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Son of CCR’s Doug Clifford Arrested In Connection With Homicide And Missing Person Cases
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, was arrested in Portola, California on Wednesday, August 14th. The arrest is tied to a homicide in Nevada along with a missing person case in California. A warrant for Clifford’s arrest was sent out by the Reno Police Department regarding the shooting death of William Andrews. On Sunday (August 11th), Andrews was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities also allege that Clifford stole Andrews’ car and used it to flee the murder scene. Clifford’s girlfriend, Patricia Portella-Wright, was also reported missing on Friday (August 9th), and was believed to be in a vehicle that matched the description of Andrews’ Chevrolet Blazer. Clifford was arrested in Andrews’ vehicle after being spotted on a highway 50 miles northwest of Reno. On Thursday (August 15), an unidentified body that is believed to be Portella-Wright was found along a highway in Washoe County, Nevada. (Consequence of Sound)
California’s Small-Scale Cannabis Farmers Quitting Amid Wildfires and Falling Prices
Small-scale cannabis farmers in California are calling it quits, crushed by crop damage from devastating wildfires and sliding prices, and industry experts expect the exodus to continue near-term in the largest pot market in the United States. Unlike for traditional crops, pot cultivators cannot claim government monetary support for damage...
Father still missing after child rescued from American River
PLACER COUNTY -- A family trip takes a tragic turn Sunday as the Placer County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a male in the American River. "From the initial report we received, the first two victims were a father and child," Lauren Shoemaker, State Park Superintendent for the Auburn State Recreation Area, said. Shoemaker said the call came in around 11:50 a.m. Sunday for two people in the water, a child and an adult male. "That water rescue was updated to one victim being left in the water and one victim being pulled out by a Good Samaritan," Shoemaker said. She said...
Reader input: No TCE is good news, but battle not over
LET’S CELEBRATE! Lincoln residents finally have new “scientific evidence” reinforcing the fact there is no TCE currently under the SCLH Snapdragon and Prunella properties. For years, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) own records showed movement toward the properties in SCLH of large groundwater and soil...
MarketInk: San Diego’s Red Door Interactive Promoting California Agriculture
Red Door Interactive, a San Diego marketing agency, has launched its first advertising campaign for California Grown, a taxpayer-supported organization that builds awareness, preference and appreciation for California-grown agricultural products. The campaign launched on July 31 for California Grown’s 2024-2025 season, a Red Door spokesperson told Times of San Diego....
California sends largest delegation to DNC to support Kamala Harris
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Around 500 delegates from California will be on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, throwing their support behind a fellow Californian, Kamala Harris. The Democrats are setting the stage in Chicago for their turn in the national spotlight. "The opportunity to nominate one of our...
Idaho man arrested in 1973 California cold case after DNA match
Boise, ID (CBS2) — According to CBS an Idaho man has been arrested after investigators in California used DNA to link him to a 1973 cold case. Investigators in Marin County used DNA to link 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen to the 1973 sexual assault and killing of Nina "Nadine" Fischer.
Local businesses hope for relief after Gov. Newsom signs tougher penalties for shoplifters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two small business-owners in Bakersfield give their opinions about the recent crime bill Governor Newsom signed Friday, August 16. This comes after shoplifters have been stealing from their stores and dealing with security issues related to thieves. One store owner will be forced to close at the end of this year, while the other can pick and choose who enters her store.
CHP officer in critical condition after being struck by car on 5 Freeway in Sylmar
A California Highway Patrol officer was critically injured Sunday after being hit by a vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar. The collision unfolded around 3:32 a.m. on the thoroughfare at the 210 Freeway interchange in Sylmar. According to the CHP, the officer was assisting a disabled vehicle in the slow lane of the freeway when the officer was struck by a 2023 Tesla. The officer was taken to Providence Holy Cross Hospital, where he remains. He suffered "major" injuries and has been listed in critical condition. The southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed near the 110 Freeway through Balboa Boulevard for several hours, but reopened before 10:45 a.m., authorities said. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have been factors in the cause for the crash. "It is unknown at this time if any automated driving features were activated on the Tesla at the time of the crash," the CHP said in a news release. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information was asked to contact the CHP's Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team at (323) 644-9550.
Looking Back Loomis: 1974 - New family in old Swetzer house
Funeral services were held for Kiyoto Masuda, 93, a native of Hiroshima, Japan. A rancher, he grew pears and plums for over 50 years at his place on Rattlesnake Bar Road. Mr. Masuda was a member of the Placer Buddhist Church, Sierra Bonsai Club and JACL. Services were held for...
Mother killed in drunk driving crash in Santa Rosa ID'd; worked for Sonoma Co. Probation Department
Police in the North Bay are mourning one of their own after a woman was killed in a crash by a suspected drunk driver in Santa Rosa.Officials say Jessica Avila Munoz, 31, was driving near Lombardi Court and Sebastopol Road on Friday when a car ran a red light and crashed into her.Police say the suspected drunk driver has four previous DUI arrests and was driving on a suspended license.The suspect is now in jail on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.MORE: San Jose community service officer killed by suspected drunk driver remembered as loving, kindMunoz was a member of the Sonoma County Probation Department and worked as a juvenile correctional counselor.Police say she was picking up her 13-year-old daughter from school when the crash happened.According to the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), Munoz attended Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University, where she earned a degree in Psychology and Administration of Justice. She was a first-generation college graduate in her family.A GoFundMe and a PORAC donation fund have been created to help Munoz's family with funeral costs.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
West Lincoln Sports Update – Volleyball & Tennis
LINCOLN HERALD STAFF | Comments: 0 | Leave a comment. Thank You Coaches and Staff for reporting your scores. If any school would like to send in their scores please email them to [email protected]. VOLLEYBALL. August 15. West Lincoln High vs East Rutherford High. JV WLHS 2-0 Set 1:...
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