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13-year-old saves Hayward neighbors from fire; residents say problem stems from nearby encampment
This fire season, an East Bay community is fed up after dealing with another kind of fire emergency, stemming from a nearby homeless encampment. Thanks to a 13-year-old girl, residents of the Grand Terrace townhomes were spared from a much worse fate. However, neighbors believe unless city leaders take action, it'll only be a matter of time before something much worse happens."It was hellish. It was terrifying," says Thao Tran, who can be seen on surveillance video attempting to use a garden hose to put out a fast-moving fire outside his Hayward townhome early Sunday morning.In the video, you can...
Oakland faces $63 million in budget cuts; tough decisions to be made by November
At Oakland's finance committee meeting on Tuesday, staff acknowledged that budget cuts are already underway - cuts estimated at $63 million."One thing that we learned today, in addition to that $63 million, we are going to have to reopen the budget to more cuts beyond that," says Oakland City Council Member Janani Ramachandran.Oakland finds itself where many cities do: A revenue shortfall and expenses are way up - mostly due to public safety expenditures.In June, city council passed a contingency budget in case there were delays to the sale of the Oakland Coliseum. It was triggered October 1."For those $63...
Accused killer's sister describes Bob Lee as 'aggressive,' high on drugs during cross-examination
Testimony continued Tuesday in the Bob Lee Murder trial. Nima Momeni is accused of stabbing and killing Lee in the early morning hours of April 4, 2023. His sister, Khazar Momeni was back on the stand today for cross-examination.The reason there has been so much attention on this witness, the sister of the man accused of stabbing and killing Bob Lee is because other than the defendant, Nima Momeni, she was the last person to see Bob Lee alive.During cross-examination Tuesday, Khazar Momeni testified that Bob Lee was using cocaine and ketamine in the days prior to his murder, and...
Here's a look at new $32 million SF park featuring old Bay Bridge steel beams
There was a celebration for San Francisco's newest park on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors and city leaders held a grand opening celebration at Bayfront Park located right outside of the Chase Center.One familiar sight all over this park are the steel support beams from the old Bay Bridge.They are from the original eastern span of the bridge before it was replaced.MORE: Last truss of Bay Bridge's old eastern span removedThe very last truss on the Bay Bridge's old eastern span was removed on Monday. Here's a look at the construction in less than 20 seconds.They've been repurposed into benches...
Broadway's COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!
This New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.Don't miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony ® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and...
VIDEO: Family sues East Bay Park District over officer tasing incident that left man in coma
An unarmed San Francisco man remains unresponsive after being repeatedly tased in the water in Oakland back in April by an officer accused of purposefully concealing evidence, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit.The lawsuit states that 35-year-old Deontae Faison was in the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Park with a friend on April 5, 2024, when an East Bay Park District officer approached them about Faison driving with expired tags.Faison, who is Black, gave the officer a fake name. The lawsuit states he thought he was being treated differently than his friend, who is white.When more officers arrived,...
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San Jose city council removes Omar Torres from board and commission appointments amid investigation
The San Jose City Council decided to remove councilmember Omar Torres on Tuesday from his standing positions on commissions in the city of San Jose after his third week of missed meetings.It's the first action taken against the councilmember since a sexual misconduct investigation began.The City Council, except Councilmember Bien Doan, voted to excuse at least one of those absences from Oct. 8 after Torres said he missed because he was sick.He has said he does not intend to resign, but city leaders now taking action against him."As a father that has children, I believe that somewhere we need to...
East Bay high school forfeits 6 football games after principal says team played ineligible athletes
Students at an East Bay High School are outraged after the principal announced Friday that six football games would be forfeited due to ineligible players.The El Cerrito High School varsity football team is the squad in question. On Monday, students and players led a walkout. They chanted "Gauchos, Gauchos, Gauchos..." which is the school mascot.Parents and students are furious."The only thing the football team is asking for now is fairness. If you guys feel that these accusations are true, show us! Show us!" said Jonniesha Reed, whose son is on the football team.VIDEO: Bay Area high school swimmers can't compete...
Man caught on video harassing sea lions in Monterey
Sea lions have once again packed a Monterey beach this time at Sister City Park."They should rename Sister City Park to Seal City Park whenever this happens," said one onlooker.And it was here that the video was captured and posted to social media of a man disturbing the animals.The man in the blue shirt appears to whip yellow caution tape around scaring the sea lions which tumble down the rocks.VIDEO: Hundreds of sea lions invade popular Monterey beach, forcing it to close to humansA wild scene at a beach in Monterey. Hundreds of sea lions have taken over it, forcing...
Incarcerated women get job training, clothes for reentry in 1st-of-its-kind Bay Area Goodwill store
Incarcerated women are getting real-world work experience while serving time behind bars.The Elmwood Correctional Campus in Milpitas has set up a first-of-its-kind Goodwill store to serve as a transformative program."I'm telling you from ground up, this place was empty - we set up the racks, we sorted clothes, we put them on hangers and then it went from there, it went from an empty room to a little store," Sinica, a Goodwill job trainee said.MORE: 'Our voice matters': San Quentin prisoners cast their ballots in mock electionThis store is organized and now run by incarcerated women, like 46-year-old Sinica.The first-of-its...
How well did emergency alert system work during Oakland's Keller Fire? Here's what we found
Friday afternoon's Keller Fire in Oakland was relatively small but it had a big impact. The fire burned 15 acres in the densely occupied Oakland Hills, threatening homes as it climbed uphill, eventually damaging two houses.ABC7 News reporter Leslie Brinkley delved into how well the emergency alert system worked.RELATED: Remaining evacuated residents in Oakland Hills fire allowed back home Sunday nightOakland Hills resident Brady Tymn says his cellphone was lighting up from all of the alerts."I started getting alerts on my phone when I was in the car about the Oakland fire," said Tymn.The Keller Fire burned land next door...
West SJ residents continue to fight proposed Costco plan ahead of City Council vote
A recent opening of a North Bay Costco brought along celebrity appearances, giveaways and lots of excitement. But the possibility of a new warehouse store in the South Bay is being met with much different emotions.Shuttered storefronts in West San Jose may soon be demolished and revitalized.The San Jose City Council will vote Tuesday to turn part of the WestGate West Shopping Center into a brand-new Costco.But hundreds of neighbors have written letters in opposition."This is just a nice neighborhood area," Wesley Lau said. "Traffic is already bad as it is. And I think this area is not meant to...
How San Francisco Unified's new superintendent plans to tackle budget deficit, save school district
A new leader is set to take the reins of the embattled San Francisco Unified School District after Dr. Matt Wayne's resignation last Friday. The school board will formally appoint Dr. Maria Su during a meeting on Tuesday.ABC7 News reporter Lyanne Melendez sat down with Dr. Su to talk about her vision and how she expects to close their huge budget deficit.RELATED: San Francisco Unified school closures on hold as superintendent steps down, new leader appointedLyanne: "I have to address the elephant in the room. You have never been a teacher, you have never led a school district. What makes...
Attorneys for 26 Golden Gate Bridge pro-Palestinian protesters call for all charges to be dropped
Twenty-six Pro-Palestinian protesters facing charges for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge back in April are expected back in court Monday morning.Their attorneys are once again calling for all charges to be dropped in the case.RELATED: 26 Golden Gate Bridge protesters turn themselves in after DA files chargesThey've already filed one motion, asking for the court to dismiss the case.They also asked the court the disqualify San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins -- claiming bias in the case.Jenkins denied those accusations back in August. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
MRI confirms San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk tore ACL, MCL; out for season, ESPN sources say
Less than 24 hours after wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk injured his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers got the bad news they were expecting.Aiyuk suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will require surgery and end his 2024 season after just seven games, a source confirmed to ESPN.On Monday, further tests confirmed what Niners coach Kyle Shanahan was expecting on Sunday night. After a 28-16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Shanahan said all signs pointed toward an ACL but a closer look was still needed and that the Niners were...
San Francisco moves forward with speed cameras: Here's where you will see one
San Francisco inked a new deal to bring speed cameras to city streets.In just a couple months, they could be catching drivers leading to big fines.Speed cameras will be put up in 33 locations across the city.Some of the locations include:Lincoln Way at 27th AvenueFulton Street at 2nd AvenueBay St. at Octavia They'll go up in places where drivers often speed-- and where several people have been killed."We are finally going to deploy a tool that 200 other cities in America are using. That has reduced fatalities and crashes by up to 70%," mentioned during a San Francisco board meeting.Cameras...
Monday is last day you can register by mail or online to vote in California in November election
Are you registered to vote? If you aren't already - but you want to to vote in November's election - there's a deadline you need to know about.Monday is the last day you can register by mail or online.If you miss that deadline, you can still participate in same day voter registration through Election Day.MORE: CA propositions: Everything to know about measures on minimum wage, marriage equality and moreAccording to the Secretary of State's Office, same-day voting can be done at local county elections offices or any in-person voting location.Californians who take part in same-day registration, known as "conditional registration"...
2 teens missing after Bay Area homecoming dance found safe, district says
Two teens missing since they left a Friday night homecoming dance at San Lorenzo High School have been found safe and are being reunited with their families, according to the San Lorenzo Unified School District.School officials say Michelle Olivas and Elvis Merino went to the dance together on Friday, Oct. 18.Olivas is a student at San Lorenzo high and Merino traveled to the Bay Area from Mendocino County to attend the event.They were supposed to meet their parents afterward, but neither teen showed up.Both were considered at-risk since they're only 15 years old.The district said in a statement: "We are tremendously grateful for this outcome and happy for the families involved and for our entire school district community. We do not have any additional information to share at this time." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Legacy SF Mexican restaurant stays open despite 3 break-ins and plans to sell
A legacy Mexican restaurant, which was at risk of closing due to three break-ins in one week, says it plans to stay open -- at least for now.Surveillance video from El Faro earlier this month shows a broken window and a suspect inside the Mission District restaurant.Owner Raymunda Ramirez says she was so discouraged by the burglaries that she wanted to close the restaurant after working there for 45 years and more than 20 years as owner.Her niece set up a GoFundMe page to help with repairs.MORE: Video shows popular Oakland restaurant burglarized for 7th time in 4 yearsRamirez says...
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