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After 15 years on Mission Street, Artillery AG owners are ready to move on
The owners of the pottery studio and apparel shop Artillery AG have decided to step aside from the business after 15 years, and are looking for an interested buyer. Ivan Lopez and Kelly Ortega, who are partners, want to focus on raising their 5-year-old son and transitioning into personal artistic projects.
Newsom calls on Oakland officials to tighten police pursuit policy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to Oakland officials Friday urging them to tighten their police pursuit policy. “Although some California jurisdictions allow vehicle pursuits for only certain crimes (e.g., felonies), Oakland is an outlier by imposing exceptional restrictions on [the Oakland Police Department’s (OPD)] ability to police criminal activity, generally permitting pursuits…
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
We ran into some “big” halibut again yesterday
We ran into some “big” halibut again yesterday. Just a couple short of limits for our group. The California Dawn operates out of Berkeley Marina. We are the the only boat in the bay area with a hot galley. If you would like to go fishing with us please call (510) 417-5557. For more information please visit our website www.californiadawn.com.
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
New Soscol Junction roundabouts open partially
Drivers heading south on Highway 221 through Soscol Junction will be shifted to two partially completed new roundabouts instead of going through the signalized intersection starting about 9 p.m. Friday. Caltrans is set to switch off the traffic signals at Highways 221 and 29, allowing traffic to pass through without stopping. Crews are also set to continue working on the road along southbound ...
Jackpot! $10 million lottery Scratchers winner in Dublin
A lucky lottery Scratchers player in the East Bay is $10 million richer after buying a jackpot ticket recently while stopping at a gas station, according to the California Lottery. Janet Coppedge hit the top prize on a California 200X Scratchers ticket she bought at A&A Gas and Food Mart...
Jack London’s legacy lives on in little Richmond house
In a tiny home in Richmond’s Panhandle Annex lives a treasure trove of literary gems—letters, books of short stories and rare first editions of works by Jack London, a world-renowned author with deep Oakland roots. The keeper of this goldmine is none other than London’s great-granddaughter, Tarnel Abbott, a Richmond resident for more than 32 years.
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood. Roger Helbig returned home from the hospital Thursday and told KTVU he was "more angry at myself for having been stupid enough to have confronted this guy."
Richmond elementary school temporarily closes after "environmental hazards" found
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Kenneth Hurst announced the temporary closure of Stege Elementary School in a letter to families Tuesday after environmental hazards were found on the campus. “During the summer repair work, we encountered environmental hazards. In response, WCCUSD will relocate the Stege community for the...
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