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CHP recovers $450,000 in stolen goods from Oakland fencing operation
A California Highway Patrol retail theft task force recovered nearly a half-million dollars in stolen merchandise from a home in Oakland and arrested a resident following a month-long investigation, the agency said Friday.In July CHP investigators began a probe into a criminal network responsible for a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the CHP's Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) said in a press statement.Investigators identified suspects in an illicit fencing operation based in an Oakland home after conducting surveillance operations, the CHP said. After obtaining search warrants, CHP investigators and San Ramon...
WS Development Adds New Tenants, Gathering Spaces at Montgomery Village in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, Calif. — WS Development has completed the renovation and expansion of public gathering spaces at Montgomery Village, a 280,000-square-foot retail center located in Santa Rosa, as well as added new tenants. Highlights of the property renovations include updates to The Courtyard, a community hub that features seating, a children’s play area and a dog relief area. The Passage, a new covered passageway connecting the north and south ends of the property, is now also open at the center. New tenant openings at the property include Amour Vert, Mandarin Kitchen, Gorjana, Real Aesthetic Medicine + Skincare Science, Cupcake, Rust Boutique, Warby Parker, Shake Shack, Paper Source and Punch Clothing.
Newsom considers cutting funding for cities refusing to clear encampments
Local governments in California could have their funding for homelessness slashed next year if they fail to use what is left in this year’s budget to sweep encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is purportedly weighing the funding cut for cities and counties dragging their feet on clearing large encampments that have dotted the state, Bloomberg reported Friday. […]
Santa Rosa Approves Money for New Homeless Prevention Program
The Santa Rosa City Council has approved a $1.3 million agreement with COTS to operate a two-year regional homelessness prevention program. The program, called Keep People Housed – Sonoma, aims to prevent 350-400 local households from becoming homeless by providing financial assistance, housing stabilization services, and legal referrals. The program will receive a total of $3.9 million in funding from various sources, including the City of Santa Rosa, County of Sonoma, City of Petaluma, and All Home–a Bay Area non-profit.
California Dairy Processor Debuts First-of-its-Kind Electric Heat Pump Refrigeration
ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — A new technology — 100% electric heat pump refrigeration — at Straus Family Creamery will contribute to a sustainable transformation of the commercial cold storage sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency and demand flexibility, saving energy costs, and applying advanced defrost controls.
Swedish Retail Giant IKEA Expands Bay Area Footprint with New Specialized Colma Location
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings behemoth, has announced the opening of a new “Plan & Order Point with Pick-up” store in Colma, marking its latest move to expand its presence in the Bay Area. According to KRON4, this new specialized facility is slated to open this fall at 35 Colma Blvd. Despite the smaller footprint of 2,340 square feet, the new outlet aims to bolster the shopping experience the larger San Francisco location provides.
Flavored Bubbles Will Rain Down From the Ceiling at the New Merchant Roots in SoMa
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Step past the blue gates of the new location of Merchant Roots in SoMa and prepare to become fully immersed in the world of this fine dining restaurant. This isn’t your typical white-tablecloth space with whispered conversations; instead, it’s a place with fine dining chops and service that leans far into the playful feelings that food can invoke.
US Coast Guard Culinary Program is at U.S. Coast Guard Tracen Petaluma. ·
US Coast Guard Culinary Program is at U.S. Coast Guard Tracen Petaluma. · · Petaluma, CA · Culinary specialist Lissette Carlson says: Here is a picture of our Advanced Baking. Our last day is tomorrow. Our desserts from todays class @uscg_tracen_petaluma [...]
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
‘Family Ties’ star, comedian Marc Price returns to Santa Rosa comedy club
Stand-up comic Marc Price, who’s best known for playing “Skippy” Handelman on the 1980s TV show “Family Ties,” is taking the stage again Saturday in Santa Rosa. Price, who performed at Barrel Proof Lounge twice in 2023, is back by popular demand, the downtown club said on the event page. Price, 56, who often performs comedy billed as Marc “Skippy” Price, told The Press Democrat last year that ...
California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play."Nobody ever wants to miss a game. Nobody ever wants to postpone a practice, but the important thing that we have to keep the forefront is the health and safety of these students' coaches and fans," says Ryan Tos, CIF Central Section Commissioner.The new CIF guidelines advise schools to move outdoor practices to cooler times, like early morning or late evening. They also require schools to postpone or cancel practice if it gets too hot outside. In the past each school or district had its own...
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