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Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Berkeley’s Carrillo Enjoys Breakout Season
The Berkeley All Blues are 6-1 in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and lead the standings on point differential. That loss came right before summer break, but the team isn’t mad at it. Trials provide very useful information regarding how a team responds in pressure environments, and that intel helps forge a stronger, more resilient team across the arc of a season.
San Francisco police take steps to crack down on "Dolores Hill Bomb"
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Police Department said Friday that officers intend to stop the annual "Dolores Hill Bomb" skateboarding event from taking place on Saturday adjacent to Mission Dolores Park. The event, in which skateboarders race down Dolores Street at high speeds with spectators watching on the sidelines, usually occurs on the second Saturday of every July in San Francisco. It is an unsanctioned, unofficial event with no known organizers, said SFPD Chief Bill Scott. Police presence will be heavily deployed in the area Saturday to stop the event from occurring, Scott said.Last year's hill bomb drew controversy when police...
Teen in Berkeley seriously injured by illegal fireworks
Illegal fireworks in Berkeley Thursday night injured two teens, sending one to the hospital with major injuries to their hand. Surveillance video captured the moment after a firework exploded in one of the teen’s hands during Fourth of July celebrations near the corner of Harper and Fairview streets. A...
Cal in the ACC: Getting to know new conference mate Duke
The ACC era is almost here for Cal. To get to know the new conference mates, BearTerritory takes a one-by-one deep dive at each new opponent. Up next is a look at the Duke Blue Devils. The California Golden Bears athletics department has concluded its on-field participation in the Pac-12...
Mob of Nearly 100 Looters Ransacks Gas Station, Store Owner Says Police Took Hours to Respond — 'Back to Square One'
A mob of around 80 to 100 looters descended upon a gas station convenience store near the Oakland International Airport, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m. following a car sideshow.The store, owned by Sam Mardaie, fell victim to the violent looters who smashed their way into the establishment, causing chaos and havoc. Mardaie described the scene, telling KTVU, "Shelves were ripped apart, all the grocery items were torn or stepped on or vandalized." The looters stole goods from the fridges, shelves, and even below the counter, amassing approximately $25,000 in cash...
Board Walk: Update On A Springs Community Plaza
On May 15 my office held a bilingual community meeting in the Springs on the topic of the long-discussed Springs Community Plaza. Our goal was to share an overview of Springs Plaza efforts to date, and solicit community feedback under this framing question: what features and programs do you want to see in your plaza?
Plank at Jack London Square offers summertime specials on food and games
Bocce, a beer garden and arcade games by the waterfront — they’re classic summertime fun. You’ll find them at Jack London Square, at a venue called plank, which is now offering summertime specials. It all adds up to a Staycation destination. With 50,000 square feet, plank also...
Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for Early Care Spaces program
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for Early Care Spaces, an annual program which aims to support organizations promoting early language and literacy development for Oakland, California, children from birth to five years old. Through the program, grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded support organizations promoting early language...
Photos | Piedmont celebrates the Fourth of July
For the 57th time, Piedmont hosted its annual Independence Day parade and festivities in the center of town, starting with a pancake breakfast at Veteran’s Hall and ending with a party in Piedmont Park. The Fourth kicked off at Veteran’s Hall with the Piedmont Community Service Crew’s pancake breakfast...
FC Olympia visits Bay Area, faces Oakland Soul SC in West Coast Semifinal
After clinching the lone playoff spot for the Northwest Division in unbeaten fashion, the women of FC Olympia are tasked to face the Oakland Soul SC in the Western Conference Semifinal of the 2024 USL W League national playoffs kicking off on Friday, July 5, at the Pioneer Stadium in California State University, East Bay in Hayward, CA.
Sanctioned San Jose fireworks show sparked blaze in Lake Cunningham Park
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.The flames that raced up the dry hillsides rising out of Lake Cunningham were ironically sparked by the city-sanctioned fireworks show that was meant to discourage illegal fireworks."There were a few fires that we could see. But for the most part, most of the families in the Meadow didn't even realize that there were a few brush fires going on," said District 8 City Councilman Domingo Candelas, who helped organize the...
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