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49ers lose Brandon Aiyuk to a serious knee injury after getting Ricky Pearsall back
The emotional lift of Ricky Pearsall's return to the field 50 days after he was shot lasted less than a half. Then the San Francisco 49ers had to deal with some more bad news at receiver.Brandon Aiyuk went down with a right knee injury in Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that coach Kyle Shanahan fears is a season-ending ACL tear.Shanahan said the team was waiting for confirmation from an MRI scheduled for Monday, but the expectation is that Aiyuk will miss the rest of the season in the latest injury blow to a San Francisco team already...
Thousands participate in the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's
More than 2,000 people participated in the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's at Pier 27 in San Francisco on Saturday including members of the ABC7 family.This is the "ABC7 Memory Makers" seventh time participating.Our very own ABC7 News I-Team reporter Melanie Woodrow emceed the event.What a morning! Super fun co-hosting the @AlzNorCalNorNev walk with @GrantLodes. @abc7newsbayarea is a longtime media sponsor. Incredible crowd, ☀️ & energy. Our 🐶 was oh so happy to cool off with some 🍦 afterwards 😆 pic.twitter.com/KcLCgDClRw— Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) October 19, 2024 Nearly 720,000 people are living Alzheimer's or some form of dementia in California.There...
Bay Area communities count down to Election Day as they push to get voters to the polls
With Election Day just around the corner and a number of contentious races, there's a lot at stake.Teachers, concerned citizens, community groups--many of them are reaching out to prospective voters, hoping to get them to the polls on Nov. 5."Getting everyone registered to vote could not be more important this year," said Bishop Jerry Macklin.So many important local, state and federal seats up for grabs this election year. Community groups are doing what they can to educate voters.At Glad Tidings Church in Hayward on Saturday, people registered to vote, and they got information on several local political races.MORE: CA propositions:...
Philip Zimbardo, psychologist behind controversial 'Stanford Prison Experiment,' dies at 91
Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. He was 91.Stanford University announced Friday that Zimbardo died Oct. 14 at his home in San Francisco. A cause of death was not provided.In the 1971 prison study, Zimbardo and a team of graduate students recruited college-aged males to spend two weeks in a mock prison in the basement of a building on the Stanford campus.The study was ended after six days as the students playing guards became psychologically abusive and those playing prisoners became anxious, emotionally...
Mountain West commissioner heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics" and that she is heartbroken over what has transpired this season surrounding the Spartans and their opponents.Four teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming, with none of the schools explicitly saying why they were forfeiting.A group of Nevada players issued a statement saying they will not take the floor when the Wolf Pack are scheduled to host the Spartans on...
More residents return home following Oakland Hills fire after most evacuation orders lifted
A wind-fueled brush fire Friday damaged at least two structures and forced hundreds to evacuate. Forward progress has been stopped, and firefighters are hoping to have the fire under control by Saturday night.The fire is currently at 60% containment. At least 15 acres burned.Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington said about 200 firefighters from several Bay Area fire departments were called to back up the Oakland Fire Department after the fire broke out at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday off Interstate Highway 580 and Keller Avenue. Cal Fire assisted with air support."Without them, we would be having a very different conversation,"...
TIMELINE: Red Flag Warning expires in Bay Area
A Red Flag Warning ended Saturday at 5 p.m. for the Bay Area and Central Coast.Strong winds and low humidity continue to create dangerous fire conditions.INTERACTIVE MAP: Track power outages across CaliforniaNorth winds are 10-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative humidity could be as low as 8%.The Red Flag Warning will be in effect through 5 p.m. Saturday.MORE: 3,000+ Napa County PG&E customers could be impacted during public safety power shutoffsA Wind Advisory lasted through 8 a.m. Saturday in the North Bay Mountains with gusts up to 50 mph.Winds relax Saturday afternoon, and the high fire danger is over.Watch the latest AccuWeather forecast and take a look at recent weather stories and videos.
'Our voice matters': San Quentin prisoners cast their ballots in mock election
At San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, an election-year tradition just wrapped up. Prisoners casted their ballot in a mock election to make their voices heard, despite being denied the right to vote while serving felony sentences.Hundreds of prisoners incarcerated inside of San Quentin are keeping current with the news not just to be in the know, but also to be informed voters."I like giving people the feeling of agency - that their voice matters," said Juan Moreno Haines, who is incarcerated at San Quentin.Haines is one of the estimated 4 million people nationwide who will not get a chance to vote...
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...
Bay Area educators respond to Donald Trump's plan to dismantle Dept. of Education
Former President Donald Trump took aim at the way education is being handled in the country.He said he wanted to dismantle the Department of Education and pull funding from public schools that taught certain subjects.He discussed his plans during an interview Friday on Fox News."We're going to take the Department of Education and close it," Trump said. "I'm going to close it."MORE: SJSU becomes a target as Trump pledges to ban transgender athletes"Here's what bothers me about that," Brian Kilmeade said during the interview. "Let's say you have a liberal city, like Los Angeles or San Diego, and they just...
San Francisco Unified school closures on hold as superintendent steps down, new leader appointed
In a stunning development, the San Francisco Unified School District announced Friday that they will not be closing any schools in the 2025-26 school year.This comes as current Superintendent Matt Wayne also announced Friday that he is stepping down and will be succeeded by Dr. Maria Su, the co-lead of the City's School Stabilization Team."I believe the time is right for new leadership in the District," wrote Wayne in a statement posted on SFUSD's website. "From day one, every decision I have made has been to benefit the students, families, and staff of SFUSD, including this one."Wayne's resignation comes just...
Oakland Hills fire forces hundreds to evacuate, damages at least 2 homes, officials say
A wind-whipped brush fire Friday damaged at least two structures and forced hundreds to evacuate as flames burned dangerously close to homes in the Oakland Hills.UPDATE: Oakland Hills fire now at 50% containment; at least 2 homes damagedThe fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. burning near the intersection of Mountain Blvd. and Keller Ave. which is a little over a mile away from the Oakland Zoo.It burned at least 15 acres with 35% containment, according to fire officials.VIDEO: 5-alarm brush fire damages Oakland Hills homes, 33 years after firestormVideo shows the intense moments as the fire spread quickly near I-580...
Crews battling over 850-acre vegetation fire east of Vacaville area, CAL FIRE says
Firefighters are currently battling a vegetation fire that broke out Friday on the 6200 block of Hay Road in Dixon, east of Vacaville.The fire is currently at 869 acres and is 20% contained.CAL FIRE says its Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit is assisting.MAP: Track wildfires across CaliforniaStay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.
Vans partners with viral Cal sophomore to issue $100K field goal challenge to Jason Kelce
There is an exciting update on the UC Berkeley sophomore who is having the semester of his life.We all remember when Daniel Villasenor kicked a $100,000 field goal during the "College GameDay" show on ESPN just two weeks ago.You may also recall that he pulled off the field goal in his Vans -- and let's just say those shoes have seen better days.The shoe company noticed. Vans got in touch with Villasenor and matched a $100,000 donation to hurricane victims.RELATED: Cal student relives moment winning $100,000 at ESPN's 'College GameDay'Now, the company is partnering with Villasenor to issue a challenge."Jason Kelce, these are what I kicked in," Villasenor said in a video, holding up his pair of Vans. "Let's see if you can kick it in your Timbs to a $100K donation."Vans even made Villasenor a pair of specialized Vans that are also cleats. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Costco opens 1st Napa location with their largest wine selection in the US: 'It's humungous'
The City of Napa is celebrating the grand opening of its first Costco.It's bringing 350 new jobs to the area in the heart of California wine country."It's humungous, it has some really cool things you would not think Costco would carry but it adds flavor to what we already have in the area" Justin Altares, a Vallejo resident said.VIDEO: Michelle Obama spotted at East Bay Costco promoting new drink brandSome Costco shoppers in the East Bay got a big surprise earlier this week -- former First Lady Michelle Obama.Costco opened its first location in Napa Friday morning."Well there was people...
SFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne plans to resign Friday, report says
Embattled San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Matt Wayne plans to resign Friday two years into his tenure, according to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle.The school board is meeting to discuss an employee resignation at 5 p.m. on Friday, but would not confirm Wayne is the employee. The Chronicle reports that employee is Wayne and if his dismissal is approved, it would take effect immediately.Wayne has faced a lot of criticism for his plan to close or merge schools to shore up the district's finances and avoid a state takeover.RELATED: SF Mayor London Breed slams SFUSD superintendent over...
Former Bay Area Christian school employee accused of selling student pornography
A former employee at a San Jose private school is facing federal charges.Todd Baldwin is the former director of operations at Valley Christian High School.According to a criminal complaint, he's accused of selling student pornography in exchange for money.Attorney Lauren Cerri represents child sexual abuse victims - but not in this specific case."So the consequences are severe, he's facing 10 years to life because these images are digital - they're on the internet, who knows how widespread they've already spread or they can in the future," Cerri said.MORE: North Bay PE teacher charged with 21 felony sex crimes against female...
Khazar Momeni takes stand in Bob Lee murder trial, testifies brother did not kill Cash App founder
The woman at the center of the Bob Lee murder case took the stand this afternoon. Nima Momeni is accused of stabbing and killing Bob Lee in April 2023. Prosecutors allege Momeni was angry at Lee in connection with his sister being drugged and sexually assaulted at another man's apartment.Khazar Momeni was soft-spoken initially, placing her Valentino clutch and oversized sunglasses on the witness stand. When asked when she learned her brother killed Lee, she responded, "My brother has not killed Bob Lee. I don't know anything else about the case."RELATED: Whippits, bowl of drugs: Bob Lee's friend takes stand,...
Red Flag Warning puts Bay Area firefighters, residents on high alert amid wildfire threat
In the North Bay, firefighters across the region are on high alert for wildfire. A Red Flag Warning goes into effect Thursday night but already, high winds were kicking up, raising anxiety levels among homeowners.Strong winds were kicking up across Sonoma County Thursday, signaling red flag conditions. CAL FIRE's Santa Rosa station posted a red banner letting the public know about high fire danger."So with red flag conditions coming in, the concern is fuels have had all summer to cure and be ready to burn, so when you add wind to that element, it drives fire behavior," said CAL FIRE...
Bay Area startup claims it developed 2-way communication between people via dreams
A Bay Area startup says it has unlocked a way for communication between humans during sleep.The Redwood City startup says it reached the milestone on Sept. 24 with the technology that linked two people in a lucid dream state. It achieved the communication again in October.Lucid dreaming is a state in which you're asleep but also aware you're dreaming.Michael Raduga is CEO of REMspace and showed pictures of participantsMORE: World's most powerful x-ray laser created in Bay Area lab set for major upgrade: Here's a look"For example, when this participant found himself in a lucid dream, our server sent him...
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