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Shelter-in-place lifted at Gunn High School in Palo Alto after no threat was found
A shelter-in-place order at Gunn High School in Palo Alto was lifted after no threat was found, police said. The order went into place around 2:30 p.m. after an "unconfirmed threat" to the school Monday afternoon. “All students and staff are safe at this time,” the Palo Alto Police Department...
San Jose fire captain was part of 24 arrested in sting by undercover officers
The San Jose fire captain accused of sending lewd photos to someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl was one of the 24 people arrested in a sting conducted by undercover officers specifically targeting child predators. The sting was spearheaded by the Sacramento Sheriff's Office. While that investigation might be...
Monterey Woman Faces Felony Charges After Stolen Tow Truck Chase, Assault at Redwood City Gym
Laura Kettell, a 35-year-old woman from Monterey, was arrested after allegedly stealing a tow truck and leading police on a dangerous chase that included a confrontation at a Planet Fitness in Redwood City. The Redwood City Police Department reported that on April 19th, at approximately 6:03 pm, officers responded to a call from Enterprise Rent-a-Car about the theft, setting off a series of events that culminated in Kettell's arrest and multiple felony charges.
SoCal couple arrested after theft from store at Great Mall in Milpitas
Police in Milpitas arrested a young couple from the Southern California town of Glendale Sunday after they were found with a large quantity of fake jewelry used in scams after a reported theft at a store in the Great Mall.Police reported the arrests in a Monday morning social media round-up of arrest activity over the weekend.According to the post, officers responded to the Great Mall on Sunday shortly after 1 p.m. following a report of a theft from a store. While police did not provide details regarding what store at the Great Mall was targeted or what was stolen in the theft, but noted that officers found a large amount of fake jewelry similar to the type frequently used in jewelry swap scams during their investigation. Both suspects, an 18 and 20-year-old married couple from Glendale, were arrested for organized retail theft. Police did not identify the suspects.
Man in critical condition after vehicle hits him in San Jose
A man was clinging to life Monday after a vehicle hit and injured him south of downtown San Jose, according to police. Just before 1 p.m., police reported on social media the collision in the area of South First Street and Hollywood Avenue in the San Jose's Alma neighborhood, police said.
Whale Found Dead in Alameda Adds to Disturbing Trend in Incidents in the SF Bay Area
A 40-foot-long whale was found dead in Alameda on Sunday. The adult female gray whale washed ashore early morning and marked yet another grim toll in the string of cetacean deaths along the Bay Area coast. This incident is the first reported in the San Francisco Bay Area this year.
Headlines, April 22
BART Says Farewell to Legacy Trains (SFChron) When BART Was New (SFChron) Caltrain Tests Electric Service from S.F. to San Jose (Hoodline) SFMTA Announces it will Start Doing its Job? (SFGate) Muni Fares, Parking Fines to Rise (SFBay) Ferry Service to Sausalito Shut Down (MarinIJ, SFStandard, Hoodline) Fewer People are...
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