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Pleasanton teens injured in Hayward shooting
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two teenagers from Pleasanton were shot in Hayward on Thursday night, leaving one fighting for his life in the hospital, police said on Saturday. The situation unfolded around 11:10 p.m. Thursday (June 27), with Hayward police receiving a report about a shooting near the...
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...
Pleasanton man sentenced to 15 years to life for ‘heinous’ murder, dismemberment of girlfriend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Pleasanton man who was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend almost a full year ago and dismembering her body was formally sentenced to 15 years to life in a state prison without the possibility of probation Tuesday morning in a packed courtroom in Oakland.
Person Found Hanging From Tree in Antioch Park
On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a person who was found hanging from a tree in a local park. The person was discovered just before 9:00 am at Yellowstone and Calaveras Cir in the City of Antioch. Police have since cautioned off the area and aware awaiting for the county coroner to arrive on scene. A chair was tipped over next to the person.
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.
Livermore Traffic Stop Uncovers Illegal Firearms and Narcotics, 31-Year-Old Man Arrested
Last Tuesday's routine traffic stop on Las Positas Road near First Street in Livermore escalated when the Livermore Police discovered more than a vehicle code violation. According to an announcement on the Livermore Police Department's official page, the stop led to the arrest of 31-year-old Bradley Grassechi after an unregistered loaded pistol was found in his Kia Sportage.
Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union hit with ransomware attack
DUBLIN, Calif. - Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the Bay Area, says its banking system suffered a ransomware attack over the weekend. Patelco says it has shut down its system, as it works with a cybersecurity team to recover access to its data. "Well,...
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...
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 241: Attorney Discusses Dublin Prison Debacle
This spring, the Bureau of Prisons announced they were shuttering the women’s prison at FCI Dublin – after it was rocked with revelations of sexual abuse and whistleblower retaliation that led to the former warden being indicted and convicted. Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), a criminal justice advocacy...
Burglars steal garage door openers from unlocked cars in Moraga
MORAGA, Calif. - A carload of thieves made off with garage door openers and other items during a spree of car burglaries in Moraga, police said Monday. Surveillance video shows the burglars opening an unlocked vehicle, stealing a garage door opener, and then using the clicker to open the garage of a home on Larch Way at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.
DEA Oakland, Alameda Task Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill 7.5 Million People; Dismantling Drug Ring in Arrests of Hunduran Narcos
Following a meticulous investigation spearheaded by the DEA Oakland in collaboration with the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, a significant drug operation has been dismantled, resulting in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Fentanyl. The joint task operation focused on a group of individuals suspected of facilitating a substantial part of the fentanyl traffic within Alameda and San Francisco Counties. The sting operation culminated on Friday, 6/28, with search warrants being executed at multiple locations.
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.
Burglars Pay Lamorinda A Visit Early Sunday – Cars Rifled, Stolen; Chase Ensues
A quiet Sunday morning in Moraga and Orinda was blown out of the water when bleary-eyed residents looked out their windows to see strangers rifling through their cars – or running through their home – and dialed up police. Moraga residents spotted a masked man dressed in black...
Suspects Break Into Cars, Enter Homes in Moraga
Moraga, California – The Moraga Police Department is currently investigating a string of thefts and burglaries that occurred early Sunday morning in the Rimer, Camino Pablo, and Larch neighborhoods. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on June 30th, officers received a call about suspicious individuals attempting to open car doors and...
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