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Highway 37 fatal crash involving car upside down in water snarls traffic; briefly closes roadway
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash Saturday that forced the closure of a portion of Highway 37 just east of Skaggs Island. According to the California Highway Patrol traffic incident website, the crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a motorist came upon another vehicle that was upside down in the water off the right-hand shoulder of the roadway. Responding emergency ...
San Francisco police officer dies unexpectedly: SFPD
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco police officer has unexpectedly died, the department announced Sunday. Officer Luciano Ortega worked for SFPD for the past nine years, recently working out of the Mission Station. "My heart goes out to Officer Luciano Ortega's family, his friends, and to our entire SFPD," San...
30-Year-Old Alexander Martinez Faces Trial for Murder of 23-Year-Old Alberto Vargas Quero in San Francisco!
Interview Details Highlight Martinez’s Claim of Accidental Shooting. According to MISSION LOCAL, following a thorough two-day preliminary hearing Judge Christine Van Aken has decided that Alexander Martinez 30 will face trial for the murder of Alberto Vargas Quero 23 outside a barbershop in the Mission district of San Francisco in April. Martinez who maintains his plea of not guilty is charged with serious offenses including murder discharging a firearm from a vehicle and possessing unregistered and concealed firearms. Key details emerged during the hearing particularly Martinez’s admission to owning and firing an unregistered handgun that he acquired illegally.
One email to the DA about panties ruined his life. Now he details his ‘horrible mistake’
Jovan Thomas was lounging at home in front of the television on Jan. 26 when, he said, a friend whose father had recently died came to mind. The friend was an old fraternity brother, and Thomas, 56, thought to cheer him up with an off-color message. “I completed the text;...
Burglars ransack 16 Oakland businesses located in Hegenberger Corridor
Burglars kicked down doors and ransacked 16 small businesses in East Oakland's troubled Hegenberger corridor. All the affected businesses are located inside an office building at 8055 Collins Drive, which is situated right behind the Denny's Restaurant that shut down earlier this year citing crime.The building co-owner and community activist Ken Houston said the thieves cut through two layers of fencing to get into the property around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning."You can see the fresh cut marks on here," said Houston as he pointed at a large hole in the fence.Burglars first broke into a new podcast studio built out...
California Highway Patrol apprehends suspects after high-speed chase of stolen vehicle
OAKLAND, California — California Highway Patrol officers apprehended five suspects following a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle on July 20, 2024. At approximately 6:40 p.m., CHP officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on San Leandro Boulevard near 69th Avenue. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled, prompting a pursuit, according to a statement from the CHP.
Mission barbershop murder suspect to stand trial
Judge Christine Van Aken ruled today after a two-day preliminary hearing that Alexander Martinez, 30, accused of shooting and killing Alberto Vargas Quero, 23, outside a Mission barbershop in April, will stand trial for murder. Martinez has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail in San Bruno. In...
Park fire: SF sends crews to battle one of the biggest wildfires in state history
San Francisco dispatched crews to join the nearly 4,000 firefighters battling one of the biggest blazes in California history. The Park fire, which was ignited by a suspected arsonist in Butte County four days ago, has since exploded into three other counties to become the biggest wildfire in the state this year.
Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire
Sharmell Mitchell, the oldest sister of Willie McCoy, died last week as the result of a collision that occurred as she fled a shooting in central Vallejo. Officers responded to the intersection of Tennessee Street and Vervais Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. last Tuesday following reported gunshots, police said. When officers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes-Benz ML350, an Isuzu Trooper, and a Kia Soul.
CHP Apprehends Tesla Driver After High-Speed Chase in Oakland, Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Following a high-speed pursuit in Oakland, California Highway Patrol officers apprehended a suspect driving a Tesla. The chase unfolded last Friday when the vehicle caught officers' attention due to its excessive speed in a bus lane on International Boulevard near 60th Avenue. The CHP's attempt to initiate a traffic stop...
Newsom urges Oakland PD to ease restrictions on police chases
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Oakland leaders to expand their current police pursuit policy. In a letter, Governor Newsom pointed out that their limited policy is an outlier among California law enforcement agencies. The Oakland Police Department policy prevents officers from pursuing suspects at a high speed, except in incidents where the suspect is known to have committed a violent crime or if there's probable cause the person has a gun. City councilmember Noel Gallo says that policy resulted in people getting away with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Walgreens on Foothill Boulevard. "Sadly enough...
Oakland man dies from 'reckless overmedication' after escaping from nursing home, complaint alleges
An East Oakland nursing home is facing more allegations of reckless negligence, fraud, and now wrongful death."It was a horror movie," said Kyomi Williams.Her father died while in the care of Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland, a facility located along Fruitvale Avenue.According to a complaint filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the facility is accused of chemically restraining her father for "convenience" without any consultation from his doctor."Every day, I was just fighting with them for adequate care for my father," Williams said.MORE: Lawsuit filed after 98-year-old grandmother allegedly killed by roommate at Bay Area nursing homeLess than a month...
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.
Missing at-risk 18-year-old now located
UPDATE: She has been located. Original story below. (KRON) — An 18-year-old was announced missing by the Berkeley Police Department. Skye Woodlief-Prins was last seen around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday at 1265 University Ave. Woodlief-Prins was last seen getting into a Black BMW with tinted windows while intoxicated, BPD said. She was wearing a black […]
Tan DaGod's Family Sets The Record Straight On Misinformation About Her Death
“To hear what people are saying, it’s hurtful and speaks to the mindset of the youth.”. On July 13, 2024, lives were changed in Oakland, California, after what was supposed to be a moment of support for a Black-owned business turned into a deadly shooting. Alliauna Green, also known as Tan DaGod, 27, was shot and killed at Glamour Beauty Supply in broad daylight after doing a meet-and-greet with fans.
July 7-13: El Cerrito Police Calls
The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito police calls between July 7-13 according to the El Cerrito Police Department. The following is a summary of criminal activity in El Cerrito. It does not include all crimes. It also does not include non-criminal events such as missing persons, traffic collisions, non-criminal deaths, non-criminal disputes, or many other police activities that do not result in arrest.
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