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California city gets FAA's approval for cops to fly drones at night at further distances, a first
The Campbell Police Department in California has made headlines by receiving a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, enabling its Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program to operate at night. This approval marks the first instance where nighttime drone operations are permitted without the need for visual observers.
Bay Area arrests made in connection to San Leandro homicide
SAN LEANDRO, California - Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a June 2023 homicide in Unincorporated San Leandro, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Devin Stevenson and Ebony Cook were apprehended by Bay Area Rapid Transit Police on warrants for murder and accessory after the fact, respectively.The case began on June 15, 2023, when deputies responded to a shooting at the skate park near the REACH Ashland Youth Center. The victim, 23-year-old Darrion Johnson, was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. The Crimes Against Persons Unit conducted a thorough investigation, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants for Stevenson and Cook.The Alameda County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to the BART Police Department for their assistance in locating the suspects and to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for pursuing charges. No additional information is available at this time.
Blustery wind subsides across Northern California easing some Red Flag fears
The San Francisco Bay Area continues to experience very dry weather as a lingering dry airmass remains in place following recent offshore winds. However, much of the high winds have subsided, with the highest recorded speed this morning at Mt. St. Helena only reaching 16 mph.
Thousands of Bay Area residents impacted by PG&E power shutoffs due to high fire danger
In the North Bay, red flag fire conditions have left hundreds of homeowners without power after PG&E shutoff electricity for safety in high fire-prone areas across the Bay Area."Fortunately, we have a tank full of propane, we got hot water," said Kyle Glerum.Kyle Glerum is living without electricity in Sonoma's Mission Highlands neighborhood. PG&E cut power Thursday night, part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to red flag fire danger.Kyle's EV can't be charged, but he's making the best it."We like to camp, so we're treating it like a camping trip - we'll put perishables on ice until we...
No. 21 SMU strikes early, scores big in blowout of Stanford
Kevin Jennings threw for 322 yards and three touchdowns, including an 87-yarder to Moochie Dixon on the first offensive play of the game, and 21st-ranked SMU remained unbeaten in Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 40-10 shellacking of host Stanford on Saturday night. LJ Johnson Jr. added two rushing scores for the Mustangs (6-1, 3-0), who have won four in a row since a narrow loss to BYU. They have run up 182 points in the process. Heralded freshman Elijah Brown came off the bench and threw for 153 yards in his first extensive playing time for the Cardinal (2-5,...
FAHM Jam 2024: Celebrating Filipino American Heritage in Northern California
The Bay Area is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of Filipino American culture with FAHM Jam 2024, set to take place on Friday, October 18, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in San Jose. This lively event, organized as part of Filipino American History Month, promises to be one of the largest Friday night celebrations in the region, paying tribute to the rich heritage of the Philippines and the contributions of Filipino Americans in Silicon Valley.
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