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Award-winning country music artists Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, and Dustin Lynch will perform at the Country Summer festival in Santa Rosa this weekend. The festival, featuring over 20 acts, now occurs the last weekend of June to accommodate fans unable to attend on Father's Day. Tickets are available online starting at $100.
PG&E has hired an executive protection officer to monitor threats against its CEO and other leaders, reflecting heightened security concerns in the corporate sector. The move follows public backlash against PG&E due to rate increases and its involvement in recent fires, raising questions about the utility's security expenditures. Similar measures are being adopted by other companies, suggesting a growing trend in executive security.
Wine enthusiasts will gather in Redwood Valley for the Taste Mendocino event on June 28, featuring 20 local wineries and distilleries. Attendees can sample wines and spirits paired with culinary offerings from local chefs. General admission tickets cost $95, with prices increasing to $105 at the door.
The Vallejo City Unified School District will regain full local control after 20 years of state oversight due to financial issues. The district has made significant strides in stabilizing its finances, including paying off a $60 million emergency loan and completing required audits. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the district as it aims to prioritize responsible financial management and student success.
Former Antioch police officer Morteza Amiri received a seven-year prison sentence for ordering excessive K9 attacks and committing wire fraud. Amiri falsified records to obtain a pay raise and was convicted on multiple counts after two trials. This sentence marks the longest imposed in the ongoing scandals involving the Antioch Police Department.
In-N-Out has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Bryan Arnett for impersonating an employee and making derogatory remarks in a now-private video. The fast-food chain claims Arnett's actions led to trademark infringement and business defamation. They seek financial damages and a ban on Arnett from all In-N-Out locations.
UCSF may soon be the only provider of gender-affirming surgeries for teenagers under 19 in California, as Stanford Medicine has paused such procedures due to potential legal repercussions. This decision follows the closure of the Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, which cited a lack of viable options.
Vandals targeted Sunset Dunes Park again, stealing two public hammocks valued at $600. This incident follows previous acts of vandalism, including damage to a public piano and an art installation. SF Rec and Parks General Manager Phil Ginsburg expressed frustration but pledged to maintain the park's welcoming atmosphere.
San Francisco Sheriff's Office Chief of Staff Richard Jue faces an arrest warrant for altering his account of how his city-issued vehicle was damaged. In other news, the SFMTA is suspending its traffic calming program due to budget cuts and a backlog of 300 requests. A cargo ship that had been on fire off Alaska sank with hundreds of vehicles onboard.
A sudden storm at Lake Tahoe led to extreme weather conditions, resulting in the capsizing of boats and eight fatalities. Witnesses reported waves up to 10 feet high, with many boats damaged and dramatic rescues underway. The National Weather Service described the event as a fast-moving "downburst" from a thunderstorm.