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Video: San Francisco police officer shoots man from behind as he flees
Footage from a neighbor’s security camera, shared with The Standard, recorded an officer yelling “stop” before firing shots at the unidentified man as he ran down Willow Street toward Van Ness Avenue just before midnight. Four gunshots are heard and three muzzle flashes from the officer’s gun are seen in the video.
Vallejo Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Solano Avenue, City's Fifth Traffic Death This Year
Tragedy struck Vallejo again this week following a fatal traffic collision on Solano Avenue. The Vallejo Police Department has reported a crash that occurred last Friday and claimed the life of one individual. The accident involved two vehicles, a 2015 Infiniti Q50 and a 2013 Hyundai Accent, on the 1800 block of Solano Avenue, just east of Shasta Street. According to the Vallejo Police Department, the Infiniti was traveling westbound while the Hyundai attempted to cross Solano Avenue, going south on Mayo Avenue when the collision happened.
NBA Fans Concerned For Steph Curry After Bloody Photo Emerges Online
On Monday afternoon, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and Team USA pulled off a 92-88 win over Germany in the final game of the USA Basketball Showcase in London, England. The USA men's national basketball team finished with a perfect 5-0 record in its Olympic exhibition games. Curry had a ...
Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Build Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone coined Maternal Brain Hormone keeps the bones of breastfeeding women strong during the postpartum period could also help bone fractures heal and treat osteoporosis in the broader population, according to a new study published in Nature. Researchers at University of California (UC) San Francisco and UC...
A Silicon Valley executive had $400,000 stolen by cybercriminals while buying a home. Here’s her warning
Rana Robillard was tricked into sending her life savings to a criminal. What happened to Robillard, a 25-year veteran of tech companies, speaks to the increasingly sophisticated nature of cybercrime. Real estate, with its large transaction sizes and frequent use of wire transfers, has proven to be an especially lucrative...
Murder charges for Richmond man in DUI that killed 16-year-old
RICHMOND, Calif. - A man is facing murder charges after a DUI crash resulted in the death of a Richmond teenager last week, according to officials. 30-year-old Alexi Alexander Pineda Ticas is facing a three-count felony complaint, Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said in a news release on Monday.
Names released of victims killed after being swept into ocean in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Video from previous broadcast. The names of the two people who were killed after falling into the water off of West Cliff in Santa Cruz have been released. According to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, the victims were Pedro David Guadarrama Ceron, 30, and...
Pinole Liquor Store Robbery Thwarted by Swift Police Action and Drone Technology
The Pinole Police Department reported that they were called to an armed robbery in progress in Bill's Liquors on San Pablo Avenue at approximately 6:53 PM, where individuals, armed and masked, had made off with alcohol after wreaking pellet-fueled havoc. According to the Pinole Police Department, the suspects had split the scene before police arrived, one minute after the reported crime.
Brentwood Councilmembers Seek to Place Media Under Code of Ethics
On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council will discuss requiring media outlets used by the City or receiving press releases be held to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. The item will be discussed under Future Agenda Item requests where they discuss requiring media outlets with which the city...
For ‘unbanked’ Californians, cash is still king in an increasingly cashless society
As a mother of six who works in a Los Angeles Jack-in-the-Box, Anneisha Williams can’t afford to pay steep bank fees. For her, every dollar matters, and overdraft fees have left her frustrated and fed up with banks — to the point where she no longer even uses them.
Big Lots closing a dozen stores in Northern California: List
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dozens of Big Lots locations in California are closing, according to the company's website as of Monday. There are 109 locations in California on the website and a number of them now include a message reading "closing this location." The exact closing dates are unknown. LOCATIONS...
Homes Burn in Southern California as Wildfires Plague West Amid Heat Wave
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (NEWSnet/AP) — Three homes were destroyed Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a scorching heat wave. The homes burned when the fire erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area of Riverside, a city about 60 miles...
Boriqua Kitchen is back with a new ride
Darren Anthony Lamboy drove to Albany on a recent Tuesday morning to see his new, bright yellow food trailer for the first time. “It’s amazing, it’s really amazing,” Lamboy said. This was a big moment. Lamboy is the proud owner of Boriqua Kitchen, the only authentic Puerto...
California’s Fieldwork brand enters the non-alcoholic beer market
Berkeley-based Fieldwork Brewing recently announced its entry into the non-alcoholic beverage market. The brand has been a local name in the Bay Area since 2015 and has built its reputation on crafting unique and flavorful alcoholic beverages. With the rise in demand for non-alcoholic options, Fieldwork is seizing the opportunity...
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
California Teen Goes Missing After Riding Bike to Visit Family
A California teen is reportedly missing after riding her bike to visit family last week. According to a news release from the City of Monterey Park on Facebook, Alison Jillian Chao, 15, “left her residence on July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m. Video footage shows Alison’s last known whereabouts on July 16 at 6:23 p.m.”
Let's Talk: A New Wave of Businesses Hit Walnut Creek
Stylish New Restaurant Lounge Debuts on Main Street. The team behind Honey + Brie charcuterie are opening Chateau in August. Located at 1376 S. Main Street, this chic Parisian-style bistro will feature creative boards, craft cocktails, caviar service, seasonal small plates. Read More. More Good News for Main Street. Napa...
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