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2 dogs dead, 14 residents displaced, 1 firefighter hospitalized in San Jose fire
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — The San Jose Fire Department responded to a two-alarm residential fire that killed two pets, hospitalized a firefighter, and displaced over a dozen residents on Saturday afternoon. SJFD responded to reports of a “multi-unit townhouse fire” on the 2800 block of Cicero Way in East San Jose at about 2:49 […]
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
Kyle Shanahan’s decision to play starters in preseason finale threatens to backfire
The San Francisco 49ers are pros at dealing with injuries. They had to do it plenty of times in 2023. But that doesn't mean they want to keep losing guys, especially on defense. Especially in the preseason. Of course, there are things a team can do to avoid injuries. Not...
Jeff and Naomi Silk Launch the Silk Family Investment Institute at USF
University of San Francisco Trustee, Jeff Silk ’87 and his wife Naomi, will launch the Silk Family Investment Institute with an extraordinary gift to the university. The Silks have been deeply involved with USF as the creators behind the popular Silk Speaker Series. This new commitment from the Silk family will establish the Silk Family Investment Institute and provide additional funding for the Silk Speaker Series and the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice.
Investigators Arrest Woman In Death Of 43-Year-Old Man
A woman who was found shot in an unincorporated area of San Leandro has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man found at the same location, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday. Analleli Garcia Mejia, 36, was arrested Thursday after the death of her ex-boyfriend, 43-year-old...
Fremont jogger killed in hit-and-run identified
FREMONT, Calif. - A jogger in Fremont who was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver earlier this month was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Francisco Javier Urrea Cebreros, a 30-year-old Hayward resident. Cebreros was out for a run on Mission Boulevard near Nursery Avenue at about...
Watch: Bay Area sideshow spectators creating rings of fire in intersections
Several sideshows happened throughout the East Bay overnight, with attendees at two creating a circle of fire in an intersection. In Vallejo, a sideshow was held at the intersection of Lewis Brown Drive and BW Williams Drive. The sideshow happened just after midnight. Police dispersed the crowd within an hour but not before attendees created a ring of fire in the intersection and stood inside while cars circled around them.The other sideshows happened in Crockett, Richmond and Oakland. Another ring of fire was made at the sideshow in Oakland. That sideshow happened at the intersection of International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. Police quickly dispersed the sideshow after about 20 minutes. Attending sideshows is illegal, and police often track down vehicles involved and impound them.
Dublin Police Probe Fatal Shooting at Emerald Park Apartment, No Suspect in Custody
A quiet neighborhood in Dublin was disrupted yesterday afternoon when a man was fatally shot at the Emerald Park Apartment complex. Dublin Police Services were called to the scene at 5050 Hacienda Drive around 2:21 p.m. to find an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to his head, according to a Dublin Police statement. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene, and no suspect has been apprehended as the investigation continues.
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
Oakland leaders discuss crime and public safety at town hall
OAKLAND -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held the first of five town halls Friday night as city leaders talked about what's being done and what still needs to be done to create a clean and safe community. This came as the city suffered a week of violent crime which left five people dead.On International Boulevard this past Monday, Oaklanders came together to keep a suspected drunk driver from fleeing the scene. The driver allegedly struck and killed a 17-year-old girl and critically injured her mother. Tay Factor recorded video of the aftermath and came face-to-face with the driver."It was shocking,"...
Oakland woman arrested after CHP finds $450,000 in stolen retail items
OAKLAND -- Investigators tracking a string of retail thefts traced more than $450,000 in stolen goods to a fencing operation in an Oakland residence, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.Claudia Cruz, 35, of Oakland was accused of organized retail crime, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to commit a crime, the CHP said.An Organized Retail Crime Task Force made up of investigators assigned to the CHP's Golden Gate Division launched a probe in July into a criminal network involved in a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the highway patrol said.Stolen merchandise, consisting mainly of items found at drug stores, was recovered in the Oakland residence, two vehicles and a storage facility, police said.
Athletics shut down Rays to salvage four-game split
Osvaldo Bido allowed just two hits in five-plus innings, Darell Hernaiz contributed to a two-run second with the first of his two doubles and the Oakland Athletics split their four-game home series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-1 victory Thursday afternoon. Lawrence Butler collected two hits, a run...
How the Black Panthers Changed American Schools
In 1973, the Black Panthers opened the Oakland Community School in East Oakland. It is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools — a model where public schools partner with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services alongside academic instruction. Many of the school’s practices formed...
Oakland to hold community town halls to discuss city safety
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is hosting the first of a series of town hall meetings on Friday. According to the city, the meetings are meant for the community to express their concerns directly with the mayor regarding issues around the city. Hector Batista, a business representative of Alley Piano Bar,...
Saints Drop First Two Matches of Big Dogs Classic
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in the opening day of its annual Big Dogs Classic at the Sullivan Center on Friday. USF (0-2) started the day with a 3-1 loss against (RV)...
Day Around the Bay: Fatal Domestic Shooting In East Bay Might Have Been Planned
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office now says that a fatal domestic shooting this week was planned, and that a San Leandro woman killed her boyfriend. 36-year-old Analleli Garcia Mejia was booked on suspicion of homicide Thursday, and while she ended up shot in the leg, investigators suggest the killing of boyfriend David Ramirez was pre-meditated. [KRON4]
People stand in ‘ring of fire' as overnight sideshows take over several Bay Area streets
Overnight sideshows brought large crowds in several Bay Area cities early Saturday morning. One sideshow happened just after midnight at the intersection of Lewis Brown and B.W. Williams Drives in Vallejo. Video from the scene showed people standing in a ring of fire and cars doing donuts around them. The...
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
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