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Power problems plague Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco
A San Francisco animal rescue has been limiting the number of dogs it takes in because of recent electrical issues. Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is in the process of moving to a newly renovated building but the new site overloaded PG&E's electric system. Founder and CEO of Muttville Sherri Franklin says they moved in at the end of July. On August 1st, the shelter abruptly lost power. Since then, they've been working with PG&E to get everything back up and running. "We appreciate and understand Muttville's valuable contribution to the community, and its service on behalf of vulnerable dogs," said...
Cops furious SF mayor endorsement didn’t involve member vote, but union rules say it’s OK
This week, Mayor London Breed clinched the sole endorsement of the San Francisco Police Officers Association in her race for reelection. Normally, this is a hotly anticipated moment in the SF election cycle, but this time around it raised bitter disagreement over the process of how the sought-after labor union makes its decision.
Oaklanders joined the DNC joyfest while local politics are starting to boil
All eyes were on Chicago this week where thousands of Democrats flocked to witness the nomination of Kamala Harris for president. The East Bay-raised politician who came up through San Francisco’s potent Democratic Party machine shared the stage with other impressive representatives with Oakland roots. Roughly 2,000 miles away,...
VIDEO: Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville on home surveillance
(KRON) — A mountain lion caught on home surveillance video in downtown Vacaville has left residents on edge and prompted a safety alert from police. The sighting on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m., was captured by a camera near West Street and Cernon Street, close to Main Street, said the Vacaville Police Department. In the […]
SF Police Arrest 10 Suspects in Shoplifting Blitz
San Francisco police are trying to crack down on shoplifters in the city. To help reduce retail thefts and to hold people who commit these crimes accountable, SF Police officers assigned to Central Station implemented ‘blitz’ operations. Blitz operations involved coordinated efforts of uniformed and plainclothes officers who wait to arrest criminals inside a partner business.
In the News | More details on threat to Piedmont police from East Bay Times
The East Bay Times on Aug. 19 reported more details from court records on the threat to Piedmont’s police chief and other members of the department:. A 52-year-old man who allegedly emailed threats to Piedmont Chief of Police Jeremy Bowers and other members of the police department, including “I will show up with a machine gun and kill everyone of you,” has been arrested and charged with three misdemeanor criminal counts, according to authorities and court records.
Prof. Bill Hing Appointed Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship
Professor Bill Ong Hing, an immigration law trailblazer and passionate advocate, has been named the School of Law’s new associate dean for faculty scholarship. He stepped into the role on August 1 and is tasked with supporting and amplifying the impact of the faculty’s research and writing. Professor Lara Bazelon had served in the role for the past two years.
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
City council president condemns burglaries after Oakland Chinatown arson
(KRON) — Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas is raising concerns after a devastating fire on August 13 left around 100 tenants in Chinatown displaced and vulnerable to a series of burglaries. The early morning fire originated in a dumpster before engulfing a nearby three-story apartment building at 9th and Madison Streets. Since the […]
Police investigating major motorcycle accident
On Aug. 20 at around 7 p.m., Novato Police Officers responded to a vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on S. Novato Blvd. Upon arrival, officers found a man on the ground in critical condition. Novato Fire Protection District personnel immediately provided medical assistance. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital for major injuries.
Suspect Apprehended in Idaho for 1973 Marin County Murder
SAN RAFAEL — An Idaho resident in custody awaits extradition to Marin County for a murder that happened more than 50 years ago. A young mother was raped and murdered inside her home in San Rafael while her husband was away at work. The victim 31-year-old Nina Fischer was...
Video: Man jumps on Waymo in SF, blows kisses to passersby
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Video shot by a KRON4 producer on Friday afternoon showed a man who had climbed atop a Waymo driverless vehicle at Market and Davis streets during rush hour traffic. During the short video clip, the man can be seen standing on the Waymo’s hood and waving at people. He then appears […]
Man shot dead at Dublin apartment complex near elementary school; suspect sought
A shooting Friday afternoon at an apartment complex in Dublin near an elementary school left a man dead, authorities said.Dublin police said the shooting happened at Emerald Park Apartment Homes on the 5500 block of Hacienda Avenue at about 2:21 p.m.Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound to his head, police said. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Nearby Dougherty Elementary School was placed on lockdown and during the investigation and the area around Hacienda Avenue and Central Parkway was closed to traffic. Police said on social media at 4:27 p.m. that the lockdown had been lifted and streets reopened.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately disclosed. There was no suspect description but police said a suspect was outstanding.Police said there appeared to be no ongoing threat to public safety.This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.
Local residents furious after city orders destruction of community garden: 'It's just unthinkable'
A California community has been left distraught after city officials tore up a local garden and public space that local volunteers spent hours improving. Residents of the Alviso community in San Jose, California, have taken to social media to rage over the city's decision to remove their local garden. In...
A Commanders-49ers trade package that puts Brandon Aiyuk back in play for Washington
And look who is still standing... After everybody and their brother tried to trade San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best landing spot for him just did something interesting. That would be the Washington Commanders, who just traded Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the latter stages of the preseason. Why would you do that?
Pittsburg man faces murder charge in brutal fight that killed 65-year-old man
A Pittsburg man has been charged following his arrest earlier this week after a brutal fight that left another man dead, prosecutors said Friday.The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said 28-year-old Billy Ray Darby is charged with murder and assault after the death of 65-year-old Chito Avelino Ituriaga on Tuesday. Pittsburg police said in a press statement that officers who responded at 6:37 a.m. to a reported fight on the 2200 block of Railroad Avenue found Ituriaga "suffering from significant facial trauma." The DA's office said Ituriaga had "serious head and neck injuries." Ituriaga was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital, the DA's office said. Witnesses' descriptions of the suspect and video evidence from local businesses led to Darby's arrest nearby, police said.Police have not provided information about a possible motive.Darby was charged with one count of murder and one count of assault likely to produce great bodily injury, the DA's office said. He was scheduled to be arraigned on August 23.
Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Help Bay Area’s Notorious Housing Market
Prospective homebuyers could soon see interest rates drop thanks to a cut to the Federal Reserve’s key benchmark, but some experts say tight supply and overwhelming demand are still likely to lead to a tough market for those in California. On Friday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the...
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