Man arrested in connection with SF homicide

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with an April San Francisco homicide, the San Francisco Police Department said. Anthony Timmons, 23, was taken into custody blocks away from where the homicide was committed.

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The killing happened on the 200 block of Golden Gate Avenue at about 1 p.m. on April 1. SFPD responded to the report of a shooting and found a 52-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries.

SFPD's homicide unit identified Timmons as the suspect. He was recognized by an officer in the area of Jones Street and Market Street at about 3 p.m. After a brief pursuit, he was arrested.

According to SFPD, a search of Timmons revealed drugs and a loaded gun with an extended magazine.

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Timmons was booked into San Francisco County Jail for homicide, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance for sale, carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a loaded firearm in public, being armed in commission of a felony, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana for sale.

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Woman working for Alameda County juvenile center accused of sex acts with teen

(BCN) -- A juvenile institutional officer in the Alameda County Probation Department has been accused of sex acts with a teenager that occurred more than 17 years ago.

Nicole Perales, 50, faces charges including oral copulation with a boy who was 15 at the time, the District Attorney's Office said in a statement Friday.

Perales allegedly met the boy in custody at the Alameda Juvenile Justice Center. The acts purportedly took place between Aug. 27, 2004, and Aug. 26, 2005.

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If convicted, Perales could face up to three years and eight months behind bars, according to the district attorney's statement.

The statement said the case involved the prosecutor's Public Accountability Unit, created by District Attorney Pamela Price in January.

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Celine Dion cancels all remaining tour dates amid ongoing health issues

(NEXSTAR) – Celine Dion has canceled the remaining dates of her Courage World Tour amid her recovery from ongoing health issues, her team announced Friday.

Dion’s Courage World Tour had already faced numerous setbacks and postponements since kicking off in Sept. 2019, including a prolonged hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. All rescheduled tour dates were also postponed or canceled entirely while Dion recovered from “severe and persistent muscle spasms,” later revealing them as symptoms of stiff-person syndrome.

The tour has yet to resume since March 2020.

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In Friday’s announcement, Dion has now confirmed the cancellation of all remaining rescheduled dates through 2024.

“I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again,” Dion wrote in a statement posted to her official site. “I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again. I want you all to know, I’m not giving up… and I can’t wait to see you again!”

Dion first revealed her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, in Dec. 2022.

“I wasn’t ready to say anything before, but I’m ready now,” the Canadian singer said in a video she posted to social media. “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through.”

Stiff-person syndrome, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), “is characterized by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms.”

The disease also causes trouble with walking or movement, and is associated with heightened risks of falls.

Treatment includes intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), muscle relaxants and pain relievers, but there is no known cure.

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In Friday’s press release, a spokesperson for Dion confirmed her intentions to resume her performances “sometime soon … but that time is simply not now.”

Fans who already purchased tickets for the 42 canceled tour dates are being refunded. Those with additional questions are being directed toward their ticket providers.

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LIST: Nearby late-night food spots open after BottleRock festival in Napa

(KRON) -- The 2023 BottleRock Festival is this weekend from Friday, May 26 until Sunday, May 28 with the last performance of the night scheduled to end around 10 p.m. Whether you stay until the end or leave a little early, you might be looking for a late-night bite after the festival in Napa.

KRON4 compiled a list of bars, restaurants and places to eat/drink within proximity of the festival, either walking distance or a short drive. All the places listed are open until midnight or later.

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Food

• In-N-Out
• Taco Bell*
• Wendy's
• Jack in the Box
• The Food Mill - Pizzeria & Grill
• Domino's Pizza
• Nation's Giant Hamburgers (closes 11 p.m. Sunday)
• Applebee's Grill + Bar

Bars

• Cadet Wine & Bar
• Billco's Billiards and Darts
• Stone's Bar & Lounge
• Green Door
• Trancas Steakhouse
  • Bar closes at 1:30 a.m.
  • The restaurant closes at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.

The full BottleRock lineup can be viewed HERE.

*another nearby Taco Bell is located at 155 Soscol Ave.

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Parents of Banko Brown sue Walgreens, security company, Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony for wrongful death

(KRON) -- Twenty-four-year-old transgender man Banko Brown was fatally shot and killed by a private security officer at a Walgreens in San Francisco after being accused of shoplifting in April. Now, Brown's parents have decided to sue Walgreens, the private security firm Kingdom Group Protective Services Company, and the killer Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony for wrongful death, the family's lawyer announced Friday.

"Anthony was on edge, a powder keg waiting to explode. Banko's apparent shoplifting was the spark that set Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony off," said attorney John Burris. "Walgreens and Kingdom Protective Services ordered their security to be more aggressive, causing their unfit security guard to blow up and kill Banko over nothing."

Brown and the security guard got into a deadly confrontation inside a Walgreens store on Market Street on April 27. Brown was unarmed when the guard opened fire. Anthony told detectives that Brown threatened to stab him and that he felt like his life was in danger.

The lawsuit filed by Brown's mother, Kevinisha Henderson, and father, Terry Brown, alleges that Walgreens amplified the potential dangers on conflict by telling its security guards to confront suspected shoplifters physically and that these instructions contributed to Anthony's use of deadly force to stop Brown. The lawsuit also alleges that the security company sent in an armed employee who was "emotionally unsuited" for the job and that, "This could have been avoided if Anthony were unarmed, more emotionally balanced, and coupled with less confrontational instruction from Walgreens."

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Burris will hold a news conference addressing the lawsuit Friday at 1 p.m. in the fifth floor conference room of 7677 Oakport Street in Oakland.

Thursday, community members gathered to honor Brown's life at a funeral service in San Francisco.

"No one deserves to be killed for shoplifting or arguing with a security guard," said one of the family's attorney's Ben Nisenbaum. "The security company put pressure on the guards to more actively physically detain shoplifters. It's clear Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony felt that pressure and Anthony cracked under the pressure and shot and killed someone who posed no significant threat to him. He should be in jail."

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said, based on surveillance footage, witnesses, and statements from the guard, her office will not prosecute the guard, 33-year-old Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, for killing the shoplifter. Anthony remains out of custody.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would review the case to see if the state can bring charges against Anthony.

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Suspect at large in Antioch shooting that killed 1, injured 1

(KRON) -- One person is dead and one was wounded due to a shooting in Antioch Thursday night, Antioch police said. Officers responded to reports of a multiple shots fired around 8:45 p.m. on the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard.

At the scene, police said they found two victims down outside. A man was suffering from two suspected gunshot wounds to the legs and a woman was suffering from two suspected gunshot wounds to the head, police said. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said there was evidence that the shooting took place outside and believe that the shooting was likely a result of domestic violence. The suspect is still at large.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Detective Duffy at aduffy@antiochca.gov or 925-779-6884 or Detective Gragg at rgragg@antiochca.gov or 925-779-6889. You may text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "Antioch."

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San Jose Safeway adds security measures to deter crime

SAN JOSE, Calif (KRON) – In the South Bay, one Safeway store is stepping up security measures after dealing with shoplifters almost every day. 

At the Safeway on Almaden Expressway in San Jose, there is just one way to get in and out of the store. Inside, a security gate is in place, and there is a warning of an alarm if the gate is pushed.

Over at the registers, there are gates at every checkout line. A longer barrier is also in place to guide customers toward the exit.

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Long-time shopper Sandra Benavidez noticed the new changes almost two weeks ago.

"It's definitely an adjustment seeing the new security precautions, but I shop at this store often and I've seen many times people shoplifting here,” she said. 

Shoppers say it is not only homeless people stealing from the store, “regular, everyday people” do it too. Shoppers have noticed people stuffing underneath their shirts and jackets to take them without paying. 

In a statement to KRON4, a spokesperson for Safeway wrote in part :

“Recent changes were made at select Safeway stores in the Bay Area to maintain a safe and welcoming shopping experience for our customers and associates given the increasing amount of theft. Those updates include operational changes to the front end of the stores to deter shoplifting.” 

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In and around the Bay Area and across the country, big box stores have been taking extra security measures for quite some time now, even placing basic items like soap and laundry detergent under lock and key.

Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents this district, supports the new security measures at this Safeway. She says she has been hearing about safety concerns in the area.

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