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Cleaning crew allegedly robbed at gunpoint at SF nightclub
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A cleaning crew was robbed at gunpoint while working at a San Francisco club early Thursday morning, according to an Instagram post from Oasis Cabaret & Nightclub. The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the robbery and vandalism. Oasis said four armed gunmen broke into the club and “trashed” the space after […]
Lockdown at Redwood City school after kidnapping attempt
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - One man has been arrested after attempting to kidnap a student at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. The high school was briefly placed under lockdown after the suspect, 24-year-old Trey Duus, told school staff he had a gun and not to touch him after they confronted him when he tried to grab a student out of his classroom.
SFPD Officer Accused of Flashing His Badge and Gun While Intoxicated at a Bar
An off-duty San Francisco police officer was the subject of a complaint that was filed with the city's Department of Police Accountability about an incident that occurred last fall, and is just now coming to light. Mission Local has the story about the complaint, which involves an unnamed SFPD officer...
25 Facts About Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a name that often pops up in political and media circles. But who is she really? Born in San Francisco, Guilfoyle has worn many hats—prosecutor, TV personality, and political advisor. She gained fame as a co-host on Fox News' "The Five" and later became a senior advisor for Donald Trump's 2020 campaign. Her career is marked by a blend of legal expertise and media savvy. Did you know she was once married to California Governor Gavin Newsom? From her early days in law to her high-profile relationships, there's a lot to unpack about this dynamic figure. Let's dive into 25 intriguing facts about Kimberly Guilfoyle that you might not know!
San Jose Sharks Giving Ty Emberson a Chance to Impress
The San Jose Sharks announced last week that they had reached an agreement with restricted free agent Ty Emberson on a one-year deal. The defensive defenseman was a waiver claim this past September. Although he didn’t have much of an opportunity to make an impression on fans during the 2023-24 season, he has the potential to be a very good value for the Sharks this coming season.
Puppy reunited with family after armed robbery in San Jose
(KRON) – A furry friend was returned to his caregivers after being stolen in an armed robbery, according to the San Jose Police Department. The armed robbery occurred at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A couple was with their four-month-old Shih Tzu puppy when they were robbed at gunpoint for their dog. The husband bought the […]
Member of eBay security team sentenced in harassment scheme involving bloody Halloween pig mask
BOSTON (AP) — The former senior manager of special operations for eBay Inc.’s. global security team was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cyberstalking campaign that included sending a preserved fetal pig, a bloody pig Halloween mask and a book on surviving the loss of a spouse to a Massachusetts couple’s home.
Rotten Robbie gasoline station owner buys several San Jose buildings
SAN JOSE — The owner of the Rotten Robbie gasoline station chain has bought several San Jose buildings in a deal that tops $35 million, public records show. Robinson Oil Corp. has purchased several buildings on Charter Park Drive in south San Jose, paying $38.8 million for the properties, according to documents filed on July 15 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.
Miryam Villarreal moves to KSTS 48
Miryam Villarreal has joined KSTS Telemundo 48 as an anchor and multimedia journalist. She will debut on Noticiero Telemundo 48 on Monday, July 22. The Emmy Award-winning journalist moves to the San Jose station from Sacramento, where she was an anchor and reporter for Noticiero Telemundo California since January 2023. That regional newscast aired on Telemundo’s Sacramento and Fresno stations.
NEWS: Earthquakes Sign Defender Wilson Eisner to Contract as Homegrown Player
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have signed defender Wilson Eisner to a contract as a Homegrown Player. Eisner, 22, will join the Earthquakes’ second team, The Town FC, on an MLS NEXT Pro contract for the remainder of the 2024 season before becoming an Earthquakes Homegrown Player effective Jan. 1, 2025. His MLS contract runs through the 2025 season with a club option for 2026.
NEWS: Earthquakes Exceed 35,000 Tickets for July 27 Leagues Cup Match vs. Chivas at Levi’s Stadium
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have surpassed 35,000 tickets for their 2024 Leagues Cup group stage opener vs. Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Saturday, July 27 (7 p.m. PT). The game between the Major League Soccer and LIGA MX clubs is on pace to break the Leagues Cup attendance record of 41,108 fans, which was set last year in a match between Atlanta United FC and Cruz Azul on July 29, 2023.
County registrars prepare for uncertain November election
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election. “In Solano County, 90% of our voters are going to vote by mail,” said John Gardner, assistant registrar...
New Santa Clara County DA dashboard shows backlog of criminal cases
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office launched a new public data dashboard on its website Thursday to increase transparency about the outcomes of criminal cases. “These numbers show the reality of our criminal justice system, highlighting what we are doing right and what can be improved,” District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. “Transparency should not […]
Microsoft outage brings "blue screen of death" to computer systems across Bay Area
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.Sometime after 2 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, a worldwide cyber security company called CrowdStrike initiated a software update to a product called Falcon, which caused countless client computers and servers running Windows to crash. "It's called the 'blue screen of death,'" said Levent Ertaul, a cybersecurity expert and chair of the Computer Science Department at California State University, East Bay. "Imagine suddenly all the Windows computers and servers and...
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