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Novato Target retail theft suspects found with stolen merchandise from stores across Bay Area
Police in Novato arrested three people suspected of organized retail theft after allegedly finding them with merchandise taken from stores throughout the Bay Area, the department said Monday. On Friday evening, a Novato officer responded to the report of a possible theft in progress at a Target store in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center. Three people were seen fleeing the store, but were apprehended by police. Arrested were a 34-year-old man from Eureka, A 33-year-old man from Mountain View, and a 46-year-old woman from Eureka. A search of the suspects' vehicle allegedly uncovered "significant" amounts of stolen property from stores in the North and East Bays. "Thousands of dollars" worth of merchandise was returned to their respective retail stores. Investigators believe that the trio had been stealing items to sell online. Police also allege they found narcotics and drug paraphernalia. All three were booked into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of felony organized retail theft with intent to sell, possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Fremont named the best city to raise a family in the U.S.
FREMONT, Calif. - The Bay Area's fourth-largest city is known for strip malls, a Tesla plant and a strip of street known as "Little Kabul." And Fremont, population 225,000, is also the best place to raise a family in the United States because of its overall wealth, health and access to activities, according to WalletHub's 2024 Best Cities For Families ranking.
Redwood City resident recognized as a top graduating senior by UC Davis
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Brooke Morey of Redwood City is being recognized as a top graduating senior and will be awarded the University Medal from University of California at Davis for excellence in undergraduate studies, outstanding community service, and the promise of future scholarship and contributions to society.
Waffles Merge with Croissants for Brunch at Taste & Glory
Waiting in line to eat brunch is an American tradition. In San Mateo, the hottest spot to stand in that state of anticipatory limbo is Nattacha Lerspreuk and Thanasit Nanthasitsira’s Taste & Glory. On a recent Saturday morning, the line was indeed substantial but not daunting enough to abandon.
Suspected DUI Ends in Pursuit: Hayward Police Safely Apprehend Erratic Driver with ACSO Air Support
In what unfolded into a high-stakes vehicular encounter, Hayward Police Department officers came across an unresponsive individual in a car reportedly blocking traffic. The episode, which began with an attempt to assist the man, veered abruptly into a chase scenario as the driver launched into an evasive spree upon spotting police lights. The police interpreted the individual's erratic driving as possible impairment from alcohol or drugs, as detailed by the Hayward Police Department.
Ritchie: We will need office buildings again
As we crawl through the recovery in our Bay Area urban cores post-pandemic with an enduring work from home revolution, it seems like we may never see another high-rise downtown office building construction wave again. Record shattering vacancy rates and value plunges abound, the media has now made it a “who is worst” competition between... The post Ritchie: We will need office buildings again appeared first on San José Spotlight.
Convicted felons carrying guns, drugs arrested in Montara after neighbors report loud party
San Mateo County authorities arrested two convicted felons early Sunday morning after they were allegedly caught with drugs and guns in their possession. The San Mateo County Sheriff's office said that just after midnight, its deputies were alerted to a loud party at a residence in the census-designated place of Montara where dozens of partygoers were reportedly disturbing neighbors. Upon arrival, a deputy identified a vehicle linked to a previously reported crime. Deputies then contacted two men associated with the vehicle. According to the Sheriff's office, the men reached into their pockets and showed suspicious behavior, prompting deputies...
Redwood City council pushes back vote on park impact fee reduction
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Redwood City’s City Council’s vote on a possible reduction to its “park impact fee” for streamlined market-rate housing projects was postponed to their June 24 meeting. The fee reduction would address rising project costs and what the staff report says...
Silicon Valley-backed plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot
A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot, elections officials said Tuesday. Solano County's registrar of voters said in a statement that the office verified a sufficient sampling of signatures. California Forever, the company behind the campaign, submitted well over the 13,000 valid signatures required to qualify. The registrar is scheduled to present the results of the count to the county Board of Supervisors in two weeks, at which point the board can order an impact assessment report.Voters will be asked...
Bay Area counties aren't adequately prepared for climate disasters, study finds
California is the worst state for climate disasters, with several Bay Area counties ranking high in lack of preparedness, a recent study finds.Why it matters: We're heading into wildfire season after a period of historic winter flooding, and the rise of weather-related power outages and climate impacts have become a major point of concern for people buying homes in California.Driving the news: Several Bay Area counties made the top 50 least-prepared places, according to homeowners insurance resource ClaimGuide's risk assessment of over 3,000 U.S. counties.San Francisco came in at 35th, with a $306 million expected annual loss to natural disasters.Alameda...
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