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Mendocino Co. man accused of robbing girlfriend following argument
Mendocino County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man earlier this week after he allegedly robbed his girlfriend following an argument, according to authorities.According to the Sheriff's office, its deputies were alerted to a reported theft in the Potter Valley area around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, they found a 46-year-old woman who told them that she was involved in a domestic argument with her boyfriend, identified as 55-year-old Mark Edward Anastasiou. Her boyfriend allegedly stole her loaded firearm and pointed it at her face then stole numerous items belonging to her, including the firearm and a cellphone, at gunpoint.The Sheriff's office...
Man dead, woman injured in domestic dispute shooting in San Leandro
A possible domestic dispute that ended in gunshots in an unincorporated area of San Leandro is being investigated as a homicide, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. On Tuesday at about 10:17 p.m., deputies arrived at a residence in the 16000 block of Carolyn Street and found a woman in her 30s who had been shot in the leg and a man in his 40s who had been shot in his torso. The woman was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. The man was unresponsive when first responders arrived and died at the scene. According to the Sheriff's Office, the shooting appears to be an isolated event related to a domestic dispute. The investigation was ongoing and no further information was immediately released.
Tesla semi truck fire on California I-80 freeway leads to NTSB investigation of battery safety
The National Transportation Safety Board says it opened a safety investigation in coordination with the California Highway Patrol into this week's Tesla semi-truck crash and fire in Placer County.The electric-powered semi-truck went off the roadway along eastbound Interstate 80 near the Emigrant Gap area just after 3 a.m. Monday and crashed into trees.The crash caused the vehicle's battery to catch fire, and it burned for several hours causing a full closure of the freeway through the evening. Though the semi-truck had veered off the road, the CHP said the crash had created a hazardous materials situation due to the toxic...
Watch: Tim Walz's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz opened his 2024 Democratic National Convention speech by thanking Vice President Kamala Harris for "putting [her] trust" in him to be a part of her campaign and applauding President Biden's "historic leadership.""It is the honor of my life to accept your nomination for vice president of the United States," Walz began.Walz spent time discussing his background, from growing up in a small Nebraska town to enlisting in the Army National Guard. He then transitioned to his time as a teacher and football coach in Minnesota, tapping into his past team pep talks to inspire Americans."It's the...
Gus Walz tearfully cheers on Tim Walz at DNC: "That's my dad!"
CHICAGO — Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him."That's my dad!" the 17-year-old yelled. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, who was accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president in a speech to thousands of people in a packed arena and millions more watching at home. The teen's exuberance captured hearts and went viral, becoming perhaps the defining image of his father's address and further humanizing a running mate picked by Vice President Kamala...
DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept nomination on final day of the Democratic convention
Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to accept her party's nomination for president on Thursday, as the Democratic National Convention comes to a close.Harris' address comes after her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, formally accepted the party's nomination for vice president on the third night of the convention. In the night's keynote address, Walz introduced himself on the national stage, telling the story of his time in the National Guard, his work as a public school teacher and coach, and his 12 years in Congress, while driving home the value of simply being a good neighbor. Delegates also heard from...
Oakland neighborhood sets up DIY street barriers to stop sideshows
A group of neighbors in Oakland got so fed up with the sideshow activity happening in front of their homes that they took matters into their own hands — by building barricades out of tires and even installing their own speed bumps.People who live in the area said the streets themselves tell the story of what's wrong, dozens and dozens of tire tracks and skid marks cover the intersections on East 21st Street. And according to the neighbors, the city wasn't doing enough to keep them safe."It's terrible. So bad," said Faustina Mendoza. She lives just a couple of houses down...
At DNC, Walz says of Trump and Vance "I'm ready to turn the page on these guys"
Washington — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday, casting the final weeks before Election Day as the closing minutes of a football game that will require the difficult work of "blocking and tackling" to defeat former President Donald Trump.Walz closed out the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a speech that drew on his time as a teacher and football coach in Minnesota."We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead," he told the crowd of Democratic delegates, elected officials and supporters. "We're gonna...
San Rafael to partly clear homeless encampment, create camping program
A homeless encampment in San Rafael will be downsized, and the city will be enforcing a campsite size as it builds a sanctioned camping program.Bruce Gaylord is one of dozens of homeless people living in tents off Mahon Creek in San Rafael."There is a wagon that I use to haul in water and food, and so that all fits inside here. I've got two cots. One to get things up off the floor and one to sleep on," said Gaylord.A few weeks ago KPIX went out there to talk with Gaylord about a lawsuit he filed against a local tire...
Oprah urges Americans to "choose common sense over nonsense"
Washington — Oprah Winfrey preached unity, while taking slight digs at former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, in her speech at the Democratic convention Wednesday night."There are people who want you to see our country as a nation of 'us against them' — people who want to scare you, who want to rule you," she said. "People who'd have you believe that books are dangerous and assault rifles are safe, that there's a right way to worship and a wrong way to love. People who seek first to divide and then to conquer. But...
After 2020 wildfire, building planners re-imagining Big Basin State Park
Planners are re-imagining Big Basin State Park after it was devastated by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in 20202. At Big Basin State Park, nature has been healing itself since the fire. The die-hard redwood trees, that are in some cases thousands of years old, are still charred black on the outside. But from the inside, new green branches are sprouting."It's still a very magical place. The feeling of being here is almost unmatched," said Tony Carranza who came with his wife Corina from Simi Valley to hike what he still considers his favorite place in California."It made me a...
A's lose 4-2 to Rays after 2-run homer breaks tie
Jose Siri hit a late go-ahead homer for the second straight game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night. Siri's 423-foot, two-run blast to left in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie. The center fielder had been hitless in 21 at-bats prior to driving in the lone run of the game in the Rays' 1-0 win on Tuesday with an eighth-inning solo homer. He went 2 for 4 on Wednesday.The Rays have won five of six, while the A's lost consecutive games for just the second time since the All-Star break. Rays starter...
Bill Clinton, in DNC speech, draws stark contrast between Harris and Trump
Washington — Former President Bill Clinton drew a stark contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, characterizing Trump as a selfish leader who "creates chaos" and "curates" it, and Harris as the candidate with the vision and experience to solve the nation's problems. "In 2024, we have got a pretty clear choice, it seems to me: Kamala Harris, for the people. And the other guy, who's proved, even more than the first go-around, that he's about me, myself and I," Clinton said in Chicago on the third night of the Democratic National Convention."I know which one I like better for our...
Woman arrested in Citrus Heights for alleged 2013 deadly silicone butt injections
CITRUS HEIGHTS — A suspect who was previously on the run in Mexico was arrested this week for a 2013 homicide case in Citrus Heights.Alejandra Aguilera-Ortega, 49, is accused of giving someone illegal silicone injections in the butt that led to their death.Aguilera-Ortega made her first court appearance on August 21 where she was read her charges through a Spanish interpreter. She was also appointed a public defender.The family of the victim, Diego Lopez, who went by Emilia, was also in the courtroom seeing the accused killer of the 22-year-old over 11 years after Lopez died.Citrus Heights police said Aguliera-Ortega...
SF court workers rally for additional staffing ahead of contract talks
Blaming staff vacancies for the trial delays that led to last week's dismissal of 70 misdemeanor cases in San Francisco Superior Court, dozens of county court workers rallied Wednesday outside the San Francisco Hall of Justice and the Civic Center Courthouse. A statement by the workers' union Service Employees International Union Local 1021 said that staffing levels were not enough to manage the number of cases in court."High numbers of vacancies and staffing levels out of alignment with caseloads have been causing delays that unjustly deprive defendants of their Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial—one of several interconnected issues...
Burned remains found at San Jose homeless encampment; police investigating
San Jose police are investigating after burned remains were found at a homeless encampment on Monday. Around 4:30 p.m., someone called police to report they had found the burned remains of their missing family member at an encampment, near Roberts Avenue and Vintage Way.After an initial investigation, police said they suspected the person may have been killed. The identity of the victim was not released. Although the victim was found at a homeless encampment, police did not say whether the victim was homeless or not. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Barragan #4106, or Detective VanBrande #4542 at 408-277-5283.
Pair charged with attempted murder in freeway shooting on I-880
Two people are facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting that took place on Interstate 880 in the East Bay earlier this month.Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's office announced Wednesday that 22-year-old Elias Nathaniel Jimenez and 43-year-old Maria Rosalia Martinez were charged in connection with the Aug. 6 shooting. Prosecutors said the pair, who were in a car, shot into another vehicle occupied by an adult and an underage passenger while on the freeway in Hayward. "The charges, which include enhancements, reflect the seriousness of these alleged crimes and my commitment to hold those accountable who use guns in our community for such senseless and violent acts," Price said.Jimenez and Martinez are facing multiple charges, including one count of attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, shooting at an unoccupied motor vehicle and possession of a large-capacity magazine. Prosecutors have also charged Jimenez with special allegations of use of a firearm and loaded-unregistered firearm.Prosecutors said Jimenez faces a maximum of 23 years and nine months in state prison if convicted, while Martinez faces a maximum of 13 years and two months.The pair are scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on Aug. 27.
Giants unable to sweep White Sox as bullpen struggles in 9th inning
Korey Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single that highlighted a four-run ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.Luis Robert Jr. and Andrew Benintendi drew consecutive walks off Erik Miller (3-4) with one out in the ninth. After Andrew Vaughn reached on an infield single, Miller struck out Gavin Sheets. Then, Lee singled on a 2-2 fastball from Spencer Bivens, giving the White Sox a 4-2 lead. Lenyn Sosa followed with another two-run single to help seal the win.Robert and Sheets had two hits apiece and...
Juvenile shot near San Francisco's Galileo Academy, Ghirardelli Square
A suspect is being sought after a shooting injured a Galileo Academy of Science and Technology student near Ghirardelli Square Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.Police officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North Point and Polk Street at 12:38 p.m. Arriving officers found the male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.The officers assisted until medics arrived and took the victim to the hospital, where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers then searched the area for the suspect and any other potential victims. No arrests have been made, and no additional injuries have been reported...
Flaring reported at Valero refinery in Benicia
The Valero refinery in Benicia was flaring intermittently Thursday afternoon, the refinery reported to fire officials.The Benicia Fire Department said Wednesday afternoon on social media that the Valero refinery informed them that a unit there tripped, necessitating the operation of their flare stacks for a duration exceeding 15 minutes.The department said flaring will continue intermittently throughout the day.Fire Department staff will continue to monitor the situation but don't anticipate any off-site health impacts.The department said it would notify the community if there were any significant changes.
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