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Young father killed by suspected DUI driver outside Tesla plant in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. - A 26-year-old Oakland man and his wife were expecting their fourth child when his life was suddenly cut short outside his workplace, the Tesla plant, in Fremont. His family is heartbroken but proud of who Taniela "Finau" Hafoka was. He was killed by a suspected drunk driver...
Contra Costa DA's Office Rules Richmond Police Shooting of Kevin McDonald Justified, No Charges Filed
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office has released a report detailing the events leading up to the use of force death of 66-year-old Kevin James McDonald in Richmond. The report, part of an initiative aimed at providing transparency in cases involving law enforcement, sheds light on the incident that occurred last June.
TogetherSF Action cancels Monday mayoral debate after three candidates bail
And then there were none. TogetherSF Action canceled its planned mayoral debate for Monday, finally ending a flurry of controversy over the event. The political organization opted not to move forward with the debate after three of top five mayoral candidates declined to participate, citing concerns that included ties between TogetherSF and candidate Mark Farrell. ...
SFPD fails to comply with state law governing use of military gear. They aren't the only one
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's Police Department has failed to comply with a state law governing the use of military equipment, even though the law was written by its city attorney, David Chiu. The lack of compliance this week prompted two supervisors to call on the department to fulfill its...
DA rules use of force was justified in Richmond police killing
(KRON) — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office ruled that Richmond Police Department officers were justified in using lethal force when they fatally shot 66-year-old Kevin McDonald on June 28, 2023. No charges will be filed for McDonald’s death. The shooting happened as officers were serving a search warrant on the home of a […]
San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid undergoing upgrades
San Francisco’s iconic 52-year-old Transamerica Pyramid is in the midst of a revival that’s resulting in new upgrades as well as the reopening of its beloved Redwood Park, which has been closed since the pandemic. The upgrades include a lively redesign of the lobby, which had been split...
Traffic stop leads to man facing gun charges
(KRON) – A traffic violation leads to a Pacifica resident facing gun charges, according to the Colma Police Department. At 8:20 p.m. on Monday, Colma officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 3600 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard for a traffic violation. The officers contacted the sole occupant of the car. […]
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