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Skelton: It’s about time California built Sites Reservoir

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

California’s state government began drawing up plans for Sites Reservoir in the Sacramento Valley 70 years ago. And it still only exists on paper.So, kudos to Gov. Gavin Newsom for deciding that it’s finally time to put this tardy project on the fast track.Fast track means there’ll be limited time for any opponent to contest the project in court on environmental grounds.Newsom used a new law he pushed through the Legislature in June aimed at making it easier to build transportation, clean energy and water infrastructure by expediting lawsuits under the California Environmental Quality Act.Sites is the first project to be fast-tracked.Biggest since 1979It will be the biggest dam built in California in roughly a half century, since 1979, when the federal government completed New Melones in Calaveras County.It will also be the first major dam constructed since 1999 when the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California finished Diamond Valley in Riverside County.Much of the public...

Marin police arrest East Bay teen in armed robbery probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Police have arrested a Richmond teen in connection with an armed robbery in Tiburon.The crime happened Friday after the victim withdrew money from the Bank of America cash machine in Strawberry, according to the Tiburon Police Department. Police suspect the teen and an accomplice followed the victim from the Chevron gas station to the cash machine and then to his home on Janet Way in Tiburon.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Union City police searching for suspect who stabbed someone multiple times California News | Person arrested in Fremont shooting that left one dead, one wounded California News | Man arrested in fatal shooting outside East Bay restaurant California News | Marin detectives arrest East Bay man in drug sales investigation California News | Fremont: One killed, another injured in Sunday afternoon shooting The robber emerged from the car with a gun and demanded money from the victim, poli...

Wolf-dog hybrids are becoming more popular — and that’s not a good thing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

“Public warned as yellow-eyed wolf-dog hybrid on the loose,” Newsweek alerted in a recent headline. “Wolf hybrid spotted roaming outskirts of California town,” warned the Independent. This was, of course, in addition to all the local news and social media coverage this local story received.Shadow, the dog in question, is indeed a dog-wolf hybrid but he wasn’t lurking around looking for Goldilocks. He had escaped from his home in Santa Rosa and had been running scared for five days. Fortunately, he was caught and safely returned to his guardian.For those familiar with dog-wolf hybrids, the fact that Shadow would run away and start roaming is no surprise. These dogs are among the best escape artists. They can easily scale a 6-foot fence from standing still and are known to dig their way under any obstacle. They’re also persistent — so once they learn they can escape, they’ll likely try new tactics.Not surprisingly, they also require a lot of space — at least a half-acre of securely fe...

Former Bay Area school superintendent convicted of misconduct with child

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

A former Marin County schools superintendent accused of inappropriate contact with a child was convicted by a jury on Monday.Robert Patrick Raines, who used to administer the Shoreline Unified School District, could face a year in jail and a $5,000 fine for the misdemeanor conviction. The state penal code defines the crime as annoying or molesting a child.Raines, 69, is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 13.Marin County sheriff’s deputies arrested Raines in June 2021 on suspicion of committing a felony offense, but that charge was later reduced to a misdemeanor. The 40-year education veteran, who was arrested just a few weeks before his scheduled retirement, was released on bail and said the allegations against him were “absolutely false.”On Monday, the jurors reached their verdict about two hours after the three–day trial, which was presided by Judge Beth Jordan. Raines did not testify.“The defendant was caught red–handed and he could not keep his hands to himself,” prosecutor Katie Pa...

Shootout follows robbery of Santa Cruz cannabis facility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

SANTA CRUZ — A pre-dawn robbery evolved into a shootout and vehicle chase Monday through the Harvey West neighborhood.Both police and a business representative for an industrial cannabis facility on the 300 block of Encinal Street were put on alert when burglars tripped a security alarm at the site prior to 4:30 a.m., Santa Cruz Police Deputy Chief Jon Bush said. The business representative, however, arrived at the facility ahead of officers, catching at least two thieves leaving the site. The representative apparently attempted to apprehend the thieves by ramming his car into one of two believed fleeing vehicles, according to Bush.“At some point, shots are exchanged between the victim and the suspect, and vice versa, is our understanding,” Bush said. “The suspects ultimately ended up fleeing. They’re still outstanding.”A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office deputy soon after located one of the vehicles, a white SUV with rear-end damage, abandoned near northbound Highway 17’s Pasatiem...

Ground officers use help of helicopter to locate car theft suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

(BCN) -- A man allegedly stole a car Sunday and led Santa Rosa police on a chase into Sebastopol before ditching the car and fleeing on foot into an alley, where police arrested him.Around 1:53 p.m., the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter "Henry-One" launched to assist the Santa Rosa police in pursuing the vehicle. United flight makes emergency landing at SFO due to ‘potential security issue’ The chase went westbound on state Highway 12, as the helicopter provided units on the ground with information about the vehicle's location. The suspect stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Sebastopol Avenue (Highway 12) and South Main Street and exited on foot into a nearby alley. As the helicopter hovered overhead, police from Santa Rosa and Sebastopol found the suspect hiding among dumpsters and took him into custody. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Bayern Munich signs promising 17-year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed an agreement for 17-year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda to join the club in July.Irankunda has been acclaimed as one of Australia’s brightest-ever prospects since making his debut for Adelaide United at the age of just 15 in January 2022. Soon after he became the second-youngest scorer in the history of the A-League, Australia’s main men’s soccer competition. He’s played 39 times for Adelaide.Bayern said Tuesday that Irankunda will join the German champion July 1 on “a long-term contract.” He turns 18 in February, making an international transfer possible. “I’m happy to have this all finalized and to be heading to one of the best clubs in the world — it’s a real dream come true,” Irankunda said in an Adelaide statement. Born in Tanzania, Irankunda has played for the Australian national Under-17 team and was called up for the senior team in March but did not play.“Nestory is an extremely quick winger, a strong dr...

CAE: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

ST-LAURENT, Quebec (AP) — ST-LAURENT, Quebec (AP) — CAE Inc. (CAE) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $43.5 million.The St-Laurent, Quebec-based company said it had net income of 13 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 20 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 15 cents per share.The civil and military flight simulator company posted revenue of $811.4 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $783.1 million.CAE shares have climbed 13% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased almost 1% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on CAE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CAESource

Staffing 360: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. (STAF) on Tuesday reported a loss of $2.9 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 77 cents.The company posted revenue of $62.1 million in the period.Staffing 360 expects full-year revenue in the range of $250 million to $265 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STAF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STAFSource

Stock market today: Wall St. quiet with US inflation data, earnings and a US-China summit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Wall Street was slow to engage early Tuesday ahead of potentially market-moving developments, including a U.S.-China summit, new data on inflation, and a host of retail earnings reports. Futures for the Dow Jones industrials and S&P 500 are essentially unchanged before the bell.President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week on the sidelines of a Pacific Rim summit in California. It will be the first face-to-face encounter in a year between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies. In corporate news, Home Depot shares got a small bounce after the home improvement chain beat Wall Street forecasts but narrowed its full-year outlook. Its shares rose less than 1% before the bell. The Atlanta retailer said consumers are reticent to purchase big-ticket appliances, often bought on credit, which has grown very expensive as a result of the fight by the U.S. Federal Reserve to rein in inflation. Target, Macy’s and bellwether Walmart report later this w...