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Westbound lanes of Bay Bridge briefly blocked by police activity
CHP issued a severe traffic alert early Monday evening when police activity briefly forced the closure of all westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge, according to authorities.Shortly before 6 p.m., CHP issued the alert regarding the activity on westbound I-80 at the western end of the span near the Fremont St. off-ramp in San Francisco. While authorities said all lanes were blocked, a short time later the San Francisco office of the CHP said that the activity involved a person in crisis who was subsequently talked down.The closure only lasted about 15 minutes, authorities said.Authorities did not say if the person was taken into custody. There was also slow traffic reported in the area just west of Treasure Island earlier due to a disabled vehicle blocking the fourth lane from the left starting at around 4:30 p.m., but CHP later clarified that the two incidents were not related. Motorists are advised to expect residual delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
Stabbing on San Francisco Muni bus leaves man seriously injured
San Francisco police said a stabbing on a Muni bus left one person injured Monday evening. The stabbing was reported just before 5 p.m., near Geary Boulevard and 14th Avenue. Police said they were told by witnesses they saw a man who was suffering from a stab wound. The victim was given first-aid and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. There was no information about a suspect, and police said no arrest had been made. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 415-575-4444.
11-year-old remains severely burned after San Pablo fire that killed 2 cousins
We've learned some heartbreaking news involving a family whose home caught fire in San Pablo last week.We now know two people have died in the fire and an 11-year-old boy is still in the hospital with burns."This is a very devastating time for our family especially with not dealing with one, but two deaths and you know a close call so we're just trying to stay very positive every single day," said Amy Jackson, who is a cousin of the victims.PREVIOUS: 22-year-old man killed and 2 minors injured in San Pablo apartment fire, authorities sayEleven-year-old Malik Gordon is still in...
Bay Area Forecast: Cold, Rain, and Strong Winds Expected This Week Across Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The National Weather Service has announced an active weather pattern across the Bay Area, bringing cold temperatures, periods of rain, and strong winds through the week.
CHP impounds dozens of cars in continuing battle against Oakland 'street takeovers'
The California Highway Patrol impounded more than 50 vehicles over the past two weekends as they continue a crackdown on so-called "street takeovers" in Oakland, including one that recently blocked traffic on the Bay Bridge, authorities said. Officials in the Bay Area, as well as throughout the state, have been challenged by a growing trend of street takeovers, also known as "sideshows," in which participants effectively shut down roadways or intersections to perform stunts in vehicles. ...
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