Philo
LATEST NEWS
Oakland woman among 6 dead from suspected cyanide poisoning at Thailand hotel
An Oakland woman is among the six people who died from suspected cyanide poisoning at a luxury hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.Police are now investigating a possible murder-suicide stemming from a financial dispute.Inside a Grand Hyatt Hotel suite in Bangkok, authorities found plates of food uneaten, empty teacups and bodies all around the room.According to police, traces of cyanide were found in the teacups at the five-star hotel.Bangkok's deputy police chief says six people died from apparent poisoning.MORE: Missouri teacher accused of poisoning husband with toxic plant charged with attempted murderPolice are investigating whether a financial dispute may have motivated the...
Death Row Inmate Glenn W. Jennings Dies of Natural Causes at California Medical Facility
Glenn W. Jennings, a 71-year-old death row inmate, died on Wednesday at the California Medical Facility (CMF). According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Jennings was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check in the early hours of yesterday. Custodial staff discovered Jennings at roughly...
TIMELINE: Bay Area heat advisory inland with hotter temps coming tomorrow
A Heat Advisory begins at 10 a.m. Thursday for areas away from the coast.Our heat risk will remain in the minor to moderate category meaning this is not the hottest day we have experienced this summer, but those sensitive to heat should take precautions.Hottest cities on Thursday will be in the 90s and the hottest cities on Friday will reach 100 degrees and possibly higher.Cooler air rushes in on SaturdayThis is not a heat wave, as we typically use that term for 3+ days of 100+ heat Inland.WATCH: Heat wave vs. heat exhaustion - how to tell the differenceMeteorologist Drew...
1 dead in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 680 in Fremont
At least one person died in a multiple-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that around 7:05 a.m., its officers learned about a crash involving six vehicles, including a jackknifed big rig, on the highway's southbound lanes just north of the Mission Boulevard South off-ramp. Due to the collision, three southbound I-680 lanes between Auto Mall Parkway and the Mission Boulevard off-ramp were blocked, according to CHP. Motorists traveling in the area were advised to expect traffic delays. There was no further information about the crash immediately available.
Santa Clara County jail inmate dies by suicide in his cell
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office said that at 6:41 p.m. on July 5, deputies assigned to the Main Jail Complex found 24-year-old inmate Jose Herrera unresponsive in his assigned cell. Herrera was alone in his cell at the time. Life-saving measures were immediately provided to him through CPR. Around 6:55 p.m., medical personnel arrived and transported Herrera to a hospital, deputies said. Around 2:30 p.m. on July 10, Herrera was pronounced dead at the hospital. "The Sheriff's Office followed standard protocol for an in-custody death by conducting a joint investigation among the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office," the law enforcement agency said. According to the coroner, Herrera died due to hanging, with the manner of death being suicide. The Sheriff's Office said he was arrested and booked into the Main Jail on July 5 on suspicion of robbery, possession of a loaded firearm, various other felonies, and several outstanding warrants.
Former Black Panther Party Chairwoman Elaine Brown Raises $80M To Open Affordable Housing In Oakland With Free Wi-Fi, Onsite Grocery Store
A new affordable housing project to help combat high rental prices and homelessness in Oakland is now open and accepting applications from prospective tenants.
San Francisco: Sweeping Salesforce changes are on the way
San Francisco-based technology company Salesforce is following a trend by requiring employees to return to the office in person, according to an update on the company's website. An internal memo obtained by The Standard details how Salesforce plans to enforce the policy for its San Francisco employees. The company's CEO...
Lights out on ‘Jesus Saves’ Cross on the Hill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Commuters on Interstate 580 heading east toward the Altamont Pass at night are no longer greeted by an illuminated cross on the hillside that reads “Jesus Saves”. While the 550 feet tall by 240 feet wide grass carving of the cross is...
Willits man honored for rescue of couple on snowy summit
A Willits man and a fellow Caltrans employee received medals of valor recently for a rescue they performed on a snowy summit in northern Mendocino County, where they convinced a couple to leave their stuck RV just minutes before the vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree. “Branches were snapping...
MCSO: Point Arena man admits to shooting; victim identified
A Point Arena man was arrested on suspicion of homicide after allegedly calling authorities to report shooting another man, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office reported. According to the MCSO, deputies responded to the 38500 block of Eureka Hill Road on July 11 when a man identified as Pan Jasper Brady, 47, of Point Arena, called “911 to report that he had just shot a person.”
Progressive millennial politician Michael Tubbs runs for statewide California office
A progressive star politician and one of the country’s youngest mayors who received national recognition for guaranteed income programs for the poor but then was booted out of office by voters in his Central Valley hometown announced he was running for statewide office in California. Former Stockton Mayor Michael...
The End Of Fast Food Jobs In California
Gavin Newsom has really blown it this time. The California governor, along with his henchmen in the legislature, arrogantly raised the minimum wage of fast food workers. The liberals proudly proclaimed that the new minimum wage, at least twenty dollars an hour, would allow workers to live like the people they serve. They called it a livable wage.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.