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Woman killed after being pushed into SF BART train remembered as 'kind, generous'
We are learning new details about the woman who was killed after being pushed into an oncoming BART train at Powell Station.ABC7 News reporter Luz Pena spoke to the victim's family about the legacy she is leaving behind.Inside her home, Corazon Dandan's family opened up about the woman who was loved by many."For sure she is beautiful. Sweet, kind, loving, caring," said Rene Dandan, Corazon's brother.VIDEO: Woman pushed into oncoming BART train at Powell Station dies, suspect arrestedBART police say they have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman at Powell Street Station Monday night.Corazon was from the...
Illegal fireworks spark blaze within seconds in San Francisco park
CCTV footage shows just how quickly a blaze caused by fireworks spread across a San Francisco park after landing incorrectly.In the clip filmed from McLaren Park, a number of the explosives go off, before one plummets back into the ground, sparking fire, with the flames growing bigger within seconds.“They cause countless injuries, hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage, and, in some cases, deaths”, the San Francisco Fire Department posted on X alongside the footage.Fireworks are banned entirely in the city, and anyone caught owning them could face fines and jail time.
California man sentenced for killing, dismembering fiancée and dumping remains near shoreline
ALAMEDA, Calif. (TCN) -- A 43-year-old man will spend 15 years to life in prison for the slaying of his fiancée, whose dismembered remains were discovered in a trash bag in 2023. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Joseph Roberts’ sentencing guidelines on July 2 after a jury...
San Rafael teen suspected of DUI slams into parked cars: police
(KRON) — A San Rafael teenager who was allegedly driving under the influence slammed into several parked cars on the morning of the Fourth of July, according to the San Rafael Police Department. Police responded to the 500 block of Cedar Hill Drive in the Terra Linda neighborhood after...
15-month-old child falls from 3rd-story window in San Francisco, firefighters say
A 15-month-old child has been taken to the hospital after falling from a third-story building window in San Francisco, firefighters said Wednesday.Medics responded to the building on the 2300 block of Mission Street and transported the child to the hospital with life-threatening injuriesCPS (Child Protective Services) has been notified of the incident and will be conducting their own investigation.The fire department did not provide any other details.The incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message SFPD. You may remain anonymousStay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
Bay Area Freeway Shooting Suspect Apprehended Using "Flock" Surveillance Technology
The swift capture of a freeway shooting suspect on Monday was made possible, thanks to the Bay Area's newly deployed "Flock" smart surveillance cameras. In an incident stemming from an apparent road rage altercation on the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, law enforcement identified and subsequently arrested the alleged perpetrator using real-time data from these high-tech devices.
Vallejo Police Rescue Domestic Violence Victim and Child; Suspect Cordell Shaw Faces Multiple Charges Including Kidnapping
On June 30, Vallejo police successfully extricated a domestic violence victim and her child from a perilous situation. Responding to an emergency call, the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) was informed that a woman was being forcibly held inside her Maher Court residence by armed suspect Cordell Shaw. According to the VPD statement posted on Facebook, Shaw had kidnapped the victim and had brandished a firearm, using both threats and physical violence to prevent her escape.
Teen loses fingers in Berkeley July 4 fireworks mishap: neighbors
BERKELY, Calif. - Fireworks injured a young man in Berkeley on July 4, costing him as many as four fingers, neighbors told KTVU. The Berkeley Police Department confirmed that two young people were injured during the blast, but only one suffered a "significant" injury. Neither boy's identity has not been...
VIDEO: Person rescued from docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco
A person was rescued off the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco Wednesday morning.ABC7 News captured video from our Pier 39 camera just before 6:30 a.m.Footage shows people pulling a person out of the water from a raft at the docks where the sea lions are usually laying out. The animals have left San Francisco, for now, for mating season in Southern California.MORE: 7, including child, rescued after boat capsizes in Tomales Bay in Marin Co., officials sayIt's unclear how that person got to the docks.The rescuers brought them to medics to be checked out. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
78-year-old driver accused of killing family at SF bus stop charged, DA says
The driver accused of killing a family in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood in March has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said during a press conference on Tuesday.The collision in March killed a family of four and the 78-year-old driver is going to face four counts of vehicular manslaughter.The victims have been identified as Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, 40, and Matilde Ramos Pinto, 38, their 1-year-old Joaquin Ramos Pinto de Oliveira, and 3-month-old Caue Ramos Pinto de Oliveira.RELATED: Infant's organs donated to save other children in need after entire family dies in SF crashA report from...
Woman dies of stab wound in Richmond home, police say
RICHMOND, Calif. - A woman died on Thursday of a stab wound inside a Richmond apartment complex unit, police say. The Richmond Police Department responded to Solace Apartment Homes on the 3500 block of El Portal Drive at around 4:22 p.m. on the report of a stabbing. Police said they...
DEA Oakland, Alameda Task Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill 7.5 Million People; Dismantling Drug Ring in Arrests of Hunduran Narcos
Following a meticulous investigation spearheaded by the DEA Oakland in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, a significant drug operation has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Fentanyl. The joint task operation focused on a group of individuals suspected of facilitating a substantial part of the fentanyl traffic within Alameda and San Francisco Counties. The sting operation culminated on Friday, 6/28, with search warrants being executed at multiple locations.
14-Day-Old Infant Safely Recovered After Amber Alert in Vallejo
The Amber Alert issued for a 14-day-old infant from Vallejo has been deactivated following the child’s safe recovery. Authorities were notified of an infant left alone inside a car at a shopping center on Plaza Drive near Turner Parkway. Police Response and Investigation. Officers responded to the scene around...
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