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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.
Murder victims’ families push to recall Santa Clara County DA Rosen
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Families of murder victims say they want Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen recalled. They don’t agree with Rosen’s efforts to remove capital prisoners from death row. The LoBue family is among 15 families who have been forced to relieve their nightmare while Rosen tried to reduce the sentences […]
7 juveniles arrested in mall theft spree totaling $2K: Milpitas police
(KRON) — The Milpitas Police Department (MPD) said it has arrested seven juveniles in connection with a clothing theft spree that hit various stores at the Great Mall. MPD reported officers responded to 447 Great Mall Drive at 1:28 p.m. Sunday on a report of a “group of juveniles stealing merchandise from several stores.” Officers […]
Former Santa Clara official fined for violating campaign rules
A former Santa Clara official is being fined for multiple campaign violations years after losing a Santa Clara County supervisor race. Former Santa Clara Councilmember Dominic Caserta was slapped with a $22,500 fine from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) over misuse of campaign funds in his 2018 bid for the District 4 Board of... The post Former Santa Clara official fined for violating campaign rules appeared first on San José Spotlight.
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
Cain Velasquez gets new sentencing hearing date for 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has a new sentencing date. Initially scheduled for Friday in Santa Clara County (Calif.) court, Velasquez’s hearing was continued to a later date. Court records now reveal that date will be Jan. 24. At the hearing, Velasquez will go before Judge Arthur Bolcanegra,...
SB I-680 in East San Jose reopens after emergency closure
(KRON) — Southbound Interstate 680 in East San Jose was reopened at 6:44 a.m. Tuesday morning after all lanes were shut down as part of an “emergency road closure,” according to 511 SF Bay. All lanes were initially blocked at 5:08 a.m. I-680 in the southbound direction was closed at Alum Rock Avenue, California Highway […]
Stanford researchers map ‘White-Only’ properties in Santa Clara Co. using AI
(KRON) — Researchers at Stanford University and Princeton University have teamed up with the County of Santa Clara to attempt to map and redact racial covenants around the county by using artificial intelligence. Racially restrictive covenants are clauses in property deeds that ban individuals of a particular race from buying a home. Despite the U.S. […]
Major Paving Work on Heavily-Used California State Thoroughfare: Lane Closures and Delays Expected
Caltrans Bay Area-District 4 has announced significant paving work on State Route 82 (El Camino Real) in Santa Clara County, specifically in Mountain View. The construction will involve crews working overnight, from 8 PM to 7 AM on weeknights, as they continue paving the northbound lanes of SR-82, progressing southward in segments.
UPDATE: San Jose leaders approve embattled colleague’s excused absence
The San Jose City Council is formally excusing embattled Councilmember Omar Torres’ absence from an earlier meeting as he battles child sex abuse allegations — allowing Torres to dodge the public eye while holding onto his seat. Councilmember Bien Doan was the lone objection to the council’s Tuesday 8-1-2 vote, with Torres and Councilmember Dev... The post UPDATE: San Jose leaders approve embattled colleague’s excused absence appeared first on San José Spotlight.
New police chief of California's safest big city a familiar face to rank-and-file officers
The San Jose City Council confirmed the appointment of acting Police Chief Paul Joseph as the department's permanent chief on Tuesday. Joseph, who has been serving as acting chief since March after former Chief Anthony Mata's retirement, will officially assume the role on Monday.
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