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San Francisco Target Labeled ‘Most Dangerous’ Department Store in America, Armed Forces Man the Door to Stop Rampant Shoplifting
Along with its bragging rights as a go-to destination for a nearly third of U.S. retail shoppers and a 90% brand awareness, Target now has an outlet in San Francisco that has been dubbed America‘s ‘most dangerous’ department store. Knewz.com has learned that giving credence to this title, nearly every item on its shelves is […]
Half Moon Bay mayor's son dies in motorcycle accident
Half Moon Bay is mourning the loss of a community member; the mayor's son. He was killed this weekend in a motorcycle crash. The mayor asked for privacy but spoke with us off camera about his son, 28-year-old Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado.
Safeway removes self-checkout kiosks from some Bay Area stores
OAKLAND, Calif. - Shoppers at some Bay Area Safeway stores will no longer have the option to use self-checkout kiosks. The grocery chain confirmed to KTVU that it's getting rid of the self-checkout machines at several stores, although they wouldn't specify which ones. Safeway officials said they're removing the kiosks...
Millbrae Man Charged in Felony Hit-and-Run Leaving Woman Severely Injured
A Millbrae man is behind bars after allegedly plowing his car into a female pedestrian and then speeding off, leaving her fighting for her life. Nathan U. Tuvalu, 32, was arrested Sunday morning after the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office received a call about the accident at approximately 5:40 a.m. The crash occurred near the corner of Millbrae Ave. and El Camino Real, according to the Sheriff's Office.
What's open on Memorial Day?
(KRON) — Monday is Memorial Day, the day we celebrate the men and women who died fighting for the United States in wars. Around the Bay Area, there are events and ceremonies being held to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Many businesses and government agencies are closed in observation of the holiday. Here’s […]
Asian Americans underrepresented in politics, but a Bay Area race is shaking things up this November
On the ballot this November in the 17th Congressional District representing parts of San Jose, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Newark, and Cupertino are two candidates facing off. Anita Chen is running to unseat Ro Khanna, who's running for a fifth term in office.
South Bay couple fighting landlord over living conditions
Mold, roaches and animal feces are just some of the allegations made about unhealthy living conditions at their apartment. But the landlord's family says this is an example of squatters taking advantage of an elderly woman who was trying to help.
Why this blighted theater sits empty after 17 years
As the Tower Theater’s corroded marquee scene loomed overhead, Alex Collins looked at the decrepit single-screen movie palace on Mission Street, its entrance boarded up and the scaffolding of its vertical sign visible. “It’s terrible,” said Collins, who used to live blocks from the historic theater. “It’s just plastered...
Belmont Police Launch Homicide Probe After Man, 27, Fatally Shot in Isolated Incident
A grim scene unfolded in Belmont where a 27-year-old man was gunned down, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities. According to the Belmont Police Department, officers rushed to the intersection of Hiller Street and Irwin Street at around 8 p.m. on May 24 after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found the victim wounded by multiple gunshots.
Encampment fire found burning in building, SFFD responding
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Fire Department is responding to a structure fire in the Bayview-Hunters Point area. The fire is burning at 600 Amador Street. In a post on X, SFFD said it had located an encampment fire and was in the process of extinguishing it. No one has been displaced or […]
Scott Peterson returns to court this week in a bid to clear his name
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Convicted killer Scott Peterson will be back in a San Mateo courtroom on Wednesday as he continues his legal fight to clear his name of murder. A jury convicted Peterson nearly 20 years ago of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner on Christmas Eve in 2002.
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