Sunday Links Petunia Wins Ugliest Dog Contest, Will Appear on 'The Today Show' Monday

Petunia, a 2-year-old hairless French bulldog mix, won first prize at Sonoma's World’s Ugliest Dog Contest and will make an appearance on The Today Show. In a separate event, ICE arrested two US citizens outside their San Francisco field office, releasing them later that night amid reports of agent mockery. Rodney Williams, 55, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for child pornography possession, with police discovering hundreds of disturbing images along with a significant drug cache and firearms at his home. A suspected shoplifter at a Colma Target bit a police officer during an attempted arrest, highlighting tensions during law enforcement encounters. Additionally, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed seven new judges to local courts, aimed at enhancing the judicial system in Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.

An 11-year-old boy named Noah Alhayek has been missing since August 4, raising alarms in the San Jose area. The community is actively seeking information regarding his whereabouts. This series of events reflects ongoing social issues and public safety concerns in the region.