Michael Wittner

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Catch up on Southern California's top stories for Wednesday, May 30. Measles Exposure Prompts Health Warning In Bay AreaA person infected with the highly contagious measles virus visited several busy stores while infections, officials warn. Beloved Bay Area Teacher Struck And Killed In High-Speed ChaseA high school teacher and coach was walking on the sidewalk with his wife when they were struck by a suspect fleeing police.

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As the scorching weather hits, cool down with some happy news from around the Bay. The redesigned 18-hole course reopens Saturday with wider fairways, better walkability, and upgraded practice areas. Declared the happiest city for five years in a row, it may come as no surprise this city is considered the best to raise a family. It was a 30-year journey for a Bay Area investment banker to get his children’s books published. Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town.

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CONCORD, CA — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 hit one kilometer south of Concord at 12:11 p.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Credit: United States Geological Survey There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake occurred at a depth of around 15.2 kilometers, according to USGS. Light shaking was reported in neighboring cities including Walnut Creek, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.

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LIVERMORE, CA — The Poppy Ridge Golf Course, one of two courses owned and operated by the Northern California Golf Association, reopens Saturday following a full redesign by architect Jay Blasi. The former 27-hole municipal golf course underwent a 13-month renovation that turned it into a reimagined 18-hole championship course. “It is completely different from the old concept, so it’s a new and thrilling experience for all,” Blasi said in a statement.

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Moody, 31, was found dead May 22 near the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, about a third of a mile from the trail. She had been reported missing the night before, according to authorities. Her car was still in the parking lot. “We are devastated, and words can’t fully express the loss we feel. Hannah was a light in this world—bold, beautiful, kind, and deeply faithful,” her friend wrote in a GoFundMe page that has raised $3,051 as of Friday.