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Sonoma County issues advisory against wild mushroom consumption after a resident dies and poisonings surge, including cases requiring liver transplants.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Antioch Police named Ryan Hardy as the suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl, who is now stable. Public is warned not to confront Hardy, considered armed and dangerous.
Retail & Industry in ...
CardVault by Tom Brady will take over the former EA Cafe at 735 Third St., a block from Oracle Park. The company confirmed the site but hasn’t announced an opening date.
An Oakland woman was left critically injured in a hit-and-run; her family is pressing for answers as police and neighbors search for video and witnesses.
Food & Drinks in ...
China Live founders George Chen and Cindy Wong‑Chen are opening Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair; the 13,000‑sq‑ft, 350‑seat venue is now slated for spring 2026.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rebecca Hermosillo becomes the first Latina chair of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with Chris Coursey as vice chair and a focus on fiscal responsibility.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Rubicon Point Partners bought the downtown office at 200 Pine, adding to a local buying streak and highlighting renewed investor interest in value‑add San Francisco offices.
City settlement forces permanent closure of a Tenderloin spa accused of operating as a brothel; operator fined and barred from the business for a decade.
Shots were fired at the Vacaville/Fairfield Train Station parking lot; no injuries reported, and shooters fled the scene. Police are investigating with no ongoing public threat.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A 9th Circuit panel pushed back on Meta’s bid to dismiss hundreds of youth‑addiction lawsuits, raising new questions about Section 230 and platform design.
Sizzling House has opened on Mendocino Avenue, serving donburi, ramen and sizzling plates with large portions and fast-casual prices. The bulgogi donburi and takoyaki are early standouts.
Weather & Environment in ...
An overflow at the Russian River treatment plant near Guerneville sent untreated wastewater into the lower river during Tuesday’s storms. Officials have posted warnings and asked people to avoid the water while assessments continue.
Antioch Police resolved a standoff with a barricaded suspect, Matthew Britt, who was arrested following a family dispute and felony assault of a 25-year-old woman.
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