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New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Stanford academic Dante Kirkman’s balancing boxing with studies
Middleweight Dante Kirkman is navigating a path few have dared to tread – juggling the demands of professional boxing with the academic rigor of Stanford University. On Saturday, August 31, Kirkman will step into the ring at the Marriott on Broadway in Oakland, when he faces Miguel Soto-Garcia. By...
Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
Man Faces 200 Years In Prison After Being Convicted Of Murders, Series Of Crimes Dating Back To 2009
A 31-year-old man was convicted of killing three people, attempted murder of two others and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, Alameda County prosecutors said. The Alameda County District Attorney's office said Thursday that it obtained guilty verdicts for Joseph Carroll of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of assault with a firearm, and one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Investigators Arrest Woman In Death Of 43-Year-Old Man
A woman who was found shot in an unincorporated area of San Leandro has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man found at the same location, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday. Analleli Garcia Mejia, 36, was arrested Thursday after the death of her ex-boyfriend, 43-year-old...
Saints Drop First Two Matches of Big Dogs Classic
Joliet, Ill. - The University of St. Francis women's volleyball team started its 2024 campaign on a tough note as it fell twice in the opening day of its annual Big Dogs Classic at the Sullivan Center on Friday. USF (0-2) started the day with a 3-1 loss against (RV)...
Oakland leaders discuss crime and public safety at town hall
OAKLAND -- Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held the first of five town halls Friday night as city leaders talked about what's being done and what still needs to be done to create a clean and safe community. This came as the city suffered a week of violent crime which left five people dead.On International Boulevard this past Monday, Oaklanders came together to keep a suspected drunk driver from fleeing the scene. The driver allegedly struck and killed a 17-year-old girl and critically injured her mother. Tay Factor recorded video of the aftermath and came face-to-face with the driver."It was shocking,"...
El Camino sweeps season opener against Glendale in 3 sets
The El Camino College Warriors women’s volleyball team swept the Glendale Vaqueros in a 3-0 victory in its season opener on Friday, Aug. 23. Sophomore outside hitter Scheala Nielsen led the team in with 14 kills, along with middle blocker Aireon Scott and Payton Garrison, who are returners from last season. Scott and Garrison recorded 7 and 10 kills, respectively.
Oakland woman arrested after CHP finds $450,000 in stolen retail items
OAKLAND -- Investigators tracking a string of retail thefts traced more than $450,000 in stolen goods to a fencing operation in an Oakland residence, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.Claudia Cruz, 35, of Oakland was accused of organized retail crime, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to commit a crime, the CHP said.An Organized Retail Crime Task Force made up of investigators assigned to the CHP's Golden Gate Division launched a probe in July into a criminal network involved in a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the highway patrol said.Stolen merchandise, consisting mainly of items found at drug stores, was recovered in the Oakland residence, two vehicles and a storage facility, police said.
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit. So far, treatments in neighborhoods have increased over 20% from the same period last year, according to the county. The uptick is a concern for the county's vector control district and...
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 […]
Fremont jogger killed in hit-and-run identified
FREMONT, Calif. - A jogger in Fremont who was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver earlier this month was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Francisco Javier Urrea Cebreros, a 30-year-old Hayward resident. Cebreros was out for a run on Mission Boulevard near Nursery Avenue at about...
EXCLUSIVE: Mistakes made by US park rangers during RV chase in Marin Co. lead to crash in tunnel
A slow-speed chase involving an old RV in the Marin Headlands ended with a crash and a surprise decision in court. A judge threw out most of the charges against that driver, questioning whether U.S. park rangers are, in fact, peace officers.There are several questions about how the park rangers behaved that night, and how their actions escalated what should have been a minor traffic stop.Pichino Casey explained to the ABC7 I-Team, "I started having double vision back in Napa."The 40-year-old tells us he started feeling the effects of COVID-19 while heading home to San Francisco with his wife and...
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...
Police investigate shooting in San Francisco
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in San Francisco Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Haight Street. According to San Francisco police, their officers "arrived on scene and canvassed the area for potential victims and suspects to no avail." "Through the...
Gallery Wendi Norris expands team
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- In response to the evolving needs of its vibrant artist roster and collector base, Gallery Wendi Norris is pleased to welcome Ye-Bhit Hong as Assistant Director and Anya Udovik as Executive Assistant. Additionally, Melanie Cameron has been promoted to Senior Director in recognition of her exemplary work with artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Alice Rahon, among others.
SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons
The first week of school wasn't even over yet when San Francisco Unified School Board President Lainie Motamedi resigned Friday morning."Due to personal circumstances, my immediate priority needs to be my health and my family," Motamedi said. "And while I believe this to be a temporary setback, I truly am unable to give this role the attention it deserves."Motamedi leaves office just two years after being appointed by Mayor London Breed, following the recall of three board members in a special election.Board Vice President Matt Alexander will step in as president.MORE: SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures....
A Commanders-49ers trade package that puts Brandon Aiyuk back in play for Washington
And look who is still standing... After everybody and their brother tried to trade San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best landing spot for him just did something interesting. That would be the Washington Commanders, who just traded Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the latter stages of the preseason. Why would you do that?
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