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Cyclosporiasis is spreading fast across Michigan and Ohio, causing nasty watery diarrhea, cramps, and fever. This tiny parasite hides in imported produce like berries and herbs, and labs sometimes miss it—so multiple stool tests may be needed. The cure? A 10-day antibiotic, but without treatment, symptoms can linger weeks. Experts are still tracking how contamination happens, but you can protect y...

The MLB draft is heating up, with the Chicago White Sox holding the top pick and eyeing three elite prospects—shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and catcher Vahn Lackey. The first three picks are locked, but the rest of the round is a wild card, as teams like the Rays and Twins navigate tough decisions amid shifting bonus demands and player availability. Behind the stats lies a high-stakes c...

The White Sox aim to break their three-game skid against the struggling Athletics, who’ve lost nine of ten road games. Chicago’s hot at home (28-17) and leans on reliable starter Sean Burke (3.56 ERA), while Oakland sends in shaky Jacob Lopez (7.04 ERA). The Sox boast a solid OBP (6th in AL) and key contributors like Sam Antonacci and surging Colson Montgomery (3 HR in 10 games), while Oakland’s N...

Supervisor Jackie Fielder is back on the job after a three-month medical leave, greeted with cheers and heartfelt thanks from the community for prioritizing her well-being. She kicked off her return with a community listening session and is now hosting town halls to give residents a direct voice—especially on urgent issues like homelessness and the glaring shortage of clean, accessible public rest...

A Danville cop pulled over a driver in June for suspected drunk driving—and what they found underneath the seat turned the stop into a major bust: a Ruger pistol, an unregistered AR-15 style rifle, and a loaded magazine. The driver now faces multiple gun charges, including possession by a convicted felon, and is jailed at Martinez Detention Facility. Police are still investigating, but this case u...

A Houston man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer this week — not because he was the target, but because he “resembled” the person they were looking for. The officer’s claim of self-defense, citing a vehicle “weaponized” by Salgado Araujo, has been contradicted by DHS, which now admits he wasn’t the intended target. Salgado Araujo, who had no criminal record and was sim...

Giants blast Rockies 8-2 in opener, rookie Whisenhunt shines, Schmitt and Adames homer, Eldridge hits into McCovey Cove, Arraez and Devers drive in key runs, Rockies’ Feltner struggles, bullpen locks it down — Giants aim to keep rolling with Robbie Ray tonight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an a...

Governor Gavin Newsom is launching a national tour to back Democratic candidates, starting in Nevada — but before he left, he dropped a bombshell: he and his wife are allegedly under a politically motivated criminal investigation by the DOJ, blaming President Trump. He first hinted at it on social media in June, describing unsettling early-morning federal visits to people close to him and his fami...

A San Jose family’s Fourth of July nightmare turned into a heart-wrenching battle for survival after a devastating house fire left their home in ruins — and their beloved five-year-old dog, Mooni, critically injured. Rescued from the flames, Mooni ran back inside, wandered the neighborhood for hours, and suffered severe smoke inhalation and pneumonia. The family, refusing to give up, has taken tur...

Eighteen-year-old Maya Merhige just conquered the 21.4-mile North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland in under 13 hours, marking her fifth leg of the grueling Oceans Seven challenge—and putting her on track to become the youngest ever to complete all seven. But this isn’t just about endurance—it’s about hope. Since age nine, she’s raised over $165,000 for pediatric cancer research, swimming with...

Eduardo Valencia stunned the baseball world with a 425-foot home run in his very first at-bat, becoming the 10th Detroit Tiger ever to do it — and it sealed a 4-1 win over the Athletics, sweeping the series. Called up from Triple-A Toledo just hours earlier, the 26-year-old catcher delivered as a pinch-hitter in the 7th, helping the Tigers notch their third straight series win and extend their hot...

Seventeen abandoned puppies, including one hit by a car, were rescued from a Walmart parking lot in Livermore and are now recovering at the East Bay SPCA—ready for adoption in just a week or two. Thanks to quick action by a Good Samaritan and community support, these Border Collie mixes are getting medical care, behavior training, and are on track for happy new homes. Find them at eastbayspca.org/...

A 44-year-old San Jose man is behind bars after police linked him to multiple Bay Area school burglaries, including a string of break-ins at Stratford School. Already on parole for burglary, he’s now facing new charges, a parole violation, and accusations of lying to officers. Authorities say his arrest came after a tip leading them to his vehicle in Milpitas. The thefts have shaken communities, d...

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A bike rider was critically injured when struck by a charter bus in Palo Alto, sparking an urgent GoFundMe campaign by her shaken friend to help cover medical costs and support her recovery. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report iss...

Oakland voters will decide in November whether to tax big banks and investors during foreclosures — a move that could bring in $4M to $13M annually and target financial giants while sparing homeowners and small banks. Councilmember Charlene Wang champions the tax as a smart, counter-cyclical tool that might even deter foreclosures, despite earlier setbacks and concerns over loopholes. After amendm...

Sixteen Puppies Found at Walmart Parking Lot | Oakland News

An 18-year-old college swimmer, Nolan Wells, vanished on the Fourth of July after choosing to stay behind on remote Horn Island while friends departed by boat. His body was found Monday, with drowning suspected—but his family, devastated and skeptical, questions the official theory, especially since Nolan was a strong swimmer and his phone was allegedly taken and tampered with before being returne...

Eight teens and adults, ages 15 to 50, arrested in San Jose after a brutal gang-related attempted murder on April 4 — the victim was still being beaten after losing consciousness and is now fighting for his life. Police linked suspects including 19-year-old Moses Martinez and 50-year-old William Dehoyos to another violent crime in Sunnyvale and a February armed confrontation. All are known gang me...

A twelve-year-old girl, Eve Rogers, died from a lethal dose of Benadryl with traces of un-prescribed Prozac found in her system—prompting a chilling investigation into her stepfather, Anthony Federline, who’s already charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. DNA evidence links him to her, and authorities are digging into his online and financial records to uncover how the overdose...

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling over 2.5 million bottles of Prednisolone Acetate eye drops after a foreign substance was found — now officially classified as a Class Two recall by the FDA, meaning use could cause temporary, reversible health issues, though no illnesses have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately, and while the FDA hasn’t specified next steps...

Alameda County is poised to put a bold $30 minimum wage ballot measure on the November ballot, targeting unincorporated areas with phased implementation—big businesses hit by 2030, smaller ones given more time. Advocates argue it’s long overdue for workers in a wealthy county who can’t afford to live on current wages, while also cracking down on wage theft. The county registrar will verify signatu...

California cops are cracking down on parking near crosswalks and intersections under a new daylighting rule, with fines of $63 for violations — a move aimed at boosting pedestrian safety after nearly a quarter of pedestrian deaths last year occurred at intersections. While some applaud the effort to protect walkers and cyclists, others fret over lost parking spots, especially for local businesses....

Raising Cane’s is making major moves in the Bay Area, eyeing a 2027 opening in Rohnert Park where Amy’s Drive-Thru once stood—and another spot in Napa, replacing a former KFC. With locations already in Oakland and plans for San Francisco’s Stonestown and Fisherman’s Wharf, the chain is expanding fast. While details are still early, this marks a big leap for the chicken-finger favorite as it solidi...

A 40-year-old man is charged with attempted rape after allegedly cornering a woman in a downtown Berkeley elevator on July 4th, exposing himself and groping her—she escaped when another person entered the elevator and called for help. The suspect, Sean Christopher Johnson, with no fixed address and prior felony convictions, was caught in a nearby garage and faces additional charges including sexua...