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Suspect in Alameda domestic killings appears in court
(KRON) — The man accused of shooting and killing five members of his family in Alameda earlier this month appeared in court Monday. Members of the victims’ families saw the suspect, Shane Killian, for the first time since the killings. Wearing a vest preventing him from causing self-bodily harm, Killian, 54, appeared before Judge Elena […]
Robbers take shots of tequila after ransacking popular SF LGBTQ club 'Oasis'
SAN FRANCISCO - Popular LGBTQ nightclub, Oasis, is bouncing back after being ransacked by robbers last week in San Francisco's SoMa District. Surveillance video captured the suspects breaking in, before holding the club's cleaning crew at gunpoint early Thursday morning. "[They] threw our cleaning crew to the ground, were demanding...
After Heavy Criticism, San Francisco Mayor London Breed Seeks To Aggressively Remove Homeless Encampments In City
San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) promised to remove the homeless encampments within the city. During a mayoral debate on July 18, Breed claimed that despite the city’s attempts to offer more housing options and catered services, they have not been able to bring the majority of homeless off the streets.
Juvenile detained in connection with shooting in SF's Crocker-Amazon District
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A juvenile was detained in connection with a shooting that happened Monday night in San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police responded to the area of Geneva Avenue and Naples Street at about 6:49 p.m. for a reported shooting. The adult male victim was located on Geneva Avenue between […]
Heat wave to bake most of the Bay Area for several days
A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Except for coastal areas, most of the region is under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning.Tuesday is likely to be the hottest day and temperatures for some far inland areas could reach 108 degrees, the weather service said. Although the latest heat wave isn't expected to set temperature records, dangerous heat will still pose risks for heat-related illnesses.KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your areaAn excessive heat warning is in effect from 11...
San Francisco police seek public's help in locating missing at-risk juvenile
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating an at-risk juvenile who went missing earlier this week. Kinsey Joyner, an 11-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen on Monday, July 22, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m. on the 1700 block of Waller Street in San Francisco. Joyner is described as 5'3" and 125 lbs, with brown wavy hair covering her shoulders and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white tote bag, blue jeans, and black shoes, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Matching Medicine, Social Justice for the Bay Area’s Black Community
This story is part of a series celebrating the 2024 Founders Day Awards recipients, which are given to faculty, staff and learners for their exemplary service to the University and to our community at large. Pediatrician Dayna Long, MD, has been learning about social justice since she was a child.
California’s Fieldwork brand enters the non-alcoholic beer market
Berkeley-based Fieldwork Brewing recently announced its entry into the non-alcoholic beverage market. The brand has been a local name in the Bay Area since 2015 and has built its reputation on crafting unique and flavorful alcoholic beverages. With the rise in demand for non-alcoholic options, Fieldwork is seizing the opportunity...
San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors
After months of classes on counseling, Veron Blue got her chance to put what she has learned all year, to work. Across from her, was fellow trainee Deborah Johnson, who, as part of a lesson, assumed the role of a hypothetical client, who had come to Blue for help dealing with depression.
Oakland police drop technology that promised to eliminate dangerous chases
In 2019, the Oakland Police Department rolled out a high-tech solution to dangerous high-speed police chases. Using compressed-air launchers mounted on the grilles of their cars, police officers could fire GPS tags at fleeing vehicles. Once tagged, officers could track and arrest the suspect without the need for a pursuit that puts lives in danger.
Oakland B's announce staff restructure, manager fired
(KRON) – The new minor league baseball team, the Oakland Ballers, announced staff changes in the inaugural season. On Sunday, the Ballers released a statement on X informing the public that first-time coach Micah Franklin was "relieved of his duties as manager." "We would like to thank Micah for his efforts and we wish him […]
Governor Newsom honors fallen Caltrans worker
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) equipment operator Alexander Rodish:. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Caltrans worker Alexander Rodish. A Caltrans employee since 2021, Alexander was a dedicated...
Trey Townsend wants to take advantage of opportunity at Arizona
Leaving Oakland wasn't inevitable for Trey Townsend, but once he got an extra year due to Covid, he knew that he would end his career elsewhere. "I wanted to graduate from Oakland to get my degree from there," Townsend said. "Both my parents played there and my dad played for Greg Kampe, so I always wanted to have that moment.
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