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Small plane crashes at Sonoma Valley Airport; 3 injured

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A small plane crashed at an airport in Sonoma County on Wednesday, injuring three people, authorities said. The crash happened at about 4:20 p.m. at the Sonoma Valley Airport, also known locally as the Schellville Airport, in Sonoma. The plane ended upside down with major damage inside a watery ditch adjacent to the runway. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were working with medics and a helicopter crew render aid to the victims. The California HIghway Patrol said one person had major injuries and two others had minor injuries. 

Source: Small plane crashes at Sonoma Valley Airport; 3 injured – CBS San Francisco

If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
John 15:10

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Daily Bread; Psalm 91:4

Daily Verse He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 ESV Refuge: shelter…

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Memorial Day ceremony at USS San Francisco Memorial honors those who died in Battle of Guadalcanal

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Monday is Memorial Day, but one tradition always happens on the Sunday before.   In 1942, the USS San Francisco miraculously survived a pivotal battle in World War II and each year a memorial service is held to honor those who died.  But this year, there was a special guest who added his own footnote to history. Each year, the ceremony remains the same. The same parade of colors. The same memorial bell is ringing for those lost on the USS San Francisco.  And each year, a reminder of how ferocious the fighting was at the Battle of Guadalcanal on Nov. 12 and 13, 1942. “Ships maneuvered at close range in the darkness.  What followed was a point-blank naval gunfight,” said US Marine Corps historian, Master Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Banks.  “Japanese search lights suddenly illuminated American ships.  And within moments, the night exploded with gunfire.”

The heavy cruiser USS San Francisco was in the middle of the fight, hit by more than two dozen shells.  Most of the command staff was killed, including the task force commander, San Francisco native Admiral Daniel Callahan.  Preserved at the memorial is the actual ship’s bridge railing, holes punched through it by the onslaught of shells.  For most, it’s a piece of history, but for one person in the audience, it was a memory. “A lot of times, they don’t tell the true story.  I’m telling you the true story,” said Tom McGarvey.  “I was there.  You know what I mean?  They know me now.” A lot of people know “Red” McGarvey as the guy who opened up Red’s Java House, the iconic little cafe on the Embarcadero near Oracle Park.  But what people didn’t know was that on that horrific night and morning, Red was a 16-year-old kid aboard a Merchant Marine ship hauling supplies in the middle of the fight.  He remembers another merchant freighter next to his that was hit and went down in about 20 minutes.

Source: Memorial Day ceremony at USS San Francisco Memorial honors those who died in Battle of Guadalcanal – CBS San Francisco

For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name’s sake, Lead me and guide me.
Psalm 31:3

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“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who…

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Psalm 2:1-12

The One True King Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against…

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Amos 3:7

 “For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. This verse reveals that God does not act without warning His people first. The verse teaches that…

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Isaiah 11:2

And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord…

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‘Chonkers’ the large sea lion takes over the San Francisco Bay area

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A gigantic 2,000lb Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become an unexpected local celebrity after taking up residence in the San Francisco Bay. The massive sea lion swam up to a dock on Pier 39 in San Francisco about a month ago and has remained in the area since, drawing attention from residents, visitors and social media users who have been sharing frequent photos and videos of the animal looming over its peers. Chonkers is a much larger breed than the more common California sea lions found in the Bay area, which according to the San Francisco Chronicle rarely exceed more than 850lb and 7ft in length.

According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, male Steller sea lions can reach up to 2,500lb and 11ft in length, with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. While Steller sea lions typically live around Alaska, harbormaster Sheila Chandor told the Chronicle in March that they stray as far as San Francisco “every few years”. As many as 2,000 sea lions can often gather on the pier, depending on the time of year. The Chronicle reported last month that Chonkers could be seen near the Pier 39 viewing area, and that local harbor officials had described him as a “morning lark”, advising people to “get to the Pier early” if they wanted to catch a glimpse.

Source: ‘Chonkers’ the large sea lion charms the San Francisco Bay area | San Francisco | The Guardian

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
Genesis 1:1-2

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2 earthquakes strike off San Francisco’s coast

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Two earthquakes struck off San Francisco’s coast Saturday afternoon, with weak shaking reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A preliminary magnitude 3.0 struck around 4:40 p.m. just off the coast of San Francisco. A preliminary magnitude 2.7 followed minutes later.  There’s been weak shaking reported across San Francisco and San Mateo, according to the USGS website.  No damage has been reported at this time. 

Source: 2 earthquakes strike off San Francisco’s coast – CBS San Francisco

For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
Romans 5:10

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Tornadoes touch down in California’s Central Valley near Fresno, National Weather Service confirms

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The National Weather Service has confirmed reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down in California’s Central Valley on Tuesday, as a powerful spring storm passed through the region. According to the agency’s Hanford office, two tornadoes touched down in Fresno County, while a third tornado touched down in Merced County. Meteorologists said the first tornado touched down 2.5 miles southeast of the community of Biola in Fresno County around 2:10 p.m.

The EF0 tornado had an estimated peak wind of 70 mph and lasted for about two minutes. Around the same time, the weather service issued multiple tornado warnings for areas north of Fresno. According to Fresno CBS affiliate KGPE-TV, school districts in the area issued shelter-in-place orders when the warnings were in effect.   A second tornado in Fresno County was reported shortly before 5:10 p.m. about 8.5 miles northeast of the city of Clovis. The tornado covered two miles and lasted for about seven minutes “Damage assessment team reported snapped and uprooted trees consistent with EF1 damage from tornado around 5:24PM PDT,” the agency’s Storm Prediction Center said in a statement.

Source: Tornadoes touch down in California’s Central Valley near Fresno, National Weather Service confirms – CBS San Francisco

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8

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10-year-old suspect detained after 7-year-old stabbed at Mountain View school

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A 10-year-old child was detained after a 7-year-old was stabbed at an elementary school in Mountain View, authorities said.

Source: 10-year-old suspect detained after 7-year-old stabbed at Mountain View school – CBS San Francisco

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6

Food manufacturer Cento is committing “tomato fraud,” lawsuit alleges

Two California residents are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company engaged in “tomato fraud” by claiming that the tomatoes in one of its canned products are the authentic “San Marzano Certified” version from Italy. The plaintiffs claim that Cento’s “Certified San Marzano” labeling is “false, misleading and unfair,” alleging that the product lacks an…

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Takedown Targets Open-Air Drug Market at L.A.’s MacArthur Park, Long an Area Run by Gang Members and Homeless Drug Users

LOS ANGELES – Eighteen defendants, including two people law enforcement believes are the main sources of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Los Angeles’s gang- and drug-infested MacArthur Park, have been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging them with a federal drug trafficking offense, the Justice Department announced today. The complaint charges 25 defendants with possession…

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Dry conditions, high winds, feeding wildfire risk in parts of Michigan

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says elevated fire danger has been observed across parts of the state.  The conditions are fueled by downed trees and branches left by the March 2025 ice storm. The severe weather at the time damaged around 3 million acres of land. “Even with the heavy rains this spring, recent drier…

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Sonoma County community uses sheep to reduce wildfire risk

With California’s fire season just around the corner, cutting down the tall dry grass is going to be a priority over the next few weeks. In the North Bay, tractors have been commonly used, but now grazing is gaining popularity. While many contract out grazing services, one woman has been trying to encourage homeowners to…

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Self-Defense: Another “Luxury” the Poor Can Do Without

“to the point about pricing poor people out of owning firearms, I think poor people don’t benefit from owning firearms.” Dr. Anthony D. Douglas Many years ago, Otis McDonald, a 76-year old retiree living in a high-crime area of Chicago testified that he had “been robbed numerous times in his Morgan Park home; [he’d] witnessed…

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Trump Administration Continues to Deliver for Gun Owners with Recent Initiatives

Amid a steady stream of headlines highlighting anti-gun legislative proposals in the states, ongoing litigation battles, and regulatory uncertainty, there is also good news to report on the Second Amendment front, courtesy of the Trump Administration. Recent news from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) provide reason…

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Supreme Court unanimously slaps down blue state targeting pro-life group

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of faith-based pregnancy centers on Wednesday that challenged the New Jersey attorney general’s investigation into whether the centers misled donors and the public about steering women away from having abortions. The case was brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a group of five Christian-based facilities in…

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5 injured in apartment building fire, reported explosion in Des Plaines

Five people were injured in an apartment fire and reported explosion in Des Plaines, Illinois, overnight.   Firefighters responded to a fire at a three-story building at 1279 Harding Ave just before 1 a.m. and found heavy flames and smoke.  Video from the scene shows firefighters on ladders working to control the flames as emergency…

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Feds Investigating ‘8647’ Graffiti On Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The National Park Service is investigating the vandalism of the National Mall’s reflecting pool with a phrase that many supporters of President Donald Trump view as an assassination threat. The term “8647” was found graffitied on the reflecting pool, which is currently under renovation, Friday, the NPS told the Washington Examiner. The United States Park…

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