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The article explores America's secret nuclear weapons labs, detailing how advanced experiments like laser fusion at NIF and powerful supercomputers like El Capitan are used to maintain and develop nuclear arsenals, especially as testing is restricted, highlighting the technological and strategic importance of these facilities in modern deterrence and energy research.
The Corral Fire near Livermore and Tracy has rapidly expanded to 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations and the closure of Interstate 580. Windy conditions are hampering containment efforts, with the fire currently 13% contained. Two firefighters have been injured, and thousands of residents have lost power. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
A woman in Livermore survived for over 14 hours on top of her submerged car after attempting to drive across a rain-swollen creek and cement bridge. She was finally spotted by a camper in Del Valle Regional Park and rescued by emergency crews. The woman suffered minor injuries and hypothermia but is expected to recover. Firefighters emphasized the danger of driving through water during or after rainstorms, urging drivers to recognize the power of rapidly moving water.
A suspected robber armed with a hammer was shot and killed when he attempted to rob a gun store in Livermore, California. The man, wearing a mask and hooded sweatshirt, tried to swipe a firearm while wielding the hammer, prompting the gun store owner to fire two rounds in self-defense. The suspect died at the scene, and no customers were injured. The gun store owner is cooperating with the investigation, and authorities believe it was a case of self-defense. The incident is being investigated by the police, and the suspect's name will be released once next of kin are notified.
The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District will spray an oil-based insecticide in East Livermore to combat increased West Nile virus activity, following the discovery of positive mosquitoes and dead birds in the area. The spraying will take place at night and residents are advised to stay indoors during the process. The district aims to suppress the mosquito population and reduce the risk of West Nile virus transmission.
A 21-acre grass fire broke out in Livermore, California, on the 6300 block of Collier Canyon Road. The fire was contained by the Alameda County Fire Department, with no reported injuries.
Mitchell Katz, the owner of Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore, California, died in a car crash while changing lanes. The crash occurred when a black Subaru collided with Katz's white GMC SUV on East Avenue. The driver of the Subaru, a man in his 20s, is cooperating with the police investigation. Toxicology test results are pending. Katz's sons expressed their grief in a Facebook post and requested privacy. Katz founded the winery in 1998.
A man drowned in Lake Del Valle near Livermore on Saturday while trying to recover an oar from his boat. Witnesses saw the man struggling in the water, and the incident is now a recovery operation. No further details have been released at this time.
Crews are searching for a man who went underwater in Lake Del Valle in Livermore while attempting to retrieve an oar. The man immediately began to struggle and has not been identified. The East Bay Regional Park District and marine officers are leading the search and rescue efforts.
A man drowned in Lake Del Valle near Livermore after jumping into the water to retrieve an oar that fell from his family's boat. The incident happened outside of the guarded area, and the man immediately began to struggle and went underwater. His body was recovered after an hours-long search by East Bay Regional Parks officials. The man has not yet been identified.
One person was killed and another seriously injured after being hit by a car on an off-ramp of Interstate-580 in Livermore, California. The incident occurred after a fight between an Uber driver and a passenger, leading the driver to pull over and ask the passenger to get out. The passenger climbed out of the window, and a short time later, two pedestrians were hit on the off-ramp. The injured person is not in a condition to speak, and the California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.