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Altercation preceded Santa Rosa woman being fatally stabbed on trail, police say
A 61-year-old Santa Rosa woman died from a stabbing following an altercation Sunday night and her killer was still at large, officials said Tuesday. The woman’s body was discovered about 11 p.m. on the Prince Memorial Greenway, between Santa Rosa Avenue and A Street, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. The greenway, directly south of downtown, is a half-mile walking path surrounded ...
11 zones downgraded to normal in Shelly Fire
Updated at 7:50 a.m. -- The Shelly Fire footprint is expected to stay the same today, according to a news release from the Klamath National Forest. "The fire’s footprint is expected to stay largely the same this morning into the night. Areas around Kidder Creek and Patterson Creek may continue to smolder in isolated pockets, but these pose little threat to control lines," the release said. "Shelly Fire operations is reducing the number of personnel and equipment while continuing to focus on suppression repair. Drivers in the area should remain alert for fire personnel and heavy equipment on or near the roadways."
ACC notebook: Cal, Stanford ready for cross-country trips
As the Pac-12 Conference fell apart in summer 2023, a lifeline came for San Francisco Bay Area institutions Cal and Stanford from an unlikely destination: the Atlantic Coast Conference. On Tuesday, the Golden Bears and Cardinal football programs received formal introductions to their cross-country conference mates during ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C. Cal coach Justin Wilcox was asked about his team's "wild" schedule, in which the Golden Bears will travel to Auburn in Week 2 before flying 2,200-plus miles to Tallahassee just two weeks later to take on Florida State in ACC play. "If you would have asked me...
After a trying year, Berkeley superintendent reflects on state of the school district
When Enikia Ford Morthel was selected in summer 2022 to take on the top job at Berkeley Unified, she said her plan was to engage in some “really intense and authentic listening” to inform the district’s next steps. Two years later, in a phone interview with Berkeleyside,...
11-year-old San Francisco girl reported missing
UPDATE: Kinsey has been found. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a missing 11-year-old girl. Kinsey Joyner was last seen around 11 a.m. Monday on the 1700 block of Waller Street in the Haight-Ashbury District. She is considered at-risk. Kinsey is described as a Hispanic girl who stands 5-foot-3 […]
More disappointment for 49ers in USA TODAY predictions
A potential Super Bowl hangover isn’t being factored into preseason prognostication about the 49ers. They might just have a roster that’s too good and too experienced to fall victim to it. A prediction from Nate Davis at USA TODAY certainly has San Francisco avoiding a Super Bowl hangover, but their season still ends in disappointment yet again.
Urgent Search: 71-Year-Old Louis Miles Missing in San Leandro, Public's Help Sought
The San Leandro Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public for help locating 71-year-old Louis Miles, who has gone missing. According to the San Leandro Police Department, Miles was last seen yesterday near his care facility on the 300 Block of Juana Avenue in San Leandro at about 3:30 p.m.
Pleasanton educator recognized as California History Teacher of the Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Pleasanton Middle School history teacher Katherine Orenberg was recently named the 2024 California History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a nonprofit organization dedicated to American history education from elementary to high school. The New York-based organization, which...
AR-15, illegal cannabis found at Oakland smoke shop
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is investigating a smoke shop after officers with the department’s Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) found guns and illegal cannabis at the store, OPD said. ABAT officers inspected the shop on the 3800 block of San Leandro Street after receiving reports from community members about illegal activity in the […]
Local girls water polo club team set for return trip to Junior Olympics
The Orcutt Polo Association girls water polo team will be going back to the Junior Olympics. The OPA Girls 18U team made it through the qualifying and will compete in Session 2 of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics that will take place July 25-28 in the Bay Area. The...
Lanes reopen on I-280 after multi-vehicle wreck near San Mateo
(KRON) — Two lanes were blocked Monday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash near San Mateo, Cal Fire CZU announced on X. The crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-280 north of Bunker Hill. As of 7 p.m., all lanes have reopened. At least four vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the California […]
Possibly armed person in custody after barricading inside an Oakland home
OAKLAND, Calif. - A possibly armed person suffering an apparent mental health crisis in Oakland is in custody after barricading inside a home, police say. The Oakland Police Department responded to the situation at a home on Elysian Field Drive and Royal Oak Road. Police said when they first arrived...
Suspected Wallet Thief and Drug Deal Arrested by Ukiah Police
The following is a press release from the Ukiah Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On 07/15/2024 at approximately 11:35 am, Ukiah Police Department (UPD) Officers spoke with a victim who advised...
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