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Teens missing since San Lorenzo homecoming danceFOX 2 San Francisco1 day ago
Video: Weekend sideshows in Vallejo, Richmond, Oakland net 20 arrestsYahoo!1 day ago
Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwiseFOX 2 San Francisco4 hours ago
2 Oakland Police Officers Face On-Duty DUI Charges, Drawing Concerns From DAKQED1 day ago
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California Mother Sentenced in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Toddler
A Fremont mother has been sentenced after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fentanyl overdose death of her 23-month-old son, Kristofer Ferreyra. Sophia Gastelum-Vera, 27, was emotional as she addressed the court on Monday, expressing remorse for the tragic loss and vowing to continue her rehabilitation from addiction. Her case is part of a growing list of fentanyl-related incidents that have claimed the lives of young children across the Bay Area, raising alarms over the dangerous presence of the powerful opioid in family homes.
2 teens missing after Bay Area homecoming dance found safe, district says
Two teens missing since they left a Friday night homecoming dance at San Lorenzo High School have been found safe and are being reunited with their families, according to the San Lorenzo Unified School District.School officials say Michelle Olivas and Elvis Merino went to the dance together on Friday, Oct. 18.Olivas is a student at San Lorenzo high and Merino traveled to the Bay Area from Mendocino County to attend the event.They were supposed to meet their parents afterward, but neither teen showed up.Both were considered at-risk since they're only 15 years old.The district said in a statement: "We are tremendously grateful for this outcome and happy for the families involved and for our entire school district community. We do not have any additional information to share at this time." If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Oakland neighborhood fed up with tires being dumped along their streets
An Oakland neighborhood said they're fed up with the hundreds of old tires being dumped all over their sidewalk.People who live in the area said they know who is dumping the tires, and they've reported it to the city, but they say the city isn't doing anything to stop him."When I saw these tires, I was just astonished because the pile is literally taller than me," said East Oakland resident Ansel Troy. Neighbors said the tires first appeared about three months ago, and every time the city cleans them up the tires come right back."What am I supposed to do....
Dangerous California sideshow leads to multiple police chases, 20 arrests, and several cars impounded
Car sideshows are illegal in California. The post Dangerous California sideshow leads to multiple police chases, 20 arrests, and several cars impounded appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Oakland Hills resident looks to rebuild after fire severely damages home
After a dangerous weekend in the Oakland Hills due to a fire, residents are now getting a chance to take stock of the damage.Watching fire crews board up her house, Delane Sims told KPIX it still feels surreal that her home of close to 30 years has been forever changed."This is where we had our Thanksgivings, our special occasions, just all of the memories," said Sims.Sims' home was severely damaged during the Friday fire in the Oakland Hills. She said her husband was home at the time and barely escaped with his life."When he got up there was just flames...
See’s Candies in Oakland burglarized Saturday
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A See’s Candies location in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood was burglarized over the weekend after thieves shattered a front window to gain entry, according to the Oakland Police Department. Oakland police responded on Saturday around 6:45 a.m. to a report of a commercial burglary at 5802 College Avenue. Arriving officers located evidence […]
Family of SF man left in a coma after Oakland tasering files lawsuit
The family of a San Francisco man has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit after he was tasered while in the Oakland Estuary last April.Attorneys say the man -- 35-year-old San Francisco resident Deontae Faison -- has been in a coma since the incident involving an East Bay Regional Park District police officer.According to attorneys, the officer left him struggling in the water. The suit has been filed against the park district, Alameda County, and the two officers involved in the incident. Attorneys shared edited body camera video of the incident, along with their account of what happened.Attorneys said...
Empty shopping mall in troubled California downtown set for Auction Next Month
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The future of the former Westfield San Francisco Centre, now known as Emporium Centre, will be determined at an auction next month as the receivership process nears completion, according to local reports.
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