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47-year-old man arrested for molesting multiple victims under 14
(KRON) — A 47-year-old man has been arrested for multiple counts of child molestation and sexual assault, the Concord Police Department announced on Wednesday. Emilio Martinez-Alarcon is suspected of molesting multiple victims under the age of 14, police said. He was arrested by the Concord PD Special Victims Unit on Sept. 25. The case, police […]
Tractor-trailer fire on eastbound Highway 24 in Orinda closes lanes
CHP and fire units are at the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Highway 24 in Orinda Tuesday afternoon that has closed multiple eastbound lanes for hours, according to authorities.The fire was first reported at around 1:20 p.m. on eastbound CA-24 just west of Camino Pablo, CHP said. Initial reports said the right and center eastbound lanes of the freeway were closed. The truck reportedly was transporting furniture. The contents of the trailer and the truck itself appeared to be a complete loss.As of 2 p.m., aerial footage showed a single lane of traffic getting past the scene of the truck fire, which by then had been extinguished. It appeared the vehicle fire on the inside shoulder of the freeway had damaged a highway sign and spread to vegetation near the shoulder, but crews were able to prevent it from expanding further.Traffic in the eastbound direction on the freeway was initially backed up through the Caldecott Tunnel to around Broadway in Oakland. All lanes had reopened as of around 3:24 p.m., around two hours after the closures began. Motorists are advised to expect some residual delays through the area.
Three people shot in Oakland Wednesday, police investigating
(KRON) — Police are investigating after three people were shot in Oakland on Wednesday. The Oakland Police Department responded just after midnight to the 7800 block of Bancroft Avenue. Officers arrived on scene to investigate a ShotSpotter activation. Officers located three victims who were each suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victims were […]
Thousands of illegal cannabis plants seized from Oakland industrial building
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A recent enforcement operation in the East Bay led to the seizure of 2,652 cannabis plants, equating to over $2.3 million worth of illegally cultivated cannabis from a single operation, according to the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). According to the Unified Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) — led by the DCC, […]
Oakland school administrator plowed down by carjacker
(KRON) – A school administrator has sustained injuries after being plowed down by a carjacker who attempted to steal her car, according to the Oakland Police Department. The carjacking occurred at Laurel Elementary School in the 3700 block of California Street on Monday. Around 1:45 p.m., OPD responded to the scene and located the injured […]
Storied California bakery with fascinating history named best in the state
If you're on the hunt for the finest cinnamon rolls, loaves of bread, or other delightful bakery treats to pair with your morning coffee, your search ends here. Acme Bread Company has been named the best bakery in all of California by Finance Buzz, earning accolades for its "sinfully delicious" offerings.
Experts Rank the Top 5 Fast Food Chains in California
California is known to have some of the best food in the country. Major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are littered with incredible restaurants that offer amazing meals, but despite that, sometimes you can't beat going through a drive-thru or heading to your favorite fast food place to grab a bite. Everyone is always on the go in the Golden State, and there isn't always time to have a sit-down meal, so grabbing something from a fast food place might be the only option for the day. Luckily, California has plenty of fast food restaurants to choose from, and modernmic.com ranked the best options in California. Here are the top 5 fast food places to enjoy in the Golden State.
San Francisco Bay Ferry offers free rides Wednesday for CA Clean Air Day amid heat wave
Along with scorching temperatures a Spare the Air alert was issued for Wednesday.Taking public transit was encouraged to help reduce air pollution. As part of that, riders were able to ride the ferry in the San Francisco Bay for free.A dose of natural air conditioning might be just what the doctor ordered amid a rare October heat wave."You don't need air conditioning. You don't get that kind of weather here," said Paul Wilson, a Richmond resident.Passengers on board the Richmond ferry heading to San Francisco didn't pay a dime, all to soak in views that people travel from across the...
SF firefighter accused of injuring co-worker in 2022 will not face felony charges, judge says
A San Francisco firefighter will not face felony assault charges for badly injuring another firefighter with a heavy, 15-inch hydrant wrench in 2022.A judge ordered 49-year-old Robert Muhammad into a mental health diversion program.That San Francisco firefighter who badly injured another firefighter with a heavy, 15-inch hydrant wrench will NOT face felony assault charges.Today, Alameda Superior Court Judge Sharon Djemal ordered 49-year-old Robert Muhammad into mental health diversion. He'll have to… pic.twitter.com/raXeHCez3C— Dan Noyes (@dannoyes) October 2, 2024 RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: SF firefighter describes brutal 2022 attack by colleague that ended his careerSan Francisco firefighter describes brutal 2022 attack by his colleague which ended his career.Neither he nor his attorney would comment after Wednesday's hearing.The Alameda County courtroom was packed with his friends and supporters.RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: SFFD tries to keep firefighter's arrest, colleague's brutal beating under wrapsMuhammad attacked fellow firefighter Gabriel Shin at Shin's Oakland home after he refused to disclose which firefighters were gossiping about Muhammad's family.Shin suffered two broken arms and a concussion in the attack.
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