Friday Morning Constitutional Earthquake Rumbles Off the CA Coast

A 3. 4-magnitude earthquake hit off the California coast near Eureka at 8:06 am today, following a 3. 0-magnitude quake earlier this week near Cupertino. Richmond reported its first homicide of the year late Wednesday, where a man was fatally shot in the Iron Triangle neighborhood. The victim's body was discovered hours later, raising concerns about public safety.

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell indicated that a ransomware attack on the city’s computer systems has delayed Internal Affairs investigations by six weeks, complicating oversight efforts. Strikes by garbage collectors in Union City further exacerbate local issues, as overflowing dumpsters disrupt waste management services. This strike aligns with Teamsters protesting in Massachusetts, indicating a broader labor movement. The combination of these events underscores significant challenges facing the Bay Area, from natural disasters to public safety and labor disputes. Local officials may need to address these overlapping crises to restore community trust and service reliability.