UPDATE: San Ramon is experiencing an unprecedented surge in seismic activity, recording a staggering 38 small earthquakes just this month, marking the area’s most intense seismic event since 1976. This alarming trend is raising concerns among residents and experts alike, as the region braces for further tremors.
As if that weren’t enough, a flood watch is now in effect for the Sacramento River Delta and the Carquinez Strait due to heavy rain anticipated today. The entire Sacramento Valley, along with the Yosemite area, is also under flood alerts, intensifying fears of potential flooding and related hazards.
In a separate but equally shocking development, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man identified as the shooter in last week’s tragic incident at Brown University, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities report Valente, a Portuguese national who briefly attended Brown over two decades ago, is also believed to be responsible for the murder of MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro earlier this week.
This incident has prompted President Trump to take immediate action, linking Valente’s entry into the U.S. through the green card lottery in 2017 to a broader policy change. Trump has announced plans to suspend the green card lottery program, citing safety concerns.
In South San Francisco, authorities have identified the man shot during a confrontation with police last week as 28-year-old Luis Francisco-Manzo. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation as the community seeks answers.
Meanwhile, a German shepherd was spotted running loose on the upper deck of the Bay Bridge around noon yesterday. While no photos have surfaced yet, the California Highway Patrol is reportedly working to capture the stray dog.
In a significant legislative move, a bipartisan bill in Congress is gaining traction. If passed, it would offer payments of up to $450,000 to families of wildfire fighters who succumb to cancer linked to smoke exposure.
As these developments unfold, residents are urged to stay alert and informed. The combination of increased seismic activity and extreme weather conditions presents a challenging situation for communities in the region. Further updates are expected as officials continue to monitor these urgent matters.
