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Armed prowler reported in Danville neighborhood
An armed prowler was spotted running in Danville early Friday morning while urging residents to call for the police, authorities said. Witnesses reported that the man appeared disoriented and was running in the area of Park Hill and Morninghome roads at 2:36 a.m. as if fleeing from someone. He was reportedly carrying what looked like a handgun, while he repeatedly urged them to contact the police. He was described as a Middle Eastern male, wearing a blue hoodie and blue pants. Police, along with sheriff's deputies and a K-9 unit, searched the area but the man was not found. The public was urged to stay vigilant around the 600 block of Park Hill and report any unusual or suspicious activities immediately. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Lt. Heather Transue at (925) 314-3702 or Htransue@danville.ca.gov.
Mosquitoes that transmit yellow fever, Zika found in Contra Costa County
Yellow fever, dengue Fever, Zika, those are serious diseases that usually occur in far-away tropical environments, but Contra Costa County officials sounded the alarm that the mosquitoes that transmit these viruses have been found in the area. Now, they're preparing a major offensive to try to kill them before they begin hibernating for the winter."We have found invasive mosquitoes in Antioch, and it's the species aedes aegypti, which is the yellow fever mosquito," said Contra Costa Vector Control District G.M. Paula Macedo. "This is not a mosquito that we've had here before."The Aedes aegypti, with their black and whites stripes,...
From Tragedy to Resilience: Parents of Woman Slain in Oct 7 Attacks to Speak in Lafayette
Lafayette, CA – On Monday, October 21, Temple Isaiah will host Jacqui and Yaron Vital as they share the story of their daughter, Adi Vital Kaploun, who tragically lost her life during October 7th, 2023 attacks in Israel. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.
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