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Police arrest two after responding to stolen vehicle, brief chase after suspects flee on foot
HAYWARD, California — Hayward police arrested two individuals after a stolen vehicle chase in an apartment complex. Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and found the car attempting to leave the area, according to the Hayward Police Department. The officers managed to block the car, but the three occupants fled on foot in different directions. Two of the three were apprehended without incident, one of whom had a loaded and unregistered handgun.
San Leandro man reported missing
(KRON) — The San Leandro Police Department is searching for a missing man. Louis Miles, 71, was last seen on Tuesday at about 3:30 p.m. at his care facility, which is located on the 300 block of Juana Avenue in San Leandro. Police said he suffers from physical and mental health ailments. Miles was last […]
Kamala Harris went toe-to-toe with Jamie Dimon over a settlement for California homeowners. The big banks offered $4 billion—they settled at $20 billion
Corporate America is beginning to get reacquianted with Vice President Kamala Harris now that she is the front runner to be the Democratic nominee in November's presidential election. An impromptu phone call between Kamala Harris, then Calif. Attorney General, and JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon almost immediately escalated into...
Pleasanton Preps: Dublin Leprechauns on doorstep of improbable playoff berth
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Dublin Leprechauns have got to be the feel-good story of the summer when it comes to Tri-Valley sports. Earlier this summer I wrote about the Leprechauns — a member of the Pecos League, an independent professional baseball league in cities that don’t have major or minor league baseball teams or affiliations for either.
City of Orinda announces new city manager
Orinda Mayor Darlene Gee announced the selection of Linda Smith to serve as Orinda’s next City Manager. The Orinda City Council will consider approval of the City Manager Employment Agreement at its July 16, 2024, meeting. Smith, who is the current City Manager of Dublin, CA, will start her tenure with the City of Orinda on October 14, 2024.
VIDEO: Jewelry thief steals nearly half a million dollars from JCPenney in Antioch
ANTIOCH, California — Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a jewelry theft at JCPenney. Antioch police officers responded to an alarm call just after 10:00 p.m. on June 15 from the JCPenney on Slatten Ranch Road. Officers reviewed store surveillance footage showing the suspect using a hammer or tool to smash glass jewelry cases and steal nearly half a million dollars in jewelry. The suspect was seen entering the store at 8:25 p.m. and hiding for several hours before committing the crime, according to the Antioch Police Department.
Alphabet invests $5 billion in Waymo to lead self-driving future
Alphabet has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of self-driving technology with a substantial $5 billion investment in its Waymo subsidiary, which will be distributed over several years. This move is intended to solidify Waymo’s position as the global leader in autonomous driving technology, as stated by Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat during the company’s quarterly earnings call on July 23.
World’s first hydrogen powered ferry built in Bellingham embarks on first trip in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A first-of-its-kind ferry made here in Whatcom County is now operating a bit farther down the coast. Bellingham-based All American Marine announced the launch of the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial vessel called “Sea Change.” The 70-foot, 75-passenger ferry started making trips in San Francisco last week as part of the city’s plan to phase out diesel-powered vessels.
SF leaders approve $390M infrastructure bond measure for November ballot
Just months away from the election, San Francisco not only has a mayoral race headed to the November ballot but also some key measures targeting infrastructure and public safety. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a pair of measures for voters to decide: a pay raise for veteran San...
Emily Rakowski Joins ORO Labs as Chief Marketing Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- ORO Labs, creator of a market-leading no-code procurement orchestration platform, today announced Emily Rakowski has joined the company as chief marketing officer. In this role, Rakowski will oversee the planning, development and execution of all of ORO Labs’ global marketing initiatives, including brand-building and awareness, demand generation, communications, and PR. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724795445/en/ Emily Rakowski (Photo: Business Wire)
Police investigate arson at Bay Area Target
San Rafael police are requesting the public’s help in identifying an arsonist who started a trash can fire outside the Target store. Security cameras recorded the arsonist at the store on Shoreline Parkway late Monday night. He used a “flammable accelerant” to burn a small bag of garbage and a cardboard box in a bin outside an exit door, San Rafael police Sgt. Justin Graham said.
San Francisco police seek public's help in locating missing at-risk man
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating 26-year-old Jose Villalobos, who was last seen in the Fulton/Hyde area. Villalobos is considered at-risk due to possible suicidal ideations, according to the San Francisco Police Department. He was last seen wearing a pink and orange-colored short-sleeved shirt. Described as a Hispanic male, Villalobos stands 5'06'' tall, weighs 220 lbs, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Mayor London Breed — and entourage — tour Mission businesses
Mayor London Breed’s canary yellow campaign signs preceded her as her entourage made its way down 24th Street today. As they walked, the group – including campaign staff and volunteers holding large posters aloft – visited local businesses in the Mission that had been scouted ahead of time by Joshua Arce, a longtime Breed ally whom the mayor appointed head of workforce development in 2018. Arce is a Mission resident, and unsuccessfully ran for the District 9 supervisor seat in 2016.
Outside Lands announces set times and launch mobile app
It’s time to start planning! The 2024 Outside Lands set times are here and featured in the Outside Lands mobile app. Fans can explore world-class musical offerings as they dart between the festival’s seven stages in Golden Gate Park to catch all of their favorite acts. Those attending can choose from the website or download the festival app for the most up to date, real-time set time information to plan their Outside Lands weekend-long adventure. Download for iOS now and get to work building your schedule, planning your meals from over 100 restaurants, familiarizing yourself with the map (coming soon!) and having all the festival details at your fingerprints. Be sure to turn notifications on so you don’t miss any festival updates! Available for Android soon.
Pleasanton PD investigating Apple store theft
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Pleasanton Police Department is investigating a grand theft that took place at the Apple store inside of Stoneridge Mall, a police spokesperson said. The theft occurred around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, PPD Community and Public Relations Coordinator Teri Yan said. She said two...
Giants rookie matches Barry Bonds with wild streak
San Francisco Giants rookie Tyler Fitzgerald on Tuesday joined some pretty elite company with his recent home run streak. Fitzgerald entered his team’s contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a home run streak of four games. The Giants shortstop made it five in a row in his first at-bat of Tuesday’s game at Dodger... The post Giants rookie matches Barry Bonds with wild streak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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