Katy St. Clair

4 days ago | localnewsmatters.org | Katy St. Clair

Three people suspected of stealing or damaging roughly $4,000 worth of produce in San Joaquin County were arrested this week, the Sheriff’s Office said. “Three individuals were caught red-handed (and red-fingered) in the middle of stealing cherries,” the Sheriff’s Office posted on social media. Deputies allegedly uncovered ledgers tying the suspects to a string of similar thefts across several counties.

6 days ago | localnewsmatters.org | Katy St. Clair

The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory for parts of Contra Costa and Solano counties due to flaring at the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond over the weekend, the district said. Localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, the Air District said, including the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole and Hercules, as well as Solano County. Inspectors are at the site, the Air District said Saturday evening.

1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Katy St. Clair

A bicyclist was killed in Petaluma on Wednesday afternoon after they were struck by a car, police said. First responders arrived just after 3 p.m. to Ely Boulevard South and Capistrano Drive after multiple community members called to report a collision between an Acura and a bicyclist. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The bicyclist succumbed to their injuries at the scene and died, police said.

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Katy St. Clair

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a phishing email operation that mentions Sheriff Tina Nieto, the office said. People are advised not to click on any links or provide any personal information on emails that seem to come from Nieto through a county email address with the subject line “You’ve a confidential document securely delivered by [email protected],” the Sheriff’s Office said.

1 week ago | localnewsmatters.org | Katy St. Clair

Two women accused in a shocking animal cruelty case out of San Joaquin County have been charged with multiple felonies following a months-long investigation, the District Attorney and Sheriff offices said.  Law enforcement said dozens of horses were found dead and still more malnourished or near death after an investigation into three properties north of Stockton began last August.   Clements residents Jan Johnson and Justine Fitzhenry were arrested Wednesday.