California ninth grader stabbed by classmate, school says
April 25, 2023 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area ninth-grader is in police custody after stabbing a fellow ninth-grader Tuesday, a school superintendent said.
The two students attended Northgate High School and are acquaintances, said Adam Clark, superintendent of the Mt.
Central Garden: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
August 3, 2022 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) _ Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $75.4 million.
On a per-share basis, the Walnut Creek, California-based company said it had net income of $1.39.
G League Ignite moving to Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada
July 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The G League Ignite said Friday that the team has struck a multiyear deal to relocate to Henderson, Nevada.
The Ignite had been training in Walnut Creek, California, since their inception and played home games this past season in Las Vegas, about 15 miles from their new home.
Central Garden: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
May 4, 2022 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) _ Central Garden & Pet Co. (CENT) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $69.7 million.
On a per-share basis, the Walnut Creek, California-based company said it had profit of $1.27.
Going remote: Pac-12 moving out of San Francisco office
March 29, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference will not renew the lease at its downtown San Francisco headquarters and will have its employees work remotely instead of maintaining a permanent league office.
Police: Man likely killed by bomb found near high school
January 31, 2022 GMTANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — A man found dead near a San Francisco Bay Area high school Monday likely died from injuries caused by a homemade bomb, police said.
Wires were found near the body of the man, who Antioch Police Department spokesman Officer Darryl Saffold said was a white man in his 50s.
Anti-vaccine group targets California’s medical director
December 10, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of California’s medical board, which issues medical licenses and disciplines doctors, says a group of anti-vaccine activists stalked her at home and followed her to her office — where four men confronted her in a dark parking garage in what she described as a terrifying experience.
Anti-vaccine group targets California’s medical director
December 10, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of California’s medical board, which issues medical licenses and disciplines doctors, says a group of anti-vaccine activists stalked her at home and followed her to her office — where four men confronted her in a dark parking garage in what she described as a terrifying experience.
About 80 thieves ransack department store near San Francisco
November 21, 2021 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — About 80 people, some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, ransacked a high-end department store in the San Francisco Bay Area, assaulting employees and stealing merchandise before fleeing in cars waiting outside, police and witnesses said.
California man presumed dead after jumping Oregon cove
September 11, 2021 GMTYACHATS, Ore. (AP) — A California man who attempted to jump across a wide cove of frothing water at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is presumed deceased, according to state police.
Security guards for anti-abortion group charged with battery
April 10, 2021 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Two security guards hired by an anti-abortion group are facing misdemeanor charges after using pepper spray on counter-protesters outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in a San Francisco suburb, authorities said Friday...
Stephen Curry supports women’s game by hosting girls camps
August 16, 2018 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — Just like Steph, seventh-grader Amanda Kerner stood before a big crowd and knocked down shot after shot from five different spots on the court — 20 makes in 2 1/2 minutes, complete with a buzzer-beater...
Family: California man celebrating marriage killed in Spain
August 19, 2017 GMTWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) — California resident Jared Tucker and his new bride had just sent joyful pictures from their first trip to Europe, a vacation they'd saved for to celebrate their 1-year anniversary...