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Therriault Appointed to California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Benjamin Therriault, of the City of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission of Peace Officer standards and Training by Governor Gavin Newsom. Benjamin Therriault, of Martinez, has been appointed to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Therriault has been a Police Sergeant at the Richmond Police Department since 2023, where he was a Police Officer from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 2001 to 2007. Therriault is President of the Richmond Police Officers Association, Vice President of the Peace Officers Research Association of California and a member of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Advisory Committee. He is a member of the Martinez Civil Service Commission, Martinez Refinery Oversight Commission, Contra Costa 100 Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Center for Youth Development through Law Board of Directors and the Richmond Police Activities League Board of Directors. Therriault earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the University of San Francisco. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Therriault is a Democrat.
'Never Forgotten Games' uses crossfit to honor fallen first responders
REDDING, Calif. - In spite of the near record heat, 70 teams comprised of 270 athletes gathered at the Redding Civic Auditorium for the "Never Forgotten Games." Teams from as far as Nevada, Oregon, and southern California competed in intense crossfit workouts in memory of first responders from around northern California who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Members at Over 130 California Costcos Impacted by Major Change
Does California love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Fire impacting multiple structures in south Oroville
OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters are currently at the scene of a fire involving multiple structures in south Oroville. According to Cal Fire's Butte Unit, they say multiple structures are being impacted by the fire between C and S streets at Roseben Avenue. Cal Fire says the fire has been...
[UPDATE 9:50 p.m.: Fire Is Contained] Humboldt Resources Heading to Mendocino County After New Fire Breaks Out Southwest of Covelo
Multiple resources, some from as far away as Humboldt County, are responding to a new fire spot found southwest of Covelo around mile marker 9 on State Route 162 just before 6 p.m. The CHP Traffic Incident Information Page is reporting that a truck crashed about 5:47 p.m. into the...
103rd Annual Fortuna Rodeo this weekend
The 103rd annual Fortuna rodeo is kicking off today. “It is the biggest rodeo in Humboldt County. It’s probably the biggest rodeo in Northern California. you know, a local open rodeo”, says Shannon McWhorter, president and director of the Fortuna Rodeo. It goes all weekend but kicks off...
Lake County reports signs of West Nile virus
West Nile virus has been detected in three mosquito samples collected in Lake County over the past week, the first signs of the virus’ arrival in the North Bay region this year. Lake County is now one of at least 25 California counties to report evidence of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus in 2024. Many of the cases have been in central and southern parts of the state, according to ...
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
Ridge Fire holding at 2,629 acres, 25% contained; evacuations remain in effect
Firefighters on Sunday continued to work to contain a wildfire that prompted evacuations and scorched thousands of acres from Lake to Colusa counties, authorities said. Weather conditions were favorable overnight and helped the 300 fire personnel working in the area to keep the blaze, dubbed the Ridge Fire, to 2,629 acres, Cal Fire spokesperson Jason Clay said. As of Monday morning, the fire, ...
Why no overnight stays at this famous lodge in Lassen Park this summer?
Damaged three years ago by the second largest wildfire in California history, one of Lassen Volcanic National Park’s most popular attractions remains closed. The Dixie Fire, which burned about 70% of Lassen Park in the summer of 2021, did extensive damage to the Drakesbad Guest Lodge. Repairs are taking longer than expected, so the lodge and Warner Valley Campground will remain closed this summer, Lassen Superintendent Roseann Worley said. ...
Groundbreaking set for Dignity Health's cancer center in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Groundbreaking is set for a couple of months from now at Dignity Health's Regional Cancer Center in Redding. Proponents say it's a game changer in local cancer care. "If we don't build one of these, we have no chance to successfully recruit additional cancer specialists," said...
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