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Crews battling 100-acre grass fire in Altamont Pass near Livermore; parts of I-580 closed
A fast-moving grass fire has shut down parts of I-580 in the Altamont Pass in near Livermore Thursday night, according to CAL FIRE.As of 11 p.m., 100 acres have burned so far near Flynn Road with 0% containment.The initial report from the CHP is a car caught fire in the westbound direction and the flames then spread to the grass. Everyone made it out of the vehicle.CAL FIRE says the terrain is making it difficult for firefighters.Westbound lanes of I-580 are being closed at Grant Line Road.There have been no reports of injuries, and no structures are threatened.#FlynnFire [update] near I 580 E X N Flynn Rd in the Altamont (Alameda Clara County) is now 100 acres and 0% contained. The fire is wind driven and terrain is making for difficult access. In unified command with @AlamedaCoFire. #CALFIRESCU @ALERTCalifornia pic.twitter.com/DSsfngCw9O— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) July 26, 2024 Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
West Sacramento man convicted of killing mother of 4
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A West Sacramento man was convicted Wednesday of fatally shooting a mother of four back in July 2020. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Mandiko Kwadzo was convicted of first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm. The murder conviction stems...
Modesto man arrested in Redding for soliciting a minor
REDDING, Calif. — A Modesto man was arrested for solicitation of a minor for sexual acts in Redding Wednesday. The Redding Police Department (RPD) says Ramiro Gonzalez-Cordova, 33, of Modesto, started chatting with a 15-year-old female online and arranged to meet her near her home in Redding. Officials say after driving nearly 4 hours to meet the girl in Redding, on July 24, Gonzalez-Cordova instead met Redding Police Detectives, who had been posing as the juvenile on an internet chat application.
Foresthill Bridge, among America’s tallest bridges to undergo federally funded testing
Opened in 1973, bridge underwent $70 million seismic retrofit in 2012. Auburn, Calif. – The Foresthill Bridge will soon undergo ultrasonic testing of 282 weld points as part of a national effort to provide preventative maintenance and quality assurance to bridges built with a similar type of steel. The...
Gov. Newsom says he missed calls from Biden, Harris moments after president dropped out of election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains a strong supporter of both Pres. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.He said on his new podcast "Politickin" that he was in the gym when Biden announced he was dropping out."I get all these text messages from the White House saying, 'The president is trying to get in touch with you,' but I didn't even see them," Newsom said.MORE: Bay Area, state officials react to Pres. Biden not seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential raceNewsom posted a video snippet on X, announcing the podcast with Marshawn Lynch and his agent.The governor says he missed calls from both Biden and Harris in the moments after Biden's announcement.Lynch asked Newsom why he isn't running for president and Newsom never answered. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
Joby Aviation takes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight above Monterey County
MARINA – In June, Joby Aviation successfully completed a 523-mile flight above Marina of its first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, and in July, California became the first state to officially launch a Hydrogen Hub, with both developments having a stake in furthering the state’s goal of cutting pollution and expanding clean energy.
Folsom State Prison helps the next generation of students
Those behind the walls of Folsom Prison are giving back. The Incarcerated Advisory Council (IAC) at Folsom State Prison (FSP) recently donated over $17,000 to the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The representatives from FSP’s IAC presented the check to the foundation’s executive director, Barbara Webster-Hawkins, alongside FSP leadership and...
East Bay animal shelter to open new state-of-the-art clinic made of shipping containers
An East Bay animal rescue is taking an innovative approach to help solve the pet overpopulation crisis.Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter is sharing its plan to open a new, state-of-the-art spay and neuter clinic.But what makes this plan unique, is what its building will be made out of: shipping containers."We were originally going to build a brick and mortar medical center," said John Lipp, CEO of Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter. "The price tag was close to $10 million, and we were looking at fundraising and that's a lot of money to raise, and so we thought, what can...
Pleasanton threatens to ‘pull the plug’ on Stoneridge Mall project if property owners don’t move forward
PLEASANTON – The future of the Stoneridge Mall remains in limbo as city officials poke and prod its owners to make a move on building housing and redeveloping closed parts of the shopping center. But within a year, the city expects significant progress to be made. The council in...
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