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Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Thao is unqualifiedto run a big cityRe: “Oakland misses deadline for state crime aid” (Page A1, Sept. 16).Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired Chief Leronne Armstrong without an independent review of the charges against him. This city has been in a chaotic crime spree ever since then. She should have waited for an independent review of the facts before removing him from his job.Chief Armstrong needs to be reinstated immediately. It doesn’t matter that Thao doesn’t personally like him. He was doing a great job, and the majority of the citizens of Oakland had a lot of faith in him. Thao needs to resign. Even if this were a city of 4,000 people instead of over 400,000 people, she doesn’t have the credentials for mayor. She has no idea how to run a city effectively.Missing out on money from the state for combating crime? Come on. Thao is not qualified for her job.Pratiti BeldnerOaklan...

The five most expensive homes reported sold in Saratoga in the week of Sep. 11

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

A house in Saratoga that sold for $9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $4.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,563.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 11 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $2.6 million, detached house in the 12400 block of Paseo CerroA sale has been finalized for the detached house in the 12400 block of Paseo Cerro in Saratoga. The price was $2,600,000 and the new owners took over the house in August. The house was built in 1950 and the living area totals 1,500 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $1,733. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.Paseo Cerro4. $2.9 million, single-family home in the 13400 block of Ward WayThe 1,599 square-foot single...

49ers’ Nick Bosa sees path to ‘a good day’ against Giants in home opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa is sincerely excited to see the Levi’s Stadium crowd at Thursday’s home opener. With no sacks through two games, he sounds even more pumped to see New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in attendance, particularly if he’s holding the ball in the pocket.“It’s going to be pretty much the opposite of what we just did with Stafford,” Bosa said, referring to Sunday’s 30-23 win against the Los Angeles Rams’ quick-throwing Matthew Staford. “(Jones) definitely can hold it a little bit and we just have to keep him in the pocket.“He’s going to try to get out any chance he gets. So we’ll just try to close in on him, be good in our rush lanes, and we could have a good day.”Bosa could use a great day — or night, as kickoff is at 5:15 p.m. — to springboard his season, after missing training camp and the preseason before signing the NFL’s richest contract for a non-quarterback only two wee...

Woman dies in fiery I-580 collision in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A severe traffic alert was issued Tuesday following a deadly crash on Interstate-580 near the Fruitvale Avenue exit in Oakland. A 44-year-old woman died from injuries she suffered in the wreck. According to the California Highway Patrol, two vehicles crashed on I-580's eastbound lanes and one vehicle caught on fire. One person was trapped inside their vehicle. (Photo: Citizen app)A CHP spokesperson said, "A lengthy extrication was conducted by fire crews and the person was in critical condition when they were transported. A 44 year old female succumbed to her injuries."The fire spread into nearby vegetation before firefighters doused the blaze around noon.Several lanes of I-580 were closed for hours while emergency crews remained at the crash scene.

Berkeley burglars use car to ram Lululemon store

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) -- A group of burglars in Berkeley used a vehicle to ram through the doors of a Lululemon store on 4th Street before dawn Tuesday. The burglars left behind extensive damage.It was the third time in five years that thieves targeted the Lululemon store. In July of 2018, thieves stole over $10,000 worth of merchandise. Earlier this year, two men allegedly stole more than $7,000 worth of athletic clothing. So far, no suspects have been identified in connection to Tuesday's burglary.

One injured in shooting near Berkeley bus stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was injured in a shooting near a Berkeley bus stop on Tuesday afternoon, the Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KRON4. BPD responded to the area of Oregon Street and Sacramento Street at 3:34 p.m. for the report of a shooting. They found evidence of a shooting at the scene, but not a victim or a suspect. Oakland’s ex-police chief controversy: ‘It’s a mess,’ legal analyst says At 3:48 p.m., the Alameda County Sheriff's Office called Berkeley police to say that a gunshot victim arrived at Highland Hospital. The victim had one or two gunshot wounds to their lower body. Their condition is unknown.Police have not yet made an arrest in connection with the shooting. BPD is still investigating the scene.

Fatal crash causes traffic delays on SR-128 in Napa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

(KRON) -- State Route 128 was shut down in both directions after a fatal crash on Tuesday afternoon, California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened near Wragg Canyon Road and is impacting traffic in both directions. CHP said at 4:09 p.m. that the highway would be shut down for about two hours. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury; Kareem Hunt in for visit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb’s gruesome left knee injury will require surgery, a devastating blow for the Cleveland Browns star running back who will have to go through another arduous rehabilitation to continue playing.Chubb sustained the season-ending injury in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.A four-time Pro Bowler in six seasons, Chubb got hurt when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackled him low on a carry in the second quarter. The impact buckled the same knee Chubb injured in 2015 at Georgia and had reconstructed.Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Chubb’s season is over. He did not provide any specifics on the severity of the injury or when Chubb will have the operation.It’s possible Chubb, who likely torn several ligaments, will seek several medical opinions before moving forward.“Very disappointed for Nick,” Stefanski said on a Zoom call. “He means a lot to this team, means a lot to this organization so he will be missed. But he wil...

Video shows high school band director shocked with stun gun, arrested after refusing to stop music

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police body camera video shows an Alabama high school band director being shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers in front of screaming students, in a chaotic scuffle that broke out after he refused to immediately stop the band as it played in the bleachers following a football game.State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, who is representing band director Johnny Mims as his attorney, said Tuesday that the incident is an “alarming abuse of power” that instead “should have been should have been deescalated.” The Birmingham Police Department said it remains under investigation but the band director resisted arrest and allegedly pushed an officer. The altercation erupted after the game last Thursday between Minor and Jackson-Olin high schools. In the body camera video released by police Monday night, officers are seen approaching Mims, the band director at Minor, as the band plays in the stands. They ask him several times to stop the band and clear the stadium. Mim...

Injured Angels star Mike Trout accompanies team on final road trip of season, takes dry swings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:46:51 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Injured Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has accompanied the team on its last road trip of the season and took dry swings before Tuesday night’s game at the Tampa Bay Rays.The three-time AL MVP has played just one game since fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on July 3. The center fielder returned Aug. 22 but was shut down the next day due to discomfort.“He’s progressing,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said. “He took some dry swings today and he feels good. So, it’s just kind of a day to day thing He wanted to come on this trip and start that progresssion towards building up to swings.”Nevin said it is hard to say what Trout’s schedule will be.“Where that puts us, I couldn’t answer that,” Nevin said, “It’s all on how he’s going to feel over the next few days and the next week.”Trout is hitting .263 with 18 homers and 44 RBIs in 82 games this season. “I think right now for his peace of mind he wants to build...