Father accused of killing 9-year-old daughter he falsely claimed was kidnapped pleads not guilty

Essex County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK ) — A father accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter in upstate New York and then falsely claiming she was kidnapped pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Luciano Frattolin, of Montreal, was
Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police

ABC News (DANVILLE, Va.) — A Virginia councilman was set on fire in an apparent personal attack at his office on Wednesday, authorities said. The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly confronted Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler,
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Cooper Neill/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling business out of a California mansion, where “high-stakes poker games” were played, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Defense Department will continue providing critical weather satellite data to NOAA

NOAA via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A little over a month since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it and the National Weather Service (NWS) would no longer be receiving critical satellite weather data
Hot Dogs, Cool Cats: Sonoma County Fair opens Friday

Thrilling rides, fun games, awesome prizes, tasty treats and great exhibits are only the tip of the iceberg for what awaits at this year’s Sonoma County Fair, running Aug. 1 to 10 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
2 children, adult killed in explosion at Nebraska plant: Mayor

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (FREMONT, Neb.) — A man and two children were killed in a large explosion at a Nebraska plant, officials said Wednesday. The incident occurred midday Tuesday
Hot, sticky temperatures continue to impact millions: When will it end?

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Over 120 million Americans across 28 states remain on alert for dangerously hot and humid weather on Wednesday as a heat wave continues to bake the eastern half of the country. But
Rohnert Park Unions Call For Fair Raises & Affordable Healthcare At City Council Meeting
Rohnert Park’s unionized public works employees are once again calling for fair raises and affordable healthcare, staging a show of force at the latest City Council meeting. Members of SEIU 1021 say negotiations are at a stalemate,
Santa Rosa & Petaluma Police Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
Santa Rosa and Petaluma police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who vanished more than a week ago. Joyce Kristin Albino was last seen on the morning of July 22nd, when her father dropped her off on
Sonoma Philanthropists Kickstart Cancer Research Collaboration
A massive $100 million grant from Sonoma philanthropists Joan and Sandy Weill is kickstarting a $200 million cancer research collaboration between UCSF and Stanford Medicine. According to a report from the Press Democrat, this “Weill Cancer Hub