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Weeklys staff recognized at California Journalism Awards gala
Several Los Gatan contributors were honored by the California News Publishers Association at the 2023 California Journalism Awards gala in Los Angeles Saturday for work in sister publications. Todd Guild, a Weeklys editor, won first place in the Coverage of Youth and Education category for an article about court-ordered therapy...
Liccardo outspends Low as 16th District war chests grow
Sam Liccardo is raising more money, spending more money and has more money in the bank than Evan Low in California’s 16th Congressional District contest, according to financial reports both candidates filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. These new numbers continue the trends set in the first quarter,...
Propane protects Fisher Vineyards from grid disruptions
Northern California wine country offers a delicate balance of rolling hills and flatlands. This part of the country is pleasing to the eyes – and to the tastebuds. But before the fruit of business labor produces the sought-after food and drink emanating from this region, moving onto a plate or into a glass for enjoyment and nourishment, the agriculture producers and growers must ensure their possessions and processes are guarded from the elements and from the risks that surround them.
6 arrested in heists netting 300+ firearms from gun California stores
Six men have been arrested and charged with being part of a group that used stolen cars to ram gun stores across Southern California and grab a total of more than 300 firearms — about a third of them from stores in San Diego County. The nine-month spree includes...
Thieves target Vallejo youth football league, van and equipment stolen
VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) — A youth football league was targeted by thieves in the North Bay. A van used to transport kids and equipment was stolen from The Coach Sarna NFL Flag Football League in Vallejo. It was tracked down and arrests have been made, but not before the suspects caused thousands of dollars in […]
California dad accused of gunning down family of 5 was identified by victim during his dying moments
The suspect in the slaughter of an entire family was allegedly identified by one of the victims in his dying breaths. Shane Killian stands accused of fatally shooting his wife Brenda Natali Morales, their two children William Killian, 6, and Wesley Killian, 1, and his in-laws Miguel Carcamo and Marta Elena Morales, in a shocking attack in Alameda, California last week, as per city officials. The 54-year-old's wife, six-year-old son, and parents-in-law were all pronounced dead at the scene, according to police reports.
Galvani Bioelectronics Announces Clinical Progression of Its Therapy Platform and Addition of New Chief Medical Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Galvani Bioelectronics, a clinical-stage therapeutics company formed through a strategic partnership between GSK and Verily Life Sciences to develop targeted neuromodulation therapies, today announced it is recruiting the randomized, controlled stage of a clinical feasibility study for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This progression has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following review of safety and initial effectiveness from a first group of patients. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717729913/en/ Picture of Dr. Raolat Abdulai (Photo: Business Wire)
California Billionaire Farmers Stewart and Lynda Resnick, Plan Major Industrial Expansion
The wealthiest farming family in California, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, are planning to significantly expand an industrial warehouse complex to transform the small town of Shafter into an international trading hub. The Resnicks, who own The Wonderful Company, already possess a large distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The...
City Council revives plan to strengthen Oakland government watchdog
After killing a proposal to strengthen Oakland’s political watchdog, the City Council made a surprising about-face and brought it back to life. The council voted 5-2 last week to put a measure on the November ballot that would improve Oakland’s Public Ethics Commission. The commission is a volunteer board that enforces Oakland’s rules around campaign finance, government transparency, and lobbying. It also has a small professional staff who investigate complaints of corruption and unethical behavior in city politics and elections.
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber CEO Leaving for Napa County Farm Bureau
The CEO of the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber will be leaving to become the CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter Rumble says he will be changing jobs some time after Labor Day. Rumble will be taking over for Tawny Tesconi, who has been serving as interim director of the Napa County Farm Bureau since February. She filled a vacancy left by Ryan Klobas, who died by an apparent suicide in Orinda in January.
Dog rescued from overheating Jeep in Livermore Costco parking lot
(KRON) — A dog was rescued from an overheating Jeep in a Costco parking lot on Thursday morning, the Livermore Police Department said. Police received reports of the dog inside the Jeep at about 11:45 a.m. The temperature at the time was 101 degrees. Livermore’s Animal Services officers arrived at the Costco parking lot and […]
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Santa Rosa’s Own Will Evankovich on joining Styx. Of the 99.99% of local bands that aspire to be touring national and international acts playing arenas and amphitheaters, only the remaining 0.01% make it through to the big leagues of rock and roll stardom. While many amazing bands from Sonoma...
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