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One dead in Mission District shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An adult male victim was killed in a shooting in the Mission District on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department said. There was a heavy police presence in the area of 16th Street and Mission Street after the shooting. The scene is now clear. The San Francisco Police Department responded to […]
Fleeing drunk driving suspect chased down by witnesses following San Rafael crash
Officers arrested a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car into another vehicle in San Rafael, police said Wednesday. The San Rafael Police Department said that just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, its officers were alerted to a reported collision in the area of Third Street and B Streets. They learned that an apparent drunk driver had been traveling fast on westbound Third Street and ran the red traffic signal light at the intersection with B Street. "The DUI vehicle broadsided into another vehicle that had been driving on B Street through the green traffic signal light and pushed it...
Man killed in broad-daylight shooting following brawl at 16th St. BART Plaza
Following a fight at the 16th Street BART Plaza late Wednesday afternoon, a man was shot and taken away by an ambulance with life-threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Mission Local learned in a police news release on Thursday morning that the victim died of his wounds....
Man arrested in Orange Cove with gun stolen from San Francisco, police say
ORANGE COVE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested after police found a stolen firearm in his vehicle in Orange Cove, the city’s police department said. Officers say they issued a traffic stop on Tuesday around 8 p.m. due to the vehicle having an expired registration. Police say they also found out the driver, […]
Crews respond to car fire on Bay Bridge: CHP
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a Bay Bridge car fire on Thursday. The fire shut down three lanes on Interstate 80. The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. westbound by the Harrison Street offramp, and all lanes have reopened just past 1 p.m. CHP said to expect “residual delays” as of this […]
Video shows popular Oakland restaurant burglarized for 7th time in 4 years
The owner of a popular Oakland restaurant says he's fed up after his business was burglarized for the seventh time in the last four years.The latest incident happened early Wednesday morning.Surveillance video was shared with ABC7 News from Kitchen Story on College Avenue in Rockridge.You can see the burglar try to pry open a door -- unsuccessfully -- and then run off.The owner tells ABC7 News that the door is to an office where money and iPads are kept.MORE: Oakland city official 'shaken' by 76 gas station robbery, owner calls on police to 'do their job'The suspect didn't get away...
Mission barbershop murder started with altercation and piece of bread, witness says
During a court preliminary hearing Thursday, witnesses identified Alexander Martinez as the shooter in the April midday Mission District killing of a newly arrived Venezuelan immigrant. The dispute may have started over a piece of bread. In a video played in court, Martinez told police investigators that later, after he...
Richmond elderly man attacked on 77th birthday by package thief
RICHMOND, Calif. - A Richmond man ended up in the hospital on his 77th birthday after confronting a suspected package thief in his neighborhood. Roger Helbig returned home from the hospital Thursday and told KTVU he was "more angry at myself for having been stupid enough to have confronted this guy."
Bay Area crews help battle Park Fire, largest California wildfire of 2024
Bay Area fire crews join in Park Fire battle near Chico, save several structures and pets. CalFire says some 1,600 firefighters from across the state are battling the Park Fire which broke out Wednesday and by Friday afternoon was 0% contained. Bay Area fire crews from San Francisco, San Mateo and Sonoma counties were part of the effort and one crew helped save several structures and rescue two dogs.
Newsom calls on Oakland officials to tighten police pursuit policy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to Oakland officials Friday urging them to tighten their police pursuit policy. “Although some California jurisdictions allow vehicle pursuits for only certain crimes (e.g., felonies), Oakland is an outlier by imposing exceptional restrictions on [the Oakland Police Department’s (OPD)] ability to police criminal activity, generally permitting pursuits…
Driver Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Oakland Streets
A high-speed pursuit unfurled in the streets of Oakland last week when California Highway Patrol officers spotted a white Mercedes-Benz blasting through a red light. According to the CHP Oakland, the chase began near Hegenberger Road south of Interstate 880 last Wednesday. The attempt by officers to stop the speeding...
SFPD sergeant's journey to recovery after life-altering injury
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco police sergeant suffered life-changing severe injuries last year when a tree fell on the department vehicle he was driving while on duty. Sixteen months after the incident, Kevin Brugaletta publicly shared his story. He describes a difficult journey as he and his family navigate the challenges of his paralysis and the fight against bureaucracy to get the care he needs.
Novato man arrested for possession of burglary tools, stolen bike, and a knife
On Friday (7/19), around 1:10PM, Novato Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious man with two bikes, looking in vehicle windows, who was near Olive School. Officers located the man matching the description near the baseball field, who refused to identify himself to officers upon contact. School was not in session at the time, however there were multiple staff members present on campus.
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