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Fresno County District Attorney Announces $500,000 Settlement ith COSTCO and San Francisco Bay Gourmet Coffee Over Sales of Plastic Coffee Pods

FRESNO - Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp announced today that her office, along with 24 other District Attorney’s Offices in California, settled a consumer protection action against Costco Wholesale Corporation, Inc. and JBR, Inc., a coffee company headquartered in Roseville, California, which does business as San Francisco Bay Gourmet Coffee and the Rogers Family Company.

The settlement was based on allegations that the companies sold plastic coffee pods, labeled with untrue and misleading marketing claims, including statements related to biodegradability and compostability. A stipulated final judgment settling the matter, that had been filed in Alameda County, was issued by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Morris Jacobson.

Ship Famous for "Fighting Sullivan Brothers" Discovered on Saint Patrick's Day 76 Years after the USS Juneau was Sunk During World War II

SEATTLE - Wreckage from the USS Juneau (CL-52) was discovered on March 17, 2018, by the expedition crew of Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel, which is owned by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. The Juneau was sunk by a Japanese torpedo during the Battle of Guadalcanal, ultimately killing 687 men aboard including all five Sullivan Brothers. The Atlanta-class light cruiser was found 4,200 meters below the surface, resting on the floor of the South Pacific off the coast of the Solomon Islands.

"We certainly didn't plan to find the Juneau on St. Patrick's Day. The variables of these searches are just too great," said Robert Kraft, director of subsea operations for Mr. Allen. "But finding the USS Juneau on Saint Patrick's Day is an unexpected coincidence that allows us to pay final respects to the Sullivan brothers and all the service members who were lost 76 years ago."

Two Solano County Men Indicted for Conspiring to Bomb a Suisun City Residence

SACRAMENTO - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Thomas Wayne Capenhurst, 33, of Dixon, and Robert Lee McGraw, 20, of Fairfield, charging both men with conspiracy, malicious use of explosive materials, and using a destructive device during a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. The indictment also charges McGraw with possessing an unregistered destructive device.

According to court documents, Capenhurst offered to pay McGraw and another man $10,000 each to place pipe bombs at his brother’s house in Suisun City. According to the complaint, Capenhurst gave McGraw three homemade pipe bombs and directed him to “try to knock the house down.”

Another Gun Off The Streets From Gang Member by Fresno PD

FRESNO - Early Friday morning officers from the Fresno Police Department were in the 1200 block of W Kearney Boulevard when they attempted a traffic stop on a 2003 BMW for expired registration. The BMW stopped near the intersection of Eden Avenue and West Avenue and both Officer Montgomery and Davis approached the car. As the officers were approaching, the driver sped off, fleeing from the officers, southbound West Avenue. The officers quickly entered their police car and gave chase.

The BMW drove southbound through the intersection of West Avenue and California Avenue where it began to lose control and crashed into an open field. Officers Montgomery and Davis were able to quickly apprehend an occupant of the vehicle, identified as 19yr old Andrew Montelongo. During a search of the BMW, officers located a stolen 9mm Glock 17 semi-automatic handgun inside. The gun had been reported as stolen in a 2014 burglary that occurred in the City of Clovis.

Legendary College Baseball Coach & Former Bulldogs Augie Garrido Passes Away at 79

VALLEJO - Augie Garrido, one of college baseball's legendary coaches who claimed five National Championships, the final two at Texas, passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 79. Garrido's storied 48-year baseball coaching career spanned six decades, including his final 20 seasons at Texas. He will be remembered as one of the most successful coaches in not only baseball, but college sports history. His achievements were many, but his legacy reaches far beyond the playing field.

"This is a very, very sad day," said University of Texas Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte. "We lost one of the greatest coaches of all time, a truly special Longhorn Legend and college athletics icon. There will never be another Augie Garrido. He was a once-in-a-lifetime personality whose impact on Texas Athletics, collegiate baseball and the student-athletes he coached extended far beyond the playing field.