Coronavirus Disinfecting Services : January 2023

Tuesday 31 January 2023

3 years since first COVID case in Bay Area

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – This week marks nearly three years since the Bay Area confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and changed the way we all live our lives. KRON4 sat down with the Santa Clara public health director with more about what lessons we learned over the past three years and what’s next for the virus.

Not so fast, Santa Clara County Public Health Director Sara Cody says. After three years of living with the coronavirus, we’ve adapted well as a society to living with it, but in Santa Clara County the virus is still very well circulating, based on wastewater samples.

Dr. Cody says people should have multiple layers of COVID protection, including vaccination and indoor masking. She says as a health professional, over the last three years the pandemic has shown us how underfunded the public health system is.

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“I describe the public health infrastructure as matchsticks and scotch tape,” she said.

Dr. Cody says it’s not a matter of if there will be another pandemic, it’s just a matter of when.

“All of the forces that are present that produced this pandemic are still present. They have not been mitigated,”

She says a mix of humans and wildlife, global travel, and an underfunded public health sector creates an environment for a virus to thrive and potentially start another pandemic.

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San Francisco officials discuss safety ahead of Year of the Rabbit parade

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Chinatown leaders joined San Francisco officials Tuesday to talk about safety at this year’s Chinese New Year parade. The parade is set for Saturday, and it comes just weeks after a mass shooting in Monterey Park and one in Half Moon Bay - both of which targeted members of the Asian-American community.

San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade usually draws hundreds of thousands of people every year. Organizers are expecting an even bigger crowd this year with up to 1 million visitors coming to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. That's why law enforcement says they will be working around the clock to keep the public safe.

"If you love Chinatown, now is the time to come out and hang out with us," said Malcolm Yeung, the executive director of the Chinatown Community Development Center.

San Francisco Chinatown officials are looking forward to welcoming large crowds to the neighborhood.

But along with the excitement, there is a sense of fear -- as the Asian American Pacific Islander community reels from the two recent mass shootings that targeted people of Asian descent.

"I do understand the events over the past couple of weeks are very troubling and very unsettling,” said San Francisco Police Department Chief Bill Scott.

At a news conference at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, law enforcement officials announced extra patrols.

“That's why it's important that we are out there in numbers. That's why it's important that you see us, not only in the parade but in the perimeter and the communities surrounding the parade so people understand that we're out there and we're there to support them,” Scott said.

"If you see something, please let us know and say something about that. That's the only way we can bring the resources to deal with whatever challenge there might be or whatever situation may arise,” said San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins had this message to any potential perpetrators:

"Should anyone do anything of criminal nature with respect to this event that they will be held accountable. We want to make sure that this parade is celebratory, as it should be. We all across cultures get to experience the fun and the excitement of the Year of the Rabbit."

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The Year of the Rabbit symbolizes longevity, peace and prosperity – wishes for the merchants and community members impacted by the pandemic for the last three years.

"One-third of the revenue for all of Chinatown is generated in this one-month period. It's going to be an incredible day, so bring your wallets, bring your families come out and have fun,” Yeung said.

The parade starts at 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Revelers are urged to arrive early and take public transportation. If you are already in San Francisco, you can take the new central subway that takes you right into Chinatown.

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2 arrested for alleged mail theft, conspiracy for identity theft

CAMPBELL, Calif. (KRON) -- Saturday, Campbell police officers arrested two people suspected of mail theft and conspiracy to commit identity theft.

Officers responded to reports of a mail theft in progress at an apartment complex in Campbell. The suspects had left the scene before the police officers got there, but the officers were able to find the suspects' car nearby, according to officials.

Officers said they found Emiliano Ontiveros, 36, and Carolyn Ontiveros, 37, both of Watsonville, Calif., in the suspect car. Officers said they also saw USPS mail keys and mail in plain view.

After a search of the car, officers said they found a gun with no serial number, a high-capacity magazine, a police-style baton, burglary tools, mail keys and a large amount of mail addressed to various residences in Campbell, most of which contained personally identifiable information commonly used in identity theft.

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Officers also learned that Emiliano Ontiveros was a convicted felon.

Both suspects were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit identity theft, mail theft, possession of a baton and gun-related charges.

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Man allegedly tries to kill San Jose Sheriff's deputy during pursuit

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A suspect allegedly tried to kill a San Jose Sheriff's deputy during a short foot chase following a traffic stop over the weekend.

Saturday around 8 a.m., an officer stopped Emmanuel Diaz Ramos, 41, in the area of Rutland Avenue and Parkmoor Avenue, according to the Santa Clara Sheriff's Office.

Police said a foot chase was initiated after Ramos fled the traffic stop. Officers said Ramos brandished a loaded semi-automatic gun pointing it at the deputy and threatening to shoot the deputy.

After a struggle over the gun, the deputy was able to regain control over the firearm, according to officials. Ramos then fled again to his vehicle and sped away, officials said.

The deputy drove himself to the hospital and was treated for minor injuries. It was not specified what the deputy's injuries were or how exactly he got them.

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Officers said they later learned that Ramos was a convicted felon and was driving a stolen vehicle. An arrest warrant for Ramos was issued and officers arrested him on Monday at the Pruneyard Shopping Center in Campbell, Calif.

Ramos was booked into the Santa Clara County jail and charged with attempted murder on a peace officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, vehicle theft, resisting arrest, criminal threats and felon in possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition.

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Utah truck driver arrested for 1994 Concord cold case murder of transgender woman

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) -- A Utah man was arrested for a 1994 cold case murder in Concord, the Concord Police Department said. James William Grimsley, 55, was arrested on Thursday for the murder of Terrie Ladwig.

Ladwig, a transgender woman, was killed in her Concord apartment on Dec. 2, 1994. The case had been unsolved until Grimsley was arrested on Thursday.

"Recent developments led to the identification of Grimsley, a truck driver who was living in Utah at the time of his arrest," Concord police wrote.

According to a 2004 story written by the Contra Costa Times, Ladwig's husband, Steven Ladwig returned home to find her beaten and strangled with an electrical cord on her bed. Steven Ladwig was a sailor who was away when his wife was killed.

Terrie Ladwig was born Larry Earl Thompson Jr. Steven considered her a female, and she was preparing to have gender reassignment surgery.

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Monday 30 January 2023

Temporary warming centers open through Tuesday morning

SAN JOSE, Calif. (BCN) -- The City of San Jose opened a temporary drop-in warming center on Monday night for anyone who needs to escape the extremely cold temperatures.

The center, located at the Caritas Center, at 301 6th St, Suite 108, will remain open from 7 p.m. on Monday through 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast through Wednesday in Santa Rosa, the city said.

The Caritas facility has indoor space to host up to 78 people and a covered outdoor area warmed by radiant heaters that holds an additional 12. The center is for getting warm and charging devices, it is not a shelter and cots will not be provided.

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Those who are looking for sleeping shelter can receive a referral, the city said.

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VIDEO: Man has car broken into while sitting inside in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Francisco man said he had his car broken into while he was sitting inside of it in Oakland. Oakland police are investigating this case and said they were surprised to hear it.

Tyson Wrensch was parked in a parking lot on 98th Avenue between Airport Access Road and Empire Road, killing time before picking up a friend at the airport.

In a security camera video, someone gets out of a light-colored SUV, looks inside his car, drives away, but then backs up. "They decide to come back, crawl down below the back of the car, reach up above the license plate and hit the button that pops up the trunk,” said Wrensch.

The person grabbed something out of the trunk, jumped back in the SUV and drove away. Wrensch heard the trunk open and assumed he had accidentally hit the button. "I hear the door go up, so I undo my seatbelt and get out. There was no one around, so I thought, ‘That's weird,’ then saw my bag was gone,” said Wrensch.

Inside the bag was his laptop, medication, clothing and passport. On Monday afternoon, he went back to the location for a meeting and was targeted for a second time.

"They came back and smashed my back window to try and steal something. Thankfully, there was nothing inside the car this time because I got smart,” said Wrensch.

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He filed a report with the Oakland Police Department and showed them the video of the first incident. "The police officers that all looked at it, they were shocked. Their jaws were dropped. They said, ‘We've seen a lot, but I never seen somebody break into a car while the person was in the car,’" said Wrensch.

He said he spoke to some business owners in the area and one owner told him some days, they have 8-10 car break-ins. Wrensch wants people to stay extra vigilant, especially when sitting in their own cars.

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Stanford police investigating incident in which deputy pointed gun at car driven by Black man

PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) -- The Stanford Department of Public Safety is reviewing an incident in which a deputy unholstered his gun and pointed it at a car driven by a Black man on Saturday, the university said. A Twitter thread posted by a Stanford PhD candidate described the incident and went viral.

"The review, which is standard practice, seeks to determine if the actions of officers indicate any policy or law violations, and whether the incident indicates any additional training needs to be conducted," Stanford DPS said.

Stanford said the incident happened Saturday night at 10:47 p.m. A Stanford DPS deputy on patrol noticed a car that was parked in a parking lot of a student residence with a pile of trash next to it.

According to Stanford, the officer illuminated the car and saw a person reclined in the front seat and delivery packages in the back. The driver said he was a delivery driver, asked if he was free to leave, and drove away.

The university said there have been package thefts on campus recently. According to Stanford, there was no proof that the man or the car was associated with a delivery company, so the officer asked dispatchers to run the vehicle's license plate number. The search found that the registered owner of the car had an arrest warrant for DUI and suspended driving privileges in California.

Another deputy stopped the car a short time later near the Escondido Village Graduate Residences on campus, Stanford said. The deputy who originally made contact with the driver and a third deputy joined the situation.

According to the school, one officer told the driver to get out of the car and walk toward the officers, but he did not comply. Another deputy then drew his gun and pointed it at the car. A third deputy unholstered his gun but kept it by his side. The driver eventually got out of the car and was handcuffed and put into a police car.

Stanford said that a further investigation revealed that the man driving the car was not its registered owner. He was cited for possession of marijuana in an unsealed container in the compartment of a moving vehicle and released.

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The Twitter thread, which was posted by Stanford PhD candidate Jessica Stovall, has been seen by more than 2 million people. Stovall said the man cursed out the officers after he was released and told them "they knew they couldn't arrest him for that." Stovall was also critical of Stanford's police response.

"I refuse to normalize this type of behavior of cops. This man was never arrested, and yet, he had a gun drawn on him," she tweeted.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office will review the incident at DPS' request. Stanford's Community Board on Public Safety will also conduct a review.

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SFPD arrests 2 on suspicion of murder

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Saturday, officers with the San Francisco Police Department arrested two suspects on suspicion of murder for a November 2022 homicide.

SFPD officers said they were able to recognize the two suspects identified as Lonnie Johnson, 55, and Laurie Goode-Inman, 38, both of San Lorenzo, Calif., in the area of 7th Street and Market Street.

Officers said they interviewed Johnson and Goode-Inman and "developed probable cause" to arrest them. Officials did not specify what the probable cause was.

Officers also searched the suspects and said they found the man in possession of a concealed gun.

Johnson was charged with homicide, assault with a deadly weapon and charges related to illegal possession of a concealed and loaded firearm by a prohibited person. Goode-Inman was charged with homicide.

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Johnson and Goode-Inman are accused of killing a man on Nov. 11, 2022. Around 9:30 p.m. that evening, officers responded to reports of possible assault in the area of Grove Street and Larkin Street. Officers said they found a man lying on the ground unconscious. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

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Heart attacks on dramatic rise for 25-44 age group

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- A new study has been published that links the increase in heart attacks amongst adults between the ages of 25 and 44 to COVID-19.

The study was conducted by the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and published in the Journal of Medical Virology.

Researchers discovered that overall heart attacks increased for all age groups since the onset of the pandemic by 14 percent.

By the second year of the pandemic [2022], heart attacks for the 45-64 age group increased by 19.6% and for the 65 and older group had increased by 13.7%.

However, it was the youngest age group [25-44] that had the highest increase of nearly 30%.

“There are several potential explanations for the rapid rise in cardiac deaths in patients with COVID-19, yet still many unanswered questions,” said Yee Hui Yeo, MD, first author of the study and a Cedars-Sinai physician-scientist.

“Importantly, our results highlight disparities in mortality that have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and that are persisting even through the Omicron era,” added Yeo.

Researchers said that prior to the pandemic, world statistics on heart attacks were decreasing but the pandemic had interrupted that progress.

“The dramatic rise in heart attacks during the pandemic has reversed what was a prior decades-long steady improvement in cardiac deaths,” said Yeo. “We are still learning the many ways by which COVID-19 affects the body, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or race.”

The team believes that there are possible explanations even this early in the research. They said that COVID-19 may trigger or accelerate those with the pre-existing condition of coronary artery disease.

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There are external factors that the team point to for understanding this dramatic rise in heart attacks. Things like job loss, financial pressures and social anxiety which increased during the quarantine are seen as potential factors. All of these can cause acute or chronic stress which leads to heart disease.

“There is something very different about how this virus affects the cardiac risks,” said Susan Cheng, M.D. MPH, director of the Institute for Research on Healthy Aging in the Department of Cardiology at the Smidt Heart Institute and senior and co-corresponding author of the study.

“The difference is likely due to a combination of stress and inflammation, arising from predisposing factors and the way this virus biologically interacts with the cardiovascular system,” added Cheng.

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Pedestrian struck, killed on I-580 at I-238

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (BCN) -- All lanes reopened at the connector between Interstate 580 and Interstate 238 Monday morning in Alameda County following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman.

One eastbound lane was closed at about 5:10 a.m. following the report of the fatality, said CHP spokesman Daniel Jacowitz.

A black Honda CR-V driven by a 71-year-old Castro Valley resident collided with a 28-year-old female Turlock resident, who was pronounced dead at the scene, said Jacowitz.

The driver remained at the scene and intoxication is not believed to be a factor in the collision.

Jacowitz said the victim had exited a nearby white Chevy Malibu that was still occupied. Jacowitz said it was unclear exactly why she had exited, but the car was not disabled. Domestic violence or another dispute is not initially believed to be involved, although the investigation is ongoing.

"This is just a very tragic, sad incident, something that could have possibly been avoidable," said Jacowitz. He said CHP is reminding the public that walking on highways is inherently dangerous and to avoid doing so.

The eastbound lane on the Interstate 580 connector was closed for about 90 minutes as the investigation was underway.

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Big rig on fire blocks lanes of Highway 152 in Santa Clara County

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (BCN) -- A big rig fire has westbound lanes blocked on State Highway 152 Monday morning near Kaiser Aetna Road in Santa Clara County.

Cal Fire said in a Tweet at 6:48 a.m. that drivers should use caution in the area.

The big rig is fully engulfed in flames.

There was no estimate for when the westbound lanes would reopen.

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Prosecutor: $100 repair bill sparked Half Moon Bay shooting

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A farmworker charged with killing seven people at two Half Moon Bay mushroom farms reportedly told investigators he was spurred to carry out the shootings after his supervisor demanded he pay $100 to repair a forklift damaged at work.

San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe confirmed to the Bay Area News Group Friday that Chunli Zhao was enraged by the equipment bill, saying that a co-worker was to blame for the collision between his forklift and the co-worker’s bulldozer.

KNTV-TV, the NBC affiliate in the San Francisco Bay Area, was first to report the development.

Authorities say Zhao, 66, shot and killed four workers and wounded a fifth employee Monday at California Terra Garden. He then went to nearby Concord Farms, where he had worked previously, and fatally shot three former co-workers.

Zhao told KNTV-TV in a courthouse interview Thursday that he committed the shootings. He said he was bullied and worked long hours on the farms and his complaints were ignored, the station reported.

On Monday, Zhao vented to his supervisor about the bill, but the supervisor insisted he needed to pay. Zhao then allegedly shot the supervisor and the co-worker, the news outlets reported.

Speaking in Mandarin, Zhao told the television station from a county jail in Redwood City that he has been in the U.S. for 11 years and has a green card. He said he has a 40-year-old daughter in China and lived with his wife in Half Moon Bay.

The coroner’s office has named six of the victims: Zhishen Liu, 73, of San Francisco; Marciano Martinez Jimenez, 50, of Moss Beach, California; Aixiang Zhang, 74, of San Francisco; Qizhong Cheng, 66, of Half Moon Bay; Jingzhi Lu, 64, of Half Moon Bay; and Yetao Bing, 43, whose hometown was unknown.

The charging documents identified Jose Romero Perez as the other person killed and Pedro Romero Perez as the eighth victim, who survived.

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Brandon Tsay honored at Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival for disarming Monterey Park gunman

Brandon Tsay, the dance studio manager who bravely disarmed the Monterey Park gunman before he could take more lives, was awarded the Medal of Courage at Alhambra’s Lunar New Year festival Sunday.

“This year started off as extremely difficult,” told the crowd. “But we’ve got the rest of the year to spread compassion and build back our community.”

Tsay, whose family owns the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, was seen on surveillance video wrestling a gun away from Huu Can Tran a short time after authorities say Tran had shot 20 people, 11 of them fatally, at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in nearby Monterey Park last Saturday evening.

Brandon Tsay honored — Brandon Tsay received Alhambra's Medal of Courage for disarming the Monterey Park gunman. Jan. 29, 2023.

Authorities are still not sure why Tran targeted both studios.

Alhambra’s Lunar New Year Festival, which included traditional dance and musical performances, vendors, and games, provided a welcomed opportunity for both communities to begin to move forward.

“This is a moment of healing for this community,” John Bwarie, CEO of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, told KTLA. “The beginning of a healing process that might take weeks, months, years, and we wanted to be part of that.”

Sunday's festival also included a remembrance ceremony for the 11 people who died in the mass shooting.

Brandon Tsay wrestles with the Monterey Park gunman inside the Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra, California. Jan. 21, 2023.

“The new year is about rebirth and renewal, so this is an opportunity to bring this community together at a time of real tragedy and come together and say we are a strong community, a resilient community. We can move forward but only if we work together and come together,” Bwarie said.

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Sunday 29 January 2023

Hundreds protest in downtown Oakland after Tyre Nichols' death

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The video of Tyre Nichols' death was released on Friday after he died at the hands of five Memphis police officers in an incident on Jan. 7. Hundreds participated in a protest Sunday night in downtown Oakland (video above).

Communities across the Bay Area are protesting against police brutality. Broadway Street was closed as a large crowd packed the streets -- many with signs in support of Nichols.

"Justice For Tyre Nichols," one sign read. "End police brutality" and "2 many cops, 2 little justice" were seen on other signs.

The five Memphis officers were fired and charged with second-degree murder. They were identified as Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith.

This story will be updated as KRON4 continues its coverage of the protests throughout the night.

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Rohnert Park fire displaces nine people, causes $500K in damages

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (KRON) -- Nine people were displaced from their home after a fire caused $500,000 in damages on Saturday, according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Around 7:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported a fire at a home on Bernice Avenue. The caller reported that the fire was in the garage. After the first patrol unit arrived on scene, they witnessed heavy smoke coming out of the garage. Officers reported that flames could also be seen coming out of the front door of the house.

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The fire engine arrived and extinguished the fire before it spread to other areas of the home. Rancho Adobe and Sonoma County Fire both assisted with putting the fire out.

DPS believes the fire started inside of a garage that had been converted into a bedroom. The exact cause of the fire expected to be determined in coming days. DPS estimates that the fire caused about $500,000 in damages, and nine people were displaced from the home.

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New children’s book celebrates Taiwanese American culture

(KRON) -- Bay Area author and illustrator team Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh join KRON 4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to talk about their new book celebrating Taiwanese American culture.

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City of Sausalito's new mayor and what she’s prioritizing this year

(KRON) -- Newly-appointed City of Sausalito Mayor Melissa Blaustein joins KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin on set to talk about her plans for the city this year.

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Abandoned warehouse fire, $150K in damages

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) – A fire broke out in an abandoned warehouse causing over a hundred thousand dollars in damages Saturday night in Santa Rosa, according to Santa Rosa Fire Department.

Shortly before midnight, multiple calls of a fire at 1235 Central Avenue were reported to SRPD with smoke visible from a mile away. The first engine arrived within four minutes and firefighters found an abandoned metal warehouse under a large amount of fire, officials said.

Additional engines assisted with the fire and within 45 minutes it was under control. Crews remained on scene for two hours and determined that there were no individuals inside, however there was evidence homeless individuals had been occupying the warehouse, SRFD said.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation, and damages are estimated at $150,000.

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San Jose Sharks celebrate Lunar New Year with special jersey

(KRON) -- The San Jose Sharks got into the spirit of the Lunar New Year with some special apparel. Malia Bates, Marketing Coordinator with the Sharks, and Sarah Pham, designer of the new jersey, joined KRON4’s Stephanie Lin on set to share more.

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Saturday 28 January 2023

Tesla 'spontaneously' caught fire on highway in Sacramento County: officials

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) -- A Tesla was in flames after the car's battery compartment "spontaneously" caught fire on Highway 50, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said on Twitter. Crews used approximately 6,000 gallons of water to put out a fire that damaged a Tesla Model S.

The Tesla was traveling at "freeway speeds" when the fire broke out, officials said. Photos (below) show the front of the vehicle severely damaged.

No injuries were reported from this incident. Video (above) shows firefighters working to put the fire out on the shoulder of eastbound Highway 50 and Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova.

Two fire trucks, a water tender and a ladder truck were used to extinguish the blaze. Crews used car jacks to put out the fire underneath the vehicle.

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Officials said the large amount of water used was due to the battery cells of the Tesla continuing to combust. The incident happened around 3:41 p.m.

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Witness to Mountain View jewelry store robbery chases suspects

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (KRON) -- A local jewelry store and its customers faced an armed robbery on Friday morning, according to the Mountain View Police Department.

Around 11:50 a.m., callers reported to dispatchers that a robbery was taking place at a jewelry store on the 1900 block of Latham Avenue. Initial reports state that three armed suspected entered the store and took money from the register, according to police.

The suspects also took the personal belongings of customers and employees who were in the store at the time, and police say no one was injured. The suspects exited the store and got into a car that headed north on Rengstorff Avenue.

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A witness told police that they followed the suspects in their car, but the suspect's car stopped and multiple suspects began shooting at the vehicle. Police say at least one bullet hit the car, but the driver was not injured.

The suspect car left the scene and has not been found. The entrance to Hwy-101 was closed for a time while the investigation took place. police also have teams at the jewelry store, which is currently closed.

The car the suspects were in is described as a black sedan. All suspects were described as Black men wearing dark clothes. Anyone with information about the suspects or the suspect car is asked to call 911, police believe the suspects are armed.

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Bay Area police departments respond to the death of Tyre Nichols

(KRON) -- Police departments across the Bay Area have weighed in on the brutal death of Tyre Nichols after body cam footage was released to the public Friday evening. Nichols was killed after he was beaten by Memphis police officers during a traffic stop earlier this month.

San Francisco Police Department

Please take a moment to hear @SFPDChief Scott's statement regarding events in Memphis. https://t.co/YAHWx9iZic
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) January 28, 2023

San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson

I watched the videos. They are disgusting and reprehensible.

It was inhumane.
— Chief Denton Carlson (@DentonLCarlson) January 28, 2023

Oakland Police Department

"The women and men of the Oakland Police Department are deeply troubled and disturbed by the released video involving Tyre Nichols and members of the Memphis Police Department. We stand with our community in denouncing this incident and all incidents of police brutality. Those who engage in this type of behavior have no place in our profession. Community trust and confidence are essential to police legitimacy. This incident impacts us all in law enforcement and throughout our Nation. To our community, the incident in Memphis is painful, however, it does not represent the women and men of the Oakland Police Department. The members of the Oakland Police Department are committed to building trust and strengthening community relationships. We train our officers to uphold the values of fairness, dignity, and respect. We extend our deepest condolences to Tyre Nichols’ family and community."

Antioch Police Department

Chief Steven A. Ford’s statement regarding the inhumane killing of Tyre Nichols. pic.twitter.com/S4TIYGLCAJ
— Antioch Police (@AntiochPolice) January 28, 2023

Novato Police Chief Beth Johnson

"Feelings of shock, sadness, and anger may overwhelm us after watching the videos of Mr. Trye Nichols’ death play out at the hands of five Memphis police officers. The actions of the officers violated the fundamental values of our profession. While the justice system has begun the process of accountability for the involved officers, I want to acknowledge the pain this incident has caused and to reassure our community this heinous act does not represent the values, principles, and training of the Novato Police Department. Every member of our department is dedicated to serving this community with integrity, decency, and compassion. This devastating situation and failure to preserve life, reminds us to always stand up for what is right and to stand together through adversity."

Santa Clara Police Department

A Letter to our Community from the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs' Association.

It is also available at https://t.co/KtL9XmnPrl pic.twitter.com/EWXnq675Nl
— Santa Clara Police (@SantaClaraPD) January 27, 2023

Walnut Creek Police Department

Community message from Chief of Police Jamie Knox pic.twitter.com/O6XvpAOqux
— Walnut Creek PD (@walnutcreekpd) January 28, 2023

Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington

"Words cannot express my disappointment in what appears to be a disregard for life and inhumane treatment of others. In a moment, a family has lost a loved one; a community is fractured; the excellent work happening every day at more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies across the U.S. is undermined. I denounce and condemn these actions and expect law enforcement personnel to feel the same. Fremont Police Department profoundly values the sanctity of life and strives to earn our community’s trust daily. We are expected to perform our duties with respect, fairness, and dignity. I believe we have one of the most professional, competent, and capable police departments in the nation. We trust our personnel to deliver service consistent with community expectations and aligned with law and policy."

San Jose Police Department

@SJPDChief_Mata statement on the Tyre Nichols death/incident. pic.twitter.com/YlQsiXfIoD
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) January 28, 2023

Berkeley Police Department

"The men and women of the Berkeley Police Department condemn, and are appalled by, the incident involving Memphis Police Officers that led to the tragic death of Tyre Nichols. The impact of excessive force is profoundly disturbing and undermines our efforts to build and maintain trust with our diverse community; a trust that we understand is essential to community policing. The Berkeley Police Department remains committed to upholding our core values of service with integrity, respect and professionalism at all times, to every community member. We stand with our community in denouncing this incident and all incidents of police brutality. This never should have happened to Tyre Nichols and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends."

Sausalito Police Department

Sausalito Police Chief’s Statement regarding the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

I am outraged by the video from the Memphis Police Department. I find the actions of the former officers to be disgraceful.

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— Sausalito Police (@SausalitoPolice) January 28, 2023

Menlo Park Police Department

MPPD members are troubled & disturbed by the released video involving Tyre Nichols & members of the Memphis PD. We stand with our community & condemn these officers misconduct. MPPD will continue to care for, provide safety & treat our public with the utmost dignity & respect. pic.twitter.com/HvwDTlAbX8
— Menlo Park PD (@MenloParkPD) January 28, 2023

Marin County Sheriff Jamie Scardina

"After viewing the video from the Memphis Police Department, I am shocked, angry and frustrated. While the officers are being held accountable and their consequences will be determined in a court of law, there is no doubt that their actions will impact Law Enforcement as a whole. I want to make it clear that the Marin County Sheriff’s Office considers the actions of the police officers in Memphis to be against everything we believe. We will continue our hard work of making sure that everyone our personnel encounters is treated with decency and fairness."

Pacifica Police Department

A message to our community about the death of Tyre Nichols pic.twitter.com/Uvvly0GXzV
— Pacifica Police (@PacificaPolice) January 28, 2023

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus

“What we saw in that video was indefensible, sickening, and beyond understanding. This is a sad day for Mr. Nichols’ family and our nation. What I saw those police officers do to Tyre Nichols is deeply disturbing, and their actions stain our profession. I condemn what’s seen in this video in the strongest possible terms. The actions of these officers greatly damaged the trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve. But I will redouble my commitment to serving, protecting, and engaging with our communities with compassion, respect, integrity, and dignity.”

Millbrae Chief of Police Services Eamonn Allen

A message from Millbrae Chief of Police Services Eamonn Allen on the death of Tyre Nichols pic.twitter.com/CeEQ2bj7Ux
— CityofMillbrae (@CityofMillbrae) January 28, 2023

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Hayward Police Department

“The men and women of the Hayward Police Department take an oath to protect and defend The Constitution and the people we serve. Unfortunately, the actions of a few are sometimes associated with the entirety of our profession. Despite this, we remain steadfast in our efforts to safeguard everyone in our community, and we collectively stand against those who would engage in unnecessary, illegitimate acts of violence against others. We remain committed to the preservation of human life and hold ourselves to the highest standards in partnership with our community and elected officials to ensure dignity and safety for all,” said Acting Chief Bryan Matthews.

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3 dead, 4 wounded in Beverly Crest shooting

Seven people were shot, at least three of them fatally, in the Beverly Crest neighborhood Saturday morning.

The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. in the 2700 block of Ellison Drive, just north of Beverly Hills, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Three of the victims were inside a car when they were struck, while four were standing outside, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The Associated Press reported that all three fatalities were inside the car.

The four who were wounded were all in critical condition after the attack, police added.

No information about the shooter or shooters was available.

Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.

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17-year-old shot in officer-involved shooting

TRACY, Calif. (KRON) -- A 17-year-old was shot Friday afternoon after wielding a knife towards a police officer, according to Tracy Police Department.

Shortly before 2 p.m., a call was made to TPD about a man chasing another individual while holding a knife in the area of Silvertail Place and Foxtail Way. An officer arrived at the scene and the knife-wielding man approached the officer, police said.

The suspect was given commands to drop his knife but failed to do so and advanced towards the officer. Fearing for the safety of himself and the public, the officer discharged his firearm at the suspect, TPD said.

The suspect was given first aid until he was taken to a local hospital, where he currently remains in serious but stable condition. He is expected to survive. The officer involved in the shooting is a 28-year veteran of the Tracy Police Department.

Police are expected to release body-worn camera footage to the public after interviews are completed. The Tracy Police Department General Investigations Bureau and the Professional Standards and Training Division from the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office are still working to interview witnesses.

Tracy Police Department Chief Sekou Millington issued the following statement:

“These events are tragic for everyone involved, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this incident."

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Unknown man offered ride to student at North Bay school

FAIRFAX, Calif. (KRON) -- An unknown man approached a boy at a North Bay middle school and offered him a ride, according to a press release from the Ross Valley School District.

The incident happened in front of White Hill Middle School, located at 101 Glen Drive in Fairfax, RVSD said. A man approached a student and offered him a ride, saying that he had talked to the boy's mother and she would not be able to pick him up. The student declined and the man drove away, school officials said.

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The student described the man as a clean-shaven white man in his 60s with white-gray hair. He was driving a white crossover-type SUV.

The student told his parent about the incident when they came to pick him up. Police have been notified as well and the school administration has been in contact with them.

The school district reminds its community “if you see something, say something.”

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Friday 27 January 2023

KRON4 Exclusive: Attorney Ben Crump weighs in on Tyre Nichols' death

(KRON) -- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump represents Tyre Nichols' family. Friday night, he sat down with KRON4’s Justin Campbell to talk about what he thinks should happen next.

“It’s so hard to watch these officers continue to brutalize this young man to the point of him dying,” Crump said.

Crump says he was given the body camera footage -- showing five officers kicking, pepper spraying, and tasing Nichols in early January after a traffic stop. Nichols died three days later. Crump believes the Memphis officers handled it wrong from the start.

“They had 106 minutes and 30 seconds,” Crump said. “They could have de-escalated this from the first moment they interacted with him.”

The five officers have since been fired from the department and charged with second-degree murder. which can lead to 15 to 60 years in prison in Tennessee. But Crump and Attorney Arthur Reed say they believe more charges may need to come.

“There may have been some room to increase the charges, as well as there are some other officers on the scene that may need to be charged, after looking at the video frame by frame,” Crump said.

“The best part, they have already been arrested and indicted, and been fired, not at home on a vacation eating up the taxpayer money,” said Reed, who also represents Nichols.

Attorney Crump says police officers must change how they interact with people of color.

“We don’t see our white brothers and sisters who are unarmed face this type of excessive force. Where are those videos?” Crump asked. “We see videos repeatedly of Black people, especially unarmed Black men, killed by the police… and those videos are everywhere.”

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Driver injured after car flips over on I-280 near South SF

SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- One driver is injured after a car flipped over on I-280 Friday morning near South San Francisco, California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed to KRON4.

The car was overturned after a three-car collision around 10 a.m. on the northbound lanes of the highway, according to CHP Officer Mark Andrews. The driver, who was not identified by authorities, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Photos from the incident (above) show a dark gray two-door sedan flipped over as agencies such as Caltrans responded to the scene.

Andrews said the driver did not suffer any visible injuries. No other information is available at this time.

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Video: Footage of Paul Pelosi attack released

Warning: Graphic and explicit video

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Footage of the attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi was released Friday morning.

Police body cam footage

Body cam footage from shows the San Francisco police officer walking up to the door. DePape and Pelosi answer the door. DePape is holding a hammer as well as Pelosi's arm. Pelosi also seems to have a hand on the hammer.

Police ask what's going on. DePape appears to be smiling when answering, "Everything's good."

Pelosi then lets go of the hammer and tries to move away from DePape before DePape swings the hammer at Pelosi. Police enter the home and tackle DePape to the ground.

Pelosi can be seen lying on the ground seemingly unconscious while police gain control of DePape.

Police then call for back up and medical assistance.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Stephen M. Murphy ultimately ruled that there was no reason to keep the video out of the public view and from the media, adding that prosecutors have already played portions of it in open court--meaning people have seen it.

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office argued that releasing the footage to news media outlets would only allow people to manipulate it leading to false information being spread.

Ahead of the release, Representative Pelosi did comment on the video saying her husband's wellbeing is her biggest concern.

"My biggest concern is my husband's wellbeing, and we take that day to day," Pelosi said. "I'm really grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support for him and that is what our focus is."

Pelosi added that she wasn't sure if she would watch the video upon its release.

"It will be a very hard thing to watch an assault on my husband's life," Pelosi said.

David DePape, 42, is currently behind bars for the attack and is facing both state and federal charges including breaking in the Pelosi home and beating Paul Pelosi with a hammer. Additionally, police believe DePape planned to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.

DePape has pleaded not guilty to both the federal and state charges.

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Fatal car accident causes traffic delays in San Jose

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The San Jose Police Department is on the scene of a solo car accident in the area of Cottle Road and Blossom Hill Road.

One person has been pronounced dead from the accident Friday, according to police.

Expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

This is the first traffic fatality of the year, according to San Jose police.

This story is developing and will be updated.

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Rep. Adam Schiff sits down with KRON4

(KRON) -- California congressman Adam Schiff is officially running for U.S. Senate in 2024. The democrat added his name to a likely long list of lawmakers who want to take the seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

KRON4’s Justine Waldman spoke to him about the timing of his announcement and if Sen. Feinstein supports his senate bid. Watch the full interview using the video player above.

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Thursday 26 January 2023

'Like Peyton Manning': 49ers teammates rave about Brock Purdy

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers are on the verge of a Super Bowl berth, needing to just beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to reach the big game. Miraculously, their run has come with the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft under center.

The 49ers have not lost a game since turning to rookie quarterback Brock Purdy when Jimmy Garropolo injured his foot against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 4. Purdy tossed 332 yards and three touchdowns to beat Seattle in the Wild Card round and avoided turning the ball over against a tough Dallas defense to help San Francisco reach the NFC Championship Game.

Along the way, Purdy has won over his 49ers teammates. Several players on both sides of the ball have talked openly about the rookie impressing them with his toughness, skills and leadership.

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel became a Purdy fan during the 49ers' final preseason game in Houston. San Francisco was shut out, but Purdy threw for a game-high 182 yards.

“I go back to preseason against Houston,” Samuel told the Mercury News. “How he just had this attitude and this competitive edge to himself, like if he messes up, he’ll do it full speed and we’ll talk about it at the end of the day.”

Several of Purdy's teammates talked about his fearlessness when dealing with older teammates. That especially struck left tackle Trent Williams, a 13-year NFL veteran who gave Purdy a lofty comparison.

“You would think he’s been in the league 15 years,” Williams said. “If you’re talking, he’ll say, ‘Shut your a** up.’ He ain’t no timid rookie feeling his way around. He will get on your a**. You would think he’s like Peyton Manning or something."

Against the Seahawks on Dec. 15, Purdy started a game on Thursday Night Football while battling an oblique injury. But even on short rest, Purdy did not let the injury affect him, throwing for 217 yards and two touchdowns.

"For him to not show any pain in his face or mannerisms or anything shows a lot about who he is,” defensive end Nick Bosa said.

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The intangibles are impressive, but it still takes a good deal of skill to excel as an NFL quarterback. Purdy has repeatedly shown the ability to make daring plays, dodging pass rushers and making throws into traffic.

"He's made some crazy plays. His feet are wild and the way he gets out of the pocket is honestly funny to watch because I'm just like, 'What are you doing?' sometimes. But it works," tight end George Kittle said on the Pat McAfee Show.

The 49ers had plenty of success under Garoppolo, but he was never able to take them over the hump and win a Super Bowl. His teammates are hoping that Purdy could be the missing piece they need.

"I can't talk enough about the poise and how incredible of a piece he's been for us," linebacker Fred Warner said on The Rich Eisen Show. "Because he had to obviously prove he's capable of leading us to where we are now, and he's done that. It's a story you can't draw up any better."

The 49ers and Eagles will kick off at noon on Sunday. Purdy will have a new test — his first road playoff game.

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