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3 Alameda police officers charged in 2021 in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez: DA
Nearly three years after 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez died in custody, Alameda police officers are facing charges. The announcement comes after District Attorney Pamela Price said she was reopening the case earlier this year.
San Francisco fireman dies unexpectedly
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco fireman has died unexpectedly, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Lt. Stephen Silvestrich died unexpectedly at his home Tuesday after his tour of duty, officials said. Silvestrich first joined the department on Aug. 26, 2002, where he worked as a firefighter paramedic until...
Driver who struck cyclist Sunday was a Berkeley man, 19
The driver who hit a cyclist in Berkeley on Sunday, resulting in major injuries to the cyclist's leg, was a teenager with an arrest warrant, records show. Torin Whittle, 19, was arrested in connection with the warrant, which stemmed from a vehicle theft investigation, according to records online. He was released that day on a citation.
Vallejo resident arrested for February homicide
(KRON) – A Vallejo resident was arrested for a homicide that occurred two months ago, according to the Vallejo Police Department. The Vallejo Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a shooting near the intersection of Bonnie Way and Melody Lane on Feb. 4. Responding officers found a man suffering from at least […]
A Lowrider Cruise in Honor of Selena, the Queen of Tejano, in San Francisco
It’s been almost 30 years since Selena, the undisputed Queen of Tejano Music, was tragically murdered — but a group of lowriders are ensuring her memory isn’t forgotten. On Saturday, April 20, a lowrider cruise in San Francisco’s Mission District will pay tribute to the widely beloved singer of hits like “Como La Flor” and “Amor Prohibido.” The cruise will start at 4 p.m., and run along Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and 20th Streets.
How earthquake preparation has changed since 1906
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thursday marked the anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and fire that devastated San Francisco, killing 3,000 people. It's been more than a century since then and a lot of lessons have been learned when it comes to being prepared for a quake. Before 1906, building codes were lax because of profits. […]
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