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1 dead, 1 critically injured in I-280 collision near Redwood City
One person died and a second was critically injured following a crash Tuesday night on southbound Interstate Highway 280 near Redwood City, according to the California Highway Patrol.The CHP said that around 10 p.m., a Hyundai Accent and a pickup truck collided on southbound I-280 near the Edgewood Road offramp. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and were found lying on the roadway. One of the drivers was pronounced dead on the scene, while the other was rushed to a hospital due to severe injuries. The agency is yet to confirm which driver died.Due to the crash, the southbound lanes of I-280 south of Edgewood Road were closed.
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.
1 man, 1 juvenile arrested in robberies of mail carriers in Belmont, Palo Alto
PALO ALTO – Two people were arrested, including a juvenile, following the robberies of two United States Postal Service mail carriers on the Peninsula over the weekend, authorities said.Around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, police in Belmont responded to a robbery on the 700 block of Old County Road. Officers said the mail carrier, identified as a woman in her 40s, suffered minor physical injuries in the robbery but declined medical treatment at the scene.No weapon was used in the robbery, police said.Officers received an alert about the suspects and the suspect vehicle, a black 2013 Infiniti G37 coupe. Shortly after 2:15...
Victim tracks stolen truck to Oakland, waits hours for police response
OAKLAND, Calif. - An auto-theft victim expressed frustration with Oakland police after officers took hours to respond to the location where he tracked his stolen pickup truck. "I feel like the criminal justice system is failing in California. This is a symptom of it," said the man, who wished to remain anonymous.
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 […]
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 […]
Tesla sued over air pollution from Fremont factory operations
Tesla is accused of violating federal air standards at its Fremont factory, according to a lawsuit filed by an East Bay nonprofit. Oakland-based Environmental Democracy Project claims Tesla is hurting the environment in Fremont by violating the Clean Air Act. A complaint filed by the group said "Tesla has exposed residents and workers in the area surrounding the Fremont factory to excess amounts of air pollution, including nitrogen oxides, arsenic, cadmium, and other harmful chemicals."
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