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Man impersonates police officer in Campbell

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

Sept. 25Noon in the 500 block of Nido Drive: Someone entered an apartment window and took jewelry and cash.1:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: Two suspects took fragrances from a store and got into a white Honda Accord.7:06 p.m. in the 1300 block of Capri Drive: A man, 31, was reportedly passed out inside his car. He was contacted and found to be under the influence of a narcotic. Drug paraphernalia and heroin were located during a search incident to his arrest. He also had an outstanding warrant.12:25 a.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue: During a dispute, a man, 34, who is restrained from the victim, choked and hit her. He took her phone to prevent her from calling 911 and fled. The victim sustained two minor cuts. The man was later located at a nearby business and denied the allegations.Sept. 267:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Camden Avenue: A chop saw was stolen from the back of a truck.Overnight in the 1600 block of Winchester Boulevard: Someone slashed the tire...

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse is coming soon. Here’s what you should know

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

By Ashley Strickland | CNNAn annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies over North, Central and South America on October 14, creating a singular spectacle for those in its path — and a rare opportunity for scientists.The dazzling celestial event will allow millions of people to witness “the awe and the wonder of seeing a beautiful ring of fire eclipse,” said Peg Luce, acting director of the Heliophysics Division at NASA headquarters.The “ring of fire” nickname comes from the appearance of annular solar eclipses, which are like total solar eclipses, except the moon is at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, so they can’t completely block the sun. Instead, the sun’s fiery light surrounds the moon’s shadow, creating the so-called ring of fire.The annular solar eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and pass from the Oregon coast to Texas’ Gulf Coast, appearing in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. The lunar shadow will a...

Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday’s drawing

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNThe Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no ticket matched all numbers to nab the grand prize during Monday night’s drawing.The mammoth prize up for grabs Wednesday is the third largest in Powerball history. If won, the lucky player will have the option to claim a $551.7 million cash prize, before tax, according to Powerball’s website.The jackpot rolled for a 32nd time Monday with no winners for the $1.04 billion jackpot. Monday’s winning numbers were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and Powerball 5.There have been no grand prize winners since July 19, when a single ticket sold in California nabbed a jackpot worth $1.08 billion.While there was no jackpot winner Monday, there were still some who scored big. Two tickets sold in New York and South Carolina won $2 million prizes and two tickets in Delaware and Michigan nabbed $1 million prizes, according to Powerball’s website.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | San Jose Powerball player so cl...

A woman was found trapped under a driverless car in SF. It’s not what it looks like, the car company said

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

By Andy Rose | CNNA pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But the company that operates the autonomous car says it’s not at fault.San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson Justin Schorr told CNN early Tuesday that the victim has multiple life-threatening injuries.The driverless vehicle was operated by Cruise, a San Francisco-based self-driving car company and subsidiary of General Motors (GM). But the company says another vehicle was to blame for the pedestrian’s injury.“A human-driven vehicle struck a pedestrian while traveling in the lane immediately to the left of a Cruise AV,” said Cruise spokesperson Navideh Forghani in a statement to CNN. “The initial impact was severe and launched the pedestrian directly in front of the AV. The AV then braked aggressively to minimize the impact.” Forghani says the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene.Schorr said representatives of the company responded to...

Nationwide emergency alert test set for Wednesday morning. Here’s when you’ll get it on your phone

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

If you are anywhere near or within earshot of a cellphone, a radio or TV on Wednesday morning, you will hear the jarring sound of an emergency alert.The nationwide emergency alert test is expected to come at 11:20 a.m. in California, Vacaville Fire Department officials said in a social media post.If your mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test.Related ArticlesNational News | 5 things to know about California’s new proposed rules for insurance companies National News | Wildfires can make your California red wine taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that National News | Southern California tops wildfire risk rankings as insurance gets harder to find National News | Will Commissioner Lara’s plan ease California’s insurance crisis? National News | Editorial: Don’t let PG&E further gouge...

Four SF men charged in June fatal shooting in lower Haight

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

(BCN) -- Four men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood in June, according to prosecutors. The suspects, Jeremiah Fisher, 28, Deniro Gulley, 24, Jamaree Willis, 21, and Chase Goodspeed-Taylor, 25, were indicted on murder and gun charges on Thursday. They pleaded not guilty to the raps against them, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said in a statement.A 25-year-old man died in the shooting reported at 7:08 p.m. on June 5 in the 400 block of Rose Street. He was identified as Yeurra Blaylock III, according to the city's Medical Examiner's Office. Woman suffers ‘traumatic injuries’ after possible hit-and-run in SF Besides murder and firearms raps, Gulley and Willis are also each charged with 14 counts of burglary, and Taylor is charged with seven counts of burglary. Prosecutors allege that Gulley, Willis and Taylor committed these crimes while they were released from custody in felony offenses while on bail and o...

Bodies of man and woman pulled from Fremont waterway

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

(BCN) -- The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.Deputies were called to a riverbed near the 1300 block of Old Canyon Road around 3:15 p.m. on a report of two dead bodies.A man and a woman were retrieved from the water, but no identification for either person was located, the Sheriff's Office said.The cause and manner of their deaths will be determined by the medical examiner and this is an ongoing investigation.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Armed robbers raid Noe Valley donut shop, steal ATM

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A San Francisco shop worker is shaken up after armed robbers barged into her store and took cash from the cash register, employees and an ATM.Monday morning’s armed robbery happened at Happy Donuts in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood. No one was hurt, but the shop’s owner is now considering some changes in response to the crime.Happy Donuts has cameras inside that captured the terrifying moments when employees got robbed at gunpoint. The donut shop is open 24 hours, but the manager says they are considering changing that because employees don’t feel safe anymore.  Thieves targeting drivers at gas stations, East Bay police agency warns Security video shows one man in the kitchen. The other hopped over the counter and began demanding money. It happened around 5:30 a.m. at the store’s location on 24th Street and Church Street. The shop manager, Ratha Vann, says she’s worked for this company for 20 years and this is the first time something like...

Defense Dept. official faces charge tied to Maryland dogfighting ring

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

Two Maryland men, including a Department of Defense employee, have been charged with facilitating a dogfighting ring in Anne Arundel County.Frederick “Fred” Douglass Moorefield Jr., of Arnold and Mario Damon Flythe, 62, of Glen Burnie are charged with “promoting and furthering animal fighting venture.” Moorefield has been Deputy Chief Information Officer for Command, Control, and Communications, for Office of the Secretary of Defense since March 2020, according his LinkedIn page and the U.S. Defense Department.According to an affidavit filed in support of the Sept. 21 criminal complaint, Moorefield (using the name “Geehad Kennels”) and Flythe (using the name “Razor Sharp Kennels”) used encrypted messaging to discuss dogfighting with others across the U.S.They discussed topics including animal deaths, betting, coordinating fights and training — and how to hide it, according to the affidavit. It said the pair also shared dogfighting vide...

All 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations will participate, the White House says

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:57:22 GMT

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden administration says the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs it selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate. Tuesday's announcement clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in coming years and gives the White House a potential political win heading into next year’s presidential election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)(AP/Patrick Semansky) FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden ad...