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5-month-old baby stops breathing, dies at Stanford campus apartment
A baby was announced dead Monday afternoon after officials attempted to resuscitate the child that morning on the Stanford University campus. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, the Stanford University Department of Public Safety notified the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office that a 5-month-old infant was not breathing at an apartment along Barnes Court on the university's campus, sheriff's officials said.Upon arrival, first responders attempted to resuscitate the child, but the baby ended up being transported to a hospital. The baby was pronounced deceased one hour later at about 12:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office added.A preliminary investigation determined there was no foul play in the case and suggested the baby's death was an accident, sheriff's officials said.A spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office was not immediately available to comment further on the baby's death.
Woman pushed into oncoming BART train at Powell Station dies, suspect arrested
BART police say they have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman at Powell Street Station Monday night.The 74-year-old woman was reportedly pushed by the suspect as a Millbrae-bound train approached, hitting her head on the train and falling on the platform. She was taken to the hospital and later died.She's been identified by her family as Corazon Dandan. Her nephew confirmed she was working as a telephone operator at the Marriott and this had been her commute route for the last 40 years. He says her family is "devastated."INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety...
Man arrested after back-to-back armed robberies in San Mateo County
Police arrested a man suspected in two armed robberies within minutes of each other Sunday in San Mateo County.The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the first robbery happened at about 7 p.m. at a 7-Eleven on the 500 block of Oak Grove Ave. in Menlo Park. Witnesses said the suspect wore all-black clothing, was armed with a handgun, and fled in a green Saturn vehicle before deputies arrived, the Sheriff's Office said.Some 10 minutes later, deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery at a Shell gas station less than two miles away in unincorporated North Fair Oaks on the...
Police: 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint in Midtown
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Palo Alto police are looking for a man who they said robbed a 7-Eleven in the Midtown neighborhood at gunpoint and assaulted a store clerk before running away late Monday night. The man reportedly entered the store at 708 Colorado Ave. shortly before midnight,...
Big Island Community Shaken as 71-Year-Old Woman Found Strangled in Mountain View Home, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
A murder investigation has been prompted following the grim discovery of a 71-year-old woman, Yong Cha Kim, deceased inside her home on the Big Island. According to KITV, the investigation began after police, having been summoned to the residence in the 16-1100 block of Uhini Ana Road in Mountain View, found Kim with multiple injuries that raised immediate concern.
7 suspects arrested in wild San Jose sideshow
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose police announced on Monday that they have made seven arrests tied to a wild and illegal sideshow. The San Jose Police Department previously announced the arrests of two suspects but has since increased that figure. The sideshow erupted on the evening of June 15...
Bay Area firefighters urge against use of illegal fireworks
San Jose city officials and firefighters alike are hoping to minimize the use of illegal fireworks in the lead-up to July Fourth festivities. The current ongoing heat wave combined with the use of illegal fireworks can lead to greatly increased fire risk, according to the San Jose Fire Department, a risk highlighted by Tuesday's early morning fire in the Concord hills, which had suspected links to use of illegal fireworks and burned around seven acres.
Crews contain grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain
Firefighters are responding to a grass fire burning on San Bruno Mountain Tuesday morning, according to authorities.The North County Fire Authority posted on social media about the fire shortly before 11 a.m. NCFA units along with Cal Fire and San Mateo County firefighters were headed to the scene.The fire was estimated to be two or three acres in size. Posts on social media indicated it was burning on the Brisbane side of San Bruno Mountain. Cal Fire aircraft also responded to assist with the fire. Shortly after 12 p.m., the North County Fire Authority confirmed that the fire was contained. Cal Fire units will remain on scene to ensure the fire is complete extinguished. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
East Bay duo charged with San Jose Safeway gas scheme
(KRON) — Two East Bay men have been charged with a scheme in which stolen credit card data was used to steal thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from South Bay Safeway gas stations. Yuniel Cordero, 40, of Oakland, is accused of committing a string of fuel thefts from Safeway locations around San Jose, Santa […]
Elmwood Correctional Facility Inmate Dies Two Days after He Was Found Unconscious in Cell
A 49-year-old inmate of the Santa Clara County Jail's Elmwood Correctional Facility died Friday, two days after being found unresponsive in his cell, the sheriff's office said. The man, whose name wasn't released, was taken into custody on June 24 by San Jose police on outstanding warrants, drug charges and...
High-Speed Crash into San Jose Home Results in Passenger Fatality and DUI Arrest
A fatal crash in San Jose has claimed the life of an adult male passenger and injured a woman when a vehicle, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with the second story of a home. According to a statement from the San Jose Police Department, the accident occurred in the early hours last Saturday on McKee Road and Francis Drive, marking the city's 23rd traffic-related fatality of the year.
Patelco Credit Union ransomware attack halts services for nearly half a million members
Nearly a half-million members of Patelco Credit Union, with branches across the Bay Area and Northern California, lost access to banking services following a ransomware attack over the weekend.The Dublin-based credit union announced on social media at 7 a.m. Saturday its services were unavailable, including online banking, mobile app, direct deposits, transfers, and debit and credit card transactions.Patelco members received an email from President and CEO Erin Mendez Sunday afternoon about a "serious security incident," although the details about the incident were not initially disclosed.The email said the credit union was working with cybersecurity experts to assess the situation and...
Express: Local teens shot in Hayward | Bay Area braces for blistering temps | San Ramon eyes 1% sales tax measure
Two teenagers from Pleasanton were shot in Hayward on Thursday night, leaving one fighting for his life in the hospital, police said on Saturday. With temperatures soaring in the Bay Area, residents should limit outdoor activities during the afternoon and evening, drink lots of water and take cooling breaks Tuesday through Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Brentwood Teen, 6 Others Arrested in San Jose Sideshow Activity
The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest of 7 individuals who were involved in illegal sideshow activity, including a Brentwood teen. On June 15, 2024, at approximately 6:58 PM, the San José Police Department received multiple reports of an illegal sideshow occurring in the area of South Winchester Boulevard and Olin Avenue.
Redwood City Elk’s Lodge hosts event honoring local public safety members
When Redwood City Police Officers Carlos Ordaz and Honour Knudsen arrived on the scene after reports of multiple shots fired at the 1400 block of Madison Avenue on Aug. 10, 2023, the two were faced with a “very chaotic situation.”. “There were actually multiple gunshot victims; the scene was...
Los Altos Police Nab Suspect in $400K Fraud and Identity Theft Case, San Ramon Man Charged
Following a nearly year-long investigation, the Los Altos Police Department has made headway into a significant fraud and identity theft case, leading to an arrest in San Ramon. The intricate investigation identified 38 victims and accounted for losses exceeding $400,000, as reported by the police department on their Facebook page.
San Jose man arrested for 2 failed bank robberies
SAN JOSE, Calif. - One San Jose man went home with only the pennies in his pocket after he failed to rob two banks back in May. Now, he's been arrested. Police allege Kiet Vu entered a bank where he approached the teller with a handwritten note demanding money. The teller refused to give Vu any money and he left the bank. Two days later, Vu attempted another robbery at a different bank; this time telling the teller he had a firearm on the note.
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