, close to Main Street, said the Vacaville Police Department. In the […]
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
Vallejo activist alleges retaliation over arrest at encampment cleanup
An outspoken advocate for Vallejo’s unhoused who was arrested during a homeless encampment clean-up this week alleges that law enforcement further targeted him by towing his parked car while he was in custody. Vallejo police arrested Jose “Joey” Carrizales, a former member of the city’s housing commission, for allegedly...
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
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