START HERE: Former Dallas officer on trial for killing unarmed neighbor, remembering fallen Texas deputy

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Monday, September 30, 2019
START HERE: Former Dallas officer on trial for killing unarmed neighbor, remembering fallen Texas deputy
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Trial of former Dallas officer accused of killing unarmed neighbor underway

The trial of a former Dallas officer accused of killing an unarmed man resumes today.

Amber Guyger accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last September after entering his apartment, thinking it was her own.

On Friday, the 31-year-old testified she killed Bothem Jean in self-defense.

She said she thought he was a burglar.

You can get the latest developments on the trial throughout the day on our website or mobile app.

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Community mourning the loss of Texas deputy

The Harris County Sheriff's Office in Texas is remembering its first Sikh deputy who was shot and killed during a traffic stop.

A public candlelight vigil is planned tonight for fallen Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal.

It will take place in Houston tonight at 6:30.

The deputy was walking back to his patrol car during a traffic stop Friday afternoon when the suspect, Robert Solis, shot him from behind.

Solis is now behind bars, charged with capital murder.

On our facebook page, we have more on how the Harris County community is honoring Dhaliwal and grieving during this time of loss.

Gas prices on the rise

It's going to cost you a bit more to fill up at the pump.

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has spiked in the last few weeks in California.

On average, prices have risen 37 cents in California just in the last month.

That means a gallon of gas costs about $4.01 statewide.

Here in the Central Valley, prices are a little bit cheaper, ranging from $3.84 in Merced County to $3.86 in Fresno and Tulare Counties.

For the latest on gas prices in your area click here.

Latest Valley Forecast

The Valley is starting off cold this morning. This afternoon the Valley will warm to the low 70s with sunny skies. Winds will range from 5 to 15 mph with gusts of 25 mph.

For the latest forecast click here or download the Accuweather App.