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Newsom: Speculation about RFK Jr. backing Trump ‘disappointing’ but ‘unsurprising’
CHICAGO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called speculation that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and running mate Nicole Shanahan might drop out and back former President Trump “extraordinarily disappointing, but increasingly unsurprising.” Shanahan fueled the speculation in an interview aired Tuesday with podcast host Tom Bilyeu, when she floated the possibility that the duo could…
CA delivers final delegates to ceremonially make VP Harris the Democratic presidential nominee
Ahead of former President Barack Obama's big speech, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered the final delegates to make Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nominee ceremonially.Harris Mojadedi is a first-time delegate from the East Bay and he's excited for Tuesday's big roll call."This is a key moment for our nation to nominate the first woman of color, an African American woman, and a South Asian American woman - as the son of a South Asian woman. I might get a little teary-eyed," said Mojadedi.MORE: Watch Kamala Harris' journey from Berkeley to be 1st Black, Asian woman elected to vice...
Exclusive: Sen. Padilla applauds Harris' "holistic, thoughtful" immigration approach
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) touted Vice President Kamala Harris as "pivotal in engaging" with Central and South American countries to address causes of hemispheric migration at an Axios House event Tuesday during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Why it matters: Harris was tapped by President Biden to lead the...
Man Charged in Motorcycle Crash Injuring Two Kids in Santa Rosa
A San Francisco man is facing charges after a motorcycle crash in Santa Rosa left his two children injured. The defendant, 31-year-old Munkh Batmagnai, has been accused of driving under the influence and child endangerment. The crash happened on Saturday evening when his 3-wheel motorcycle overturned, injuring his 8-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son who were riding with him without helmets. Both children were taken to the hospital as a precaution and have since been released. Batmagnai appeared in court on Tuesday and was granted pretrial release.
Oakland Ballers Open Investment Round for Fan Stakeholders
The Oakland Ballers have launched an investment round enabling fans to purchase shares starting at $170, with the potential to raise up to $1.235 million. The franchise is valued at $26.235 million, and shareholders will have voting rights on key business decisions, including electing a fan director to the board. This initiative follows the departure of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas, with the Ballers aiming to redefine fan engagement in sports ownership.
7-Eleven clerk shot, hospitalized in San Leandro store robbery
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) — A 7-Eleven employee was shot in the stomach during a store robbery early Wednesday morning. The San Leandro Police Department said the robbery occurred at a 7-Eleven store on Williams Street and San Leandro Boulevard at about 5:15 a.m. San Leandro police received calls of shots fired and that a […]
Gift card scam suspects from Southern California arrested in Santa Clara County
Two people from Southern California allegedly running a scam involving tampered retail gift cards were arrested in Santa Clara County last weekend, police said Wednesday.Campbell police said in a community alert that officers responded on August 17 to a report of a man placing tampered gift cards on a store stand for customers to purchase. The man was identified as 45-year-old Jian Chen of Rosemead, Los Angeles County.A woman waited in the car as Chen exchanged the altered gift cards, police said. She was identified as Bifen Xie, 32, of Riverside, Riverside County.Police said Chen and Xie had stolen empty...
‘Some kind of magic’: SF politicos toast Breed, Harris and themselves at lavish DNC bash
CHICAGO — Mayor London Breed often insists that after years of getting beaten up in the national press, San Francisco is undergoing a renaissance. With Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, it’s not just the mayor reasserting the city’s political clout. Around 11...
San Jose boy’s killer gunned down by FBI in Ohio, DA says
(KRON) — Investigators said they recently cracked a 33-year-old cold case and figured out what happened to a 14-year-old San Jose boy’s killer. On September 28, 1991, 14-year-old Raymond Ojeda was shot to death during a gang-related confrontation in the Foxdale Loop area of San Jose, investigators said. The killer, Gerardo Aguilar, “disappeared” before police […]
Ongoing battle between Half Moon Bay church and city over land use
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - In a battle between church and state, a Catholic church in the small city of Half Moon Bay is fighting with the city over a piece of land. The city council voted to put the property, owned by Our Lady of the Pillar, on the Housing Element to submit to the state for potential housing development.
Walgreens & big chains launch anti-theft ‘blitzes’ & share pics of thieves’ haul with Lysol spray, Hershey bars & shrimp
A MONTHS-LONG police operation led to the arrest of over 60 individuals suspected of shoplifting at several big-name retailers. The San Francisco Police Department organized a scheme to crack down on retail theft, which lasted over two months. Law enforcement agents planned a ‘blitz,’ which involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who wait […]
Petaluma Resident Caught Red-Handed Defacing Highway 101 Overpass Wall
A Petaluma resident was nabbed by the police for graffiti on a public wall under Highway 101 last Saturday. The Petaluma Police Department officers were on enhanced patrol duty when they came upon Jon Curran, 27, spray painting the wall along Lynch Creek Trail around 6:05 pm. According to the...
VIDEO: Swift Action by Sonoma Emergency Services and Sheriff's Helicopter Prevents Spread of Fire on Old Lakeville Road
Residents near the 7000 block of Old Lakeville Road #3 experienced a scare yesterday evening as a fire erupted in the area. The incident, which could have escalated to a significant threat to structures and possibly human life, was swiftly contained. The Sonoma Sheriff's Office reported via Facebook that no structures were lost in the event.
Newsom’s office urges Department of Interior to reject Koi casino near Windsor
The opponents of the Koi Nation’s proposed casino and resort project outside of Windsor had already lined up a long list of political support, from the Windsor Town Council and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to state Sen. Mike McGuire, U.S. representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson, and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla. Their ranks grew Friday when Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office finally ...
Spring Lake Water Bark returns with canine fun and community spirit
Santa Rosa’s Spring Lake Water Bark returns this weekend, inviting dogs and their people to enjoy a series of weekend events filled with play and purpose. The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation hosts this fun event, transforming a section of Spring Lake’s swimming lagoon into a dedicated space where dogs can swim and play off-leash.
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