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CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Calistoga police probe possible kidnapping after screaming woman seen forced into vehicle
Police in Calistoga have launched an investigation after a witness reported a screaming woman being assaulted and forced into a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday. An alert from the City of Calistoga and Napa County said the incident happened at about 11:50 a.m. on Lincoln Avenue between Brannan Street and the Silverado Trail North. According to the statement, a witness saw a man hit a woman in the stomach while forcing her into a sedan; the woman yelled for help and for someone to call the police. The witness said the woman tried to exit the vehicle before the man forced her back inside and drove away. The suspect was described as a White man about 40 years old with shoulder-length gray hair, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and wearing a green shirt and black pants. The victim was described as a heavyset White woman about 40 years old, with dark hair, and wearing a purple sweatshirt with black leggings. The suspect's car was described as a 2014 maroon Honda Accord with a black front bumper and California license plate 7JBZ430. The car was last seen heading north on Highway 29 from the Silverado Trail. According to the alert, the car was tracked by an automated license plate reader on Highway 20 outside of Williams in Colusa County. The car's registered owner is from Chico but is not believed to be the suspect, according to the alert. Investigators determined the suspect had registered under the name "Thomas Phillips" at a nearby hotel, but he was not positively identified. Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognizes the vehicle, or the descriptions of the victim or suspect, is asked to contact Officer C. Townsend of the Calistoga Police Department at (707) 942-2810. Anyone who sees the vehicle is urged not to approach it and instead contact the police.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola under fire after sudden decision that cost over 100 workers their jobs: 'We did not make this decision lightly'
Imagine waking up to find out that the biggest employer in your town is shutting its doors — and there's little you can do to stop it. That's the tough reality that 135 workers in Napa County are now facing as Coca-Cola moves forward with the closure of its American Canyon bottling plant. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Coca-Cola will permanently shut down its 350,000-square-foot American Canyon facility by June 30, impacting 135 jobs. The plant, which has operated since 1994, produces beverages such as Powerade, Minute Maid, Vitamin Water, and Gold Peak Tea. Coca-Cola acquired the site in 2002. In a statement on the closure, the company said: "We did not make this decision lightly and are grateful to have had the opportunity to have been a part of the American Canyon community." Workers are being encouraged to seek positions within Coca-Cola's broader network or with partners such as Refresco. While shifting production overseas may streamline operations, the decision still devastates local workers and removes sustainability oversight from the equation, which is a growing concern as companies seek cheaper manufacturing options. The closure is part of Coca-Cola's "asset right" strategy, a business model focused on transferring bottling duties to third-party firms such as Refresco, allowing Coca-Cola to concentrate on brand management rather than in-house production. According to a study in Science Advances, Coca-Cola is responsible for 11% of the world's branded plastic pollution. Analysis from Oceana, shared by the Guardian, estimated the company's plastic waste in oceans will hit 602 million kilograms (over 1.3 billion pounds) per year by 2030. Should the government be able to control how we heat our homes? Definitely Only if it saves money I'm not sure No way Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Some bottlers, such as Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, have introduced recyclable plastic ring packaging as a step forward, but critics argue these efforts don't go far enough, especially since plastic can generally only be recycled a handful of times before it is no longer strong enough. That's in contrast to aluminum and glass, which are infinitely recyclable. Microplastics continue to pollute oceans and harm marine life, and without more aggressive action, Coca-Cola's footprint will only grow. While little can be done to reverse Coca-Cola's decision in Napa, consumers can still push the company to take greater environmental responsibility. Greenpeace is collecting signatures for a petition on Coca-Cola's plastic pollution, urging stronger action against waste. Shoppers can also send a message through their choices by supporting brands that take sustainability seriously. Some companies now offer eco-friendly recycling programs and store credit as part of broader circular economy efforts. It's one small step that can lead to real change, showing big brands like Coca-Cola that people care about their communities and their planet. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
