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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)
Newsom signs 10-bill anti-crime package, gets ahead of anti-crime ballot measure
(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a 10-bill anti-crime package as Democrats in the state race to address perceptions of rising crime in California as a new anti-crime ballot measure opposed by the governor seems increasingly likely to pass. “I thank the bipartisan group of lawmakers, our retail partners, and advocates for […]
Southern California unemployment rates rise in July
Summer breaks at schools drove up the unemployment rates in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, according to state data released Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in LA County increased to 5.5% in July from a revised 5.3% in June, according to the state Employment Development Department. LA County’s rate was 4.9% a year ago.
Olympic Valley sends ‘no’ recommendation on Alterra development
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council (OVMAC) voted Saturday against the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan project with a message to the county and the applicant that the community is overwhelmingly against this development. After almost 7 hours, the unanimous decision was made. OVMAC...
Placer County rescue team finds missing woman in Tuolumne County
(FOX40.COM) — Searchers from the Placer County Search and Rescue Team are being thanked for locating a woman who had gone missing in a remote area of Tuolumne County. On Aug. 13, Beth Watson, 64, and her German shepherd Merle went missing in the area of Lyon’s Dam after going for a morning walk. The […]
Massive blazes give rise to increased issues with ‘fire brain’
Mental-health experts are sounding the alarm about “fire brain” — a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor of the Paradise Fire, said the massive...
Appellate panel allows Californians to buy more than one gun per month
SAN DIEGO - The stay of a San Diego federal judge's order blocking a law limiting California residents to purchasing one gun per month has been overturned by a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel. The panel's one-sentence order released Thursday will immediately allow California residents to buy more...
'The Train' and Unchained to perform at Auburn Ale House
The Auburn Ale House, in conjunction with Keep Smilin’ Promotions, is putting on a very special show Friday, Aug. 23, with the incredible Wayne “The Train” Hancock. Hancock and crew are flying out from Texas for this one-and-only show, and you know they will be bringing it.
Man, 37, dies in drowning at Folsom Lake near Granite Bay boat ramp
GRANITE BAY — Authorities say a man who was swimming in Folsom Lake on Saturday was found dead just minutes after he had gone missing in the water. California State Parks officials say, just after 7 p.m., they got a report about a possible drowning near the Granite Bay boat ramp area. A dive team and lifeguards started searching the water and found an unresponsive man within just 18 minutes. Medics with South Placer Fire soon pronounced the man dead at the scene, State Parks says. The name of the victim has not been released, but he has been identified as a 37-year-old man; he was not wearing a floatation device, officials say.
Maggie Rose McGurk: Fun opening of Jean Cross' 'New Life Art'
A fun opening of Jean Cross’ "New Life Art" exhibit was held Aug. 8 at the Art League of Lincoln, showing her passion for creating art out of materials that might otherwise be disposed of. She moved to Lincoln in 2000 and quickly got involved in its art. She...
Several arrests made for drunk driving in Woodland over the weekend
(FOX40.COM) — The Woodland Police Department made several arrests in connection with driving under the influence over the weekend. • Video Above: Why DUI checkpoints are announced by California law enforcement On Saturday night, the WPD said it participated in a state program, Office of Traffic Safety Summer Mobilization, by putting additional officers on DUI […]
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