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Bay Area Memorial Day events
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Monday is Memorial Day, the day we honor those who have died in American wars. Across the Bay Area, communities will be coming together to honor the fallen. Here is a list of Memorial Day events around the Bay Area Monday. Bay Area Memorial Day events: San Francisco: Memorial Day in […]
Pedestrians crowded off Oakland sidewalk by growing homeless camp
OAKLAND -- Neighbors can no longer use a stretch of the sidewalk on E. 8th Street, near Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland.A car was parked on the sidewalk. A tent was also set up, along with other items, that blocked pedestrians from passing through. Pedestrians who live nearby have to walk out into the street to get to and from their homes."The kids who are walking to school have to get off the sidewalk because they can't go through. It's the only sidewalk since there isn't one on the other side of the street," said Hector Hugo.Hugo worried a car...
2 wounded, 2 detained in shooting at Oakland's Skyline High graduation
The graduation ceremony at Skyline High School in Oakland was marred by a shooting Thursday evening that left two adults wounded and two people detained, authorities said.Emergency crews were called to the school at about 7:42 p.m., said Oakland Fire Department spokesman Michael Hunt.Oakland Police Lt. Robert Trevino told reporters officers found two adults -- a male and a female -- with gunshot wounds. They were taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition, Trevino said.There were reports from the Oakland Fire Department that a third victim had self transported to an area hospital, but police did not corroborate...
Event held at USS San Francisco Memorial to remember crew's sacrifice
As the nation prepares to honor its fallen service members on Memorial Day, on Sunday morning in San Francisco, there was a gathering to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the crew of the WWII ship named for the City. It is a history still being written more than 80 years later.The mournful sound of bagpipes once again led the nation's colors to the memorial for the USS San Francisco at Land's End. The cruiser's torn bridge wings are on display, with holes ripped in them from the shelling the ship took in the brutal Battle of Guadalcanal. It was Nov....
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