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Three Arrested and Charged in Connection With San Jose's 15th Homicide
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) has made significant headway in the investigation of the city's 15th homicide of the year, a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of an adult male at an apartment complex on Blossom River Way back in May. According to the San Jose Police Department, three suspects, Nuuvali Lafo, Isaac Noa, and Jason Vaavaai, have been arrested and booked for murder following the event that occurred on May 26.
Bay Area man gets prison for selling counterfeit electronics to U.S. military
An Alameda County man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of selling counterfeit electronics to the Department of Defense that were intended to be used in military equipment, including a nuclear submarine, prosecutors said Thursday.According to Northern District of California U.S. Attorney Ismael Ramsey's office, 63-year-old Steve H.S. Kim was sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Kim pleaded guilty in March to wire fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods."Our military must be able to trust that the equipment it is receiving actually reflects what it has purchased," Ramsey said in a statement. Court documents...
William Cole Vineyards Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Cuvée Claire
Will Celebrate 25 harvests at their 1873 Stone Winery in St. Helena, CA. ST. HELENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This fall, William Cole Vineyards a multigenerational, family-owned winery producing handcrafted wines in St. Helena, will commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of their signature wines, the Cuvée Claire Cabernet Sauvignon. Created by owner and winemaker William Ballentine Jr. in honor of his daughter, Claire, there is either a family connection or a special commemoration behind every label at William Cole Vineyards.
Ryan Seacrest’s Napa Valley estate is on the market for $22 million
The new host of “Wheel of Fortune” is hoping someone will buy his Napa Valley estate which hit the market last month for $22 million. TV personality and producer Ryan Seacrest, best known for hosting “American Idol” and co-hosting the morning program “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” is selling his 40-acre property at 232 North Fork Crystal Springs Road in St. Helena. The estate features a ...
San Francisco Giants 2025 schedule revealed, will face A's in Sacramento on July 4
The San Francisco Giants are set to begin the 2025 season on the road in Cincinnati and will face the relocated A's in Sacramento over the July 4 holiday, according to the league schedule released Thursday.For the 9th time in 10 seasons, the Giants will open the season on the road, with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds set to begin on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The season-opening road trip will continue with three games against the Houston Astros from March 31 to April 2.The Giants home opener at Oracle Park is scheduled for Friday, April 4 against the...
Milpitas unveils 102 affordable apartments near Great Mall
MILPTIAS — Angelique Chisom spent years living out of her car, searching for an affordable place in the Bay Area to call home. Discouraged with her options, she reached out to local housing services for help. With thousands of people in need of housing in Santa Clara County, she...
Santa Rosa Traffic Stop Turns Up Handgun and Cannabis
A handgun and cannabis were found during a traffic stop in Santa Rosa Tuesday afternoon. An officer pulled over a vehicle at the Corby Avenue off ramp at Highway 101 over a missing front license plate. Upon contacting the two occupants, the officer noticed a very strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle and saw loose bud scattered throughout the interior. A search of the vehicle revealed a single bullet in the center console and a privately manufactured pistol in the trunk. Elman Mejia Mazariegos and Husvardo Escobar Lopez were arrested and charged for crimes related to firearms and drugs. Lopez was also charged for an outstanding Contra Costa County warrant for felony vehicle theft.
Santa Rosa Police Get Top Honor from MADD for DUI Enforcement
Santa Rosa police have been named “2024 MADD Outstanding Agency of the Year” for their DUI Enforcement Efforts. Mothers Against Drunk Driving or MADD gave the department the recognition for their traffic safety and enforcement efforts in 2023. Last year, Santa Rosa police made 858 DUI arrests, an 85-percent increase from 2022. There were 27 officers who made 10 or more DUI arrests each in 2023, compared to 12 officers the year before. SRPD credit several tactics for their success including increased enforcement, DUI checkpoints, and community engagement events such as the popular “Know Your Limit” nights in Old Courthouse Square.
Brentwood Vice Mayor Meyer responds to son’s arrest, social media rumors of special treatment
Brentwood Vice Mayor Susannah Meyer took to her Facebook page Wednesday night to address her son’s arrest last weekend and apparent rumors on social media regarding special treatment that have spread from it. “There has been a significant amount of misinformation circulating, and I am limited in what I...
Giants sign former Yankees reliever who ended up being wasted trade acquisition
Back in February, the New York Yankees conducted some light business with the Milwaukee Brewers after shipping Jake Bauers to them in November. This time, the Bombers were looking for some pitching help. They acquired Clayton Andrews in a trade with the Brew Crew. Remember him? He appeared in 1/3...
New Oakland housing law protects disabled renters when elevators break
In Oakland’s aging rental housing, it’s not uncommon for elevators to break and stay out of service for days or weeks. What may be a simple annoyance for most renters can create safety hazards for tenants who have mobility challenges, cutting them off from daily life. A new...
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.18.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Marc LeForestier, of Sacramento, has been appointed General Counsel at the Department of Cannabis Control. LeForestier has been General Counsel at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office since 2017. He was a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Government Law Section at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General from 2013 to 2017 and served in several roles there from 2000 to 2013, including Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Attorney General. He is a member of the California State Bar, Public Law Section. LeForestier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $204,996. LeForestier is registered without party preference.
Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant
The California Mid-State Fair has crowned Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. The post Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California has one of the lowest rates of low-wage workers
Nearly 16% of California workers earn less than $17 an hour — among the lowest rates in the country — per new data from Oxfam, a global, nonprofit advocacy group for income equality. Why it matters: The state has long been a leader in raising minimum wages, helping...
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