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Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Mob of Nearly 100 Looters Ransacks Gas Station, Store Owner Says Police Took Hours to Respond — 'Back to Square One'
A mob of around 80 to 100 looters descended upon a gas station convenience store near the Oakland International Airport, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m. following a car sideshow.The store, owned by Sam Mardaie, fell victim to the violent looters who smashed their way into the establishment, causing chaos and havoc. Mardaie described the scene, telling KTVU, "Shelves were ripped apart, all the grocery items were torn or stepped on or vandalized." The looters stole goods from the fridges, shelves, and even below the counter, amassing approximately $25,000 in cash...
Plank at Jack London Square offers summertime specials on food and games
Bocce, a beer garden and arcade games by the waterfront — they’re classic summertime fun. You’ll find them at Jack London Square, at a venue called plank, which is now offering summertime specials. It all adds up to a Staycation destination. With 50,000 square feet, plank also...
Sanctioned San Jose fireworks show sparked blaze in Lake Cunningham Park
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.The flames that raced up the dry hillsides rising out of Lake Cunningham were ironically sparked by the city-sanctioned fireworks show that was meant to discourage illegal fireworks."There were a few fires that we could see. But for the most part, most of the families in the Meadow didn't even realize that there were a few brush fires going on," said District 8 City Councilman Domingo Candelas, who helped organize the...
San Francisco police warn skaters to stay away: "We don't intend to allow a hill bomb"
San Francisco Police pledge to stop Dolores Park hill bomb after last years violence. San Francisco Police said the department does not intend to allow a hill bomb on Saturday. Last year, the unofficial event that typically attracts large crowds as skaters ride down a steep part of Dolores Street, turned unruly and violent.
Board Walk: Update On A Springs Community Plaza
On May 15 my office held a bilingual community meeting in the Springs on the topic of the long-discussed Springs Community Plaza. Our goal was to share an overview of Springs Plaza efforts to date, and solicit community feedback under this framing question: what features and programs do you want to see in your plaza?
No sign of man presumed drowned in Russian River near Monte Rio
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for a man who has been missing since Wednesday evening after swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio. Sonoma County sheriff's deputies and the Sonoma County Fire District responded to an emergency call at 6:17 p.m. Wednesday regarding a missing man just west of Monte Rio. The man had last been seen swimming in the Russian River near Villa Grande, an unincorporated community located on the river. Deputies and firefighters were unable to locate the man and called in additional support to help the search, including the Sonoma County Sheriff's Marine Unit, Sonoma County Sheriff Volunteer Dive Team and the Monte Rio Fire Protection District. The search was suspended at dark. Thursday morning, the search resumed with the Napa County Sheriff's Office's Marine Unit and Dive Team supporting the search efforts with its remote-operated underwater vehicle. The search was once again suspended at dark. The search for the man continued Friday.
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November.The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.Here's a look at what voters will decide in November:Proposition 2This asks voters for permission to borrow $10 billion for public school construction and repairs. Most of the money, $8.5 billion, would go to elementary and secondary schools. The rest, or $1.5 billion, would go to community colleges. No money would be available for the California...
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