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Severed pig head left on California family's front porch in possible hate crime

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1 year ago

September 10, 2024

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Severed pig head left on California family's front porch in possible hate crime

Severed pig left on California family’s porch

A family in Northern California made a gruesome and unusual discovery.

NATOMAS, Calif. – A Northern California family encountered a disturbing scene that police are now investigating as a hate crime.

The family found a severed pig’s head on the doorstep of their Natomas home on Naponee Court on Monday morning, according to the KCRA.

“It’s kind of like intimidating, disturbing, and a bit frightening as well,” said the homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous.

Surveillance footage from the home showed a person wearing a hooded sweatshirt, leaving the pig’s head on the porch shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

“The head was positioned pointing to the door, and it had a nail on its nose, with what looked like blood all over it,” the homeowner explained to KCRA.

The couple was preparing to leave for work when they made the grisly find. They called the police who arrived at the home and took photographs of the scene.

“I don’t know why somebody would do that,” the man said. He also questioned the perpetrator’s intent, saying, “Why would somebody take so much time in the middle of the night to go ahead and do this? To what end? And what was the purpose of it?”

The family has lived at the home for nearly years and has never experienced such a crime.

Neighbors stopped by on Monday to console the family after learning about what happened.

The homeowner urged the community to remain watchful, saying, “be vigilant because today it’s me. Tomorrow, it could be anybody. And if you see something, please report it.”

As the investigation continues, the family and authorities are urging witnesses or people with information on the incident to come forward.

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

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6 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says

SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.

According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.

The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.

No injuries have been reported.

This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

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18 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.

Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.

More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.

READ MORE | Rallies for and against military action in Iran draw demonstrators across Southern California

While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.

While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.

Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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