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Crime & Emergencies in ...
The San Leandro Police are searching for a missing person, Lionel Askew, from a care home. He requires medication and has been missing since September 5.
The SFPD is seeking public help to locate April Martin Chartrand, a 67-year-old woman connected to a hate crime and now missing. She's believed to have left racist items on Grove Street.
Community & Society in ...
San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins launches 'Keeping it Safe with Dub Nation,' a free community safety event for children, featuring food, games, and law enforcement interaction.
Parks & Nature in ...
A young humpback whale was seen in Half Moon Bay's harbor, believed to have made a navigational mistake. Officials are monitoring it, urging the public to keep their distance.
A 20-year-old man, Elijah Scales, died after a shooting in Antioch on Peppertree Way. The Antioch PD is investigating the incident and seeking information.
Santa Rosa police arrested wanted gang member Javier Lesama Montano, carrying a loaded firearm and with an outstanding felony warrant, following a tip-off and a brief pursuit.
Oakland has updated its emergency dispatch system after two decades with Motorola's PremierOne CAD, aiming for faster 911 responses and better public safety.
A fire damaged two buildings and five businesses on West Portal Avenue in San Francisco, with no injuries reported. The incident was contained by 40 firefighters.
Two suspects were arrested following a violent theft involving bear spray at a Fairfield store, with arrests made after an employee recognized them the next day.
An inmate, Aamonte Hadley, died in San Francisco County Jail. Multiple agencies are investigating the cause, with findings to be released upon completion.
Food & Drinks in ...
Oakland's Burdell has been named "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine magazine, celebrated for its soul food and community spirit under Chef-owner Geoff Davis.
A 3-alarm fire ravaged a San José strip mall, impacting eight businesses and prompting partial road closures; no injuries were reported as the cause remains under investigation.
A 22-year-old man from Palo Alto was arrested for making violent threats against two political figures via Instagram and was charged under 18 U.S.C. § 875(c). The case was subsequently dismissed.
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