Police dog, drone help cops find three of five suspects who led officers on high-speed chase
In a joint effort with the Pleasant Hill Police Department, the Concord Police Department aided in the apprehension of suspects involved in a stolen vehicle pursuit over the weekend.
Read full storyHealth officials issue mosquito warning: Pests can breed during colder winter months in California
As fall transitions into winter, the California Department of Public Health is urging residents to take proactive measures to safeguard against mosquito-borne illnesses. Contrary to common belief, some mosquito species in California can breed and develop in standing water even during the colder months.
Read full storyMost of the waters off California coast will be tricky for some boaters later this week
The National Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Advisory for specific maritime areas, cautioning mariners of hazardous conditions expected to prevail over the next 24 hours.
Read full storyAccused retail thieves busted for wheeling cart of goods worth $1,500 out of a Marshalls
Brentwood Police officers responded to a call from Marshalls, where three suspects had reportedly stolen a cart full of merchandise last week, investigators announced. Two of the suspects had left the store on foot with the stolen items, police said.
Read full storyCoroner needs your help identifying man who was found dead on roof of a parking garage near college
San Francisco's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a man who was found deceased on November 11, 2023, near 355 Buckingham Way.
Read full storyStrong winds may blow into SoCal later this week with gusts up to 60 MPH, forecasters warn
The National Weather Service reports the passage of a relatively weak weather system today, marked by scattered shower bands primarily along the Central Coast and in mountainous regions.
Read full storyGang-related knife fight on high school campus sends student to hospital, police say
A disturbing incident involving a knife-wielding student at Santa Rosa High School has left the community shaken. On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at approximately 10:15 am, the Santa Rosa Police Department was alerted by a school administrator to a possible stabbing on the school premises.
Read full storyWeather warm-up on the way for parts of California, forecasters say; Rain to linger for near future
The National Weather Service reports that satellite imagery reveals an upper-level trough traversing California, accompanied by a surface-level low meandering off the coast, approximately 200 miles west-southwest of Monterey.
Read full storyEmbattled, woke District Attorney facing recall bans reporter, says she's not a real journalist
Alameda County's embattled progressive District Attorney Pamela Price - who is facing a major recall effort that has gained momentum - is being widely criticized by First Amendment advocates and Press Freedom groups after she banned an independent journalist from a widely publicized news conference Wednesday afternoon.
Read full storyBART releases image of track trespasser who halted PM commute, promises to “hold them accountable”
BART Police is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual who trespassed on the trackway, causing significant service disruptions during Wednesday evening's commute.
Read full storyTwo vital mountain passes are being shut down ahead of winter storm that’s expected to dump snow
In anticipation of an incoming storm, Caltrans District 9 has announced the temporary closure of two crucial mountain highways, urging drivers to plan their travel accordingly.
Read full story‘Fireballs in the nighttime sky,’ Flaring seen at California refinery creating huge ominous flames
The Martinez Refinery has reported the occurrence of flaring, and all relevant agencies have been promptly notified on Wednesday night. The refinery extends its apologies for any inconvenience caused to its neighbors, emphasizing that flaring is an integral component of the facility's comprehensive safety systems.
Read full storyPerson walks onto BART tracks & brings entire evening commute to a standstill
A report of an individual on the tracks near the BART Embarcadero Station at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday has resulted in significant disruptions to BART services in both directions, according to an agency spokesperson.
Read full story‘Tranquil’ California afternoon interrupted by magnitude 3.2 Inland Empire earthquake
The tranquility of Wednesday afternoon was abruptly interrupted as a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Banning, sending tremors through the Inland Empire and even reaching as far south as Murrieta.
Read full story94,500 gallon sewage spill forces indefinite closure of one of California’s most famous beaches
A portion of the picturesque Laguna Beach coastline became off-limits to swimmers and surfers on Wednesday due to a significant sewage spill. The Orange County Health Care Agency revealed that approximately 94,500 gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean, stemming from a break in a main sewer line.
Read full story245-feet windmill blades being transported are causing spectacles on California highways
The California Highway Patrol's Commercial Operations Unit is overseeing the transportation of colossal windmill blades along Interstate 680, making for a spectacle on the highways.
Read full storyWoke District Attorney facing growing recall threat bans reporter from covering press conference
A crime reporter said she was banned from covering a press conference by embattled progressive Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Wednesday and given no reason about why she wasn’t allowed in to hear from the elected official who is facing a major recall campaign that’s on the verge of qualifying for the ballot.
Read full storyMan, 30, arrested in connection with fatal stabbing of victim, 23, behind a T-Mobile store
The Fresno Police Department has successfully apprehended 30-year-old Scott Lawson in connection with the tragic murder of 23-year-old Mohamed Abdillahi. The incident unfolded on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 7090 North Blackstone Avenue, where officers responded to a stabbing victim just after 7:30 p.m.
Read full storyRoad rage suspect arrested after shattering car’s back window, critically injuring a dog in backseat
The San Jose Police Department took action in response to a disturbing road rage incident that unfolded on November 11, 2023, at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road.
Read full storyNewsom slams ‘extremist judges’ & ‘out-of-touch politicians’ in debuting CA abortion service corps
In response to ongoing challenges to abortion access from extremist judges and politicians, California takes a proactive stance to safeguard reproductive freedom, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced.
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