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Mistakes prove costly in Santa Rosa Academy's 42-6 loss
The Santa Rosa Academy football team lost 42-6 to Grace Brethren in their season opener at home Friday night. Grace was the first to put points on the board with a touchdown carried into the end zone by their quarterback just under seven minutes into the game. The Rangers answered two drives later with a touchdown of their own on a 41-yard reception just under a minute into the second quarter.
Man Is Charged With Murder After Deadly Fight
A Pittsburg man has been charged with murder and assault in the killing of a 65-year-old man, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday. Billy Ray Darby Jr., 28, was arrested by Pittsburg police after the death of Chito Avelino Ituriaga around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday in the 2200 block of Railroad Avenue near West Leland Road.
40 pounds of meth seized in San Jose drug bust
(KRON) — A significant drug bust in San Jose ended with the arrest of a convicted felon after a thorough investigation by the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said officers executed a search warrant at a home on Rockaway Drive Tuesday, uncovering a massive haul that included over 40 pounds […]
East Bay bride escapes wedding nightmare, less than 2 weeks before wedding
PITTSBURG, Calif. (KRON) — A wedding nightmare was narrowly avoided by an East Bay woman less than a week and a half before the big day. The bride-to-be was devastated to learn the bridal shop holding her wedding dress closed up and left. It was an off-the-rack wedding gown that caught Akila Mwongozi’s eye. Casting […]
Controversy sparks among Stinson Beach homeowners
STINSON BEACH, Calif. (KRON) — Stinson Beach residents are disputing private fencing laws surrounding their beachfront homes. The debate was sparked after a complaint was filed with Marin County about multiple homes roping off part of the beach without proper permits. “It doesn’t really bother me, but rather have them not there,” Robert Pedla, a […]
Retro Junkie Fight Leads To Injuries, Arrests Friday
An altercation at Retro Junkie, 2112 N Main Street, drew police to the bar Friday night. One man was reportedly knocked unconscious and two others struggled so vigorously with police they needed to be restrained before they could be arrested. Police were called to the club shortly after midnight.
Republicans rally by boat in Foster City Lagoon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Eight deck boats and a crowd of about 50 Republicans rallied in San Mateo County on Thursday at the same hour Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Republican Party chapter organized a flotilla event and picnic...
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
Dead bird, two mosquito groups test positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa
(KRON) — West Nile virus activity is intensifying in Contra Costa County, with the latest reports confirming two more groups of mosquitoes and a dead bird testing positive. The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (CCMVCD) identified the infected mosquitoes in Martinez and Oakley, while the bird was found in Brentwood. With previous cases […]
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
Mosquito pesticide to be sprayed in section of Martinez Friday
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night because of the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus there.The district said it will be spraying between dusk time -- approximately 7:50 p.m. -- and 11 p.m. in an area bordered on the north by the San Joaquin River, on the south by Pacheco Boulevard, on the east by Pacheco Creek and on the west by Embarcadero Street.The ultra-low volume pesticide will be sprayed by truck, according to the vector control district.In July, a man died from West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, the county's first death from the disease since 2006.More information on the district's efforts to control the mosquito population can be found at www.contracostamosquito.com.Contra Costa County residents can help identify areas of potential disease risk by reporting dead birds to the California Dead Bird Call Center at (877) 968-2473 or at westnile.ca.gov. Dead birds are often the first sign of West Nile virus in a particular area.
New Resentencing Practicum Among a Slate of Fascinating, Varied Fall Course Offerings
Berkeley Law’s smorgasbord of fall courses includes some innovative new dishes for students with interests ranging from criminal justice reform to California climate policy to international equality. Drawing on both expert lecturers — often highly-skilled and experienced practitioners — and the school’s powerhouse full-time faculty, these courses complement the...
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
San Jose tiny homes could become jail diversion site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who...
Professor Osagie K. Obasogie’s ‘Legacies of Eugenics’ Project
In this episode, host Gwyneth Shaw talks to Professor Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics and the only UC Berkeley faculty member to hold an appointment at both our law school and our School of Public Health, including the Joint Medical Program with UC San Francisco. As a sociologist of law and medicine, Obasogie’s research combines doctrinal scholarship with empirical methods and novel theoretical approaches to understand the ways race is central to how the institutions of law and medicine operate.
Police investigating major motorcycle accident
On Aug. 20 at around 7 p.m., Novato Police Officers responded to a vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on S. Novato Blvd. Upon arrival, officers found a man on the ground in critical condition. Novato Fire Protection District personnel immediately provided medical assistance. The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital for major injuries.
Suspect Apprehended in Idaho for 1973 Marin County Murder
SAN RAFAEL — An Idaho resident in custody awaits extradition to Marin County for a murder that happened more than 50 years ago. A young mother was raped and murdered inside her home in San Rafael while her husband was away at work. The victim 31-year-old Nina Fischer was...
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