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Two arrested in connection to two Peninsula USPS carrier robberies
(KRON) — A Sacramento man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in connection with robberies that happened in Palo Alto and Belmont over the weekend. In both cases, the victims were United States Postal Service workers, the Palo Alto Police Department said. The first robbery happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in Belmont on […]
Suspect in killings of 2 San Lorenzo women captured out of state
SAN LORENZO, Calif. - A suspect accused of killing two women in San Lorenzo was arrested in Kansas and awaits extradition back to California. The Alameda County District Attorney has charged 31-year-old Howard Reed with double murder in the shooting deaths of Jingwei "Melanie" Zhang, 32, and Dorothy Mak, 38.
San Jose District 2 candidate bridges labor-business divide
San Jose’s long-standing divide between business and labor interests might come down to the District 2 race and could bring more collaboration to the City Council. District 2 candidate Pamela Campos announced a slate of endorsements on Friday from both sides of the council’s business and labor divide. She is running against retired sheriff officer... The post San Jose District 2 candidate bridges labor-business divide appeared first on San José Spotlight.
San José Police Seek Public's Help in Finding Suspect Accused of Assaulting Minor
In a distressing incident that has rocked the quiet streets of San José, the San José Police Department is urgently calling on the community to aid in the search for a suspect accused of the heinous crime of sexually assaulting a minor. The attack, which took place on April 9, was carried out under the Highway 280 overpass as the young girl was making her way home. The San José Police Department, in a public report, detailed the assault, explaining that the suspect overpowered the girl and held her against her will. She eventually managed to fight off her attacker, who fled the scene on a bicycle.
Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA’s Office undermines racial justice efforts
This May marks four years since the killing of George Floyd and the largest social uprisings for racial justice in the history of the country. In Santa Clara County, local officials and law enforcement administrators responded quickly with public proclamations both acknowledging the existence of racial bias, as well as declaring policy reforms to address... The post Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA’s Office undermines racial justice efforts appeared first on San José Spotlight.
'Political Football:' Future Uncertain for Program Reuniting Migrant Families
In her driveway in East Palo Alto, Norma Lima watched her two boys zip around on their scooters in the spring sunshine. After years of separation from her younger son, it gave her a thrill to see Diego, 6, playing with his 10-year-old brother José. Lima used to be...
Man found guilty of killing, dismembering fiancée and hiding remains in trash bag
ALAMEDA, Calif. (TCD) -- A 43-year-old man faces 15 years to life in prison for killing his fiancée in 2023, hiding her dismembered remains in a black garbage bag, and dumping them near a shoreline. Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced May 13 that a jury found Joseph...
San Jose girl attacked while walking home from school, police say
(KRON) — A girl was walking home from school in San Jose when a homeless man grabbed her, forced the girl under an Interstate 280 overpass, and sexually assaulted her, police said. Detectives identified the suspect as 50-year-old Julian Salvador Martinez, and police are requesting the public’s assistance to find and arrest him. The attack […]
2 suspects sought in armed robbery outside Redwood City gas station
Authorities in San Mateo County are searching for two male suspects in an armed robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon near a Redwood City gas station.According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery in unincorporated Redwood City Tuesday at around 4:15 p.m. Deputies arrived at the ARCO gas station on the 1800 block of Woodside Rd. and found the two victims, who said they were approached by two suspects and robbed of personal belongings. Authorities said the victims claimed the suspects made criminal threats and displayed a firearm during the robbery. The two victims were not injured. The first suspect was described as a Hispanic man in his early 20s with long hair. The second suspect was described as biracial man, also in his early 20s, with long hair and a small mustache. Authorities said the suspects fled on foot towards Santa Clara Ave. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Deputy Natasha Coral at ncoral@smcgov.org or 650-363-4911. Anonymous tips can be provided via the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
Ivy League graduate vanishes in East Bay after running away from psych hospital
(KRON) — A young Hayward man is missing after he ran away from an East Bay hospital in the midst of a mental health crisis, his family said. Dennis Chau, 25, was a patient at John George Psychiatric Hospital in San Leandro. On April 23, Dennis was transferred to San Leandro Hospital for an appointment. Dennis escaped […]
Man dies of injuries after being shot at San Jose homeless encampment next to Highway 280
A man who was shot at a homeless encampment in San Jose last week has died of his injuries, police said Tuesday.The shooting happened on May 9 at about 5:46 p.m. at an encampment in the area of McLaughlin Avenue and Interstate Highway 280. San Jose police said officers responding to a report of a shooting found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.The officers began life-saving measures on the victim who was neither conscious nor breathing, police said. He was taken to a hospital where he was stabilized but remained in critical condition. The suspect fled before officers...
2 Bay Area Red Lobster locations are closed amid national closures
(KRON) — Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster closed more than 50 locations nationwide on Tuesday and two are in the Bay Area. The Fremont and Rohnert Park locations have abruptly closed as of Tuesday. TAGeX Brands announced Monday that the company is auctioning the locations online from Tuesday through Thursday, May 16. According to TAGeX […]
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