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Lodi Parachute Center Skydiver Dies After Chute Gets Tangled on DescentA parachutist at the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center in Acampo died Saturday after her parachute got tangled on the way down, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

Saratoga Resident Displaced in 2-Alarm House Fire Sunday MorningA Saratoga resident was displaced after a two-alarm fire early Sunday morning severely damaged a house, firefighters said.

Eight Straight! A's Sweep Tigers, Helped by Ninth-Inning ErrorsMatt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the A's past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.

18-Year-Old Driver Dies, 3 Teen Passengers Injured in Saturday-Night Crash Near DavisA Woodland teenager died and three others suffered major injuries Saturday night in a high-speed crash in Solano County near Davis.

Wood, 4 Relievers Help Giants Blank MarlinsAlex Wood pitched five innings in his season debut and four relievers completed a three-hitter as the Giants used an unearned run to beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 and avert a series sweep.

Suspect Resisting Arrest Shoots Himself in the Foot During Struggle With Sunnyvale PoliceA suspect struggling while officers tried to handcuff him early Sunday at a Motel 6 in Sunnyvale managed to fire off a handgun, shooting himself in the foot, authorities said.

'The Father Is A Hero'; Oakland Man, 1-Year-Old Daughter Die In Horrific Arson FireAn Oakland father, who brought his family to the San Francisco Bay Area to escape war-torn Yemen, died trying to rescue his 1-year-old daughter from an early morning arson fire and was being heralded as a hero Sunday by police and family members.

Antioch Teen Fatally Wounded In Saturday Night ShootingA 16-year-old was fatally shot inside a garage Saturday night and two people were arrested for assaulting police officers who were rushing to the boy's aid during a violent confrontation in an Antioch neighborhood.
Asian American Attacks

East Bay Businesses Donate Proceeds to Support Asian Community OrganizationsSaturday was a day of action in the East Bay, with a call for businesses to stand against hate directed at Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Man Ripping Down Flyers Promoting AAPI Anti-Hate Rally Caught on Camera in Mountain ViewA Mountain View resident who captured video of a man ripping down flyers promoting a rally to raise awareness about hate crimes against Asian and Pacific Islanders said Friday that police contacted her about the incident.

South Bay Restaurants Raise Money for Anti-Hate Efforts Supporting AAPI CommunitySouth Bay restaurant owners took a stand against Asian hate by raising money this week to fight hate crimes against the AAPI community.
TOP VIDEOS

San Leandro Students Hold Community Rally to Promote Police ReformStudents and community members rallied on Sunday to remember the life of a man shot and killed by a San Leandro policeman one year ago. The officer has since been charged with voluntary manslaughter. Da Lin reports. (4-18-21)

Oakland Pre-K Through 6th Grade Classes Set to Reopen MondayWith thousands of students set to return to Oakland Unified School District classrooms on Monday, there are still issues being negotiated between OUSD and teachers union. Kenny Choi reports. (4-18-21)

Sunday Evening Pinpoint ForecastMeteorologist Darren Peck has the work week forecast. (4-18-21)
EDD Fraud

State EDD Launches Dashboard Of Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance DataThe state's Employment Development Department launched an expanded online dashboard for unemployment claim and payment data Friday, outlining its efforts to catch up with its backlog of claims.

California EDD Website Experiencing Technical IssuesThe website for California's beleaguered Employment Development Department is experiencing technical problems preventing users from being able to sign on Monday, according to the website and state officials.

New Department of Labor Website Aimed at Helping Victims of Unemployment FraudThe U.S. Department of Labor on Monday announced the launch of a new website for people who have been targeted for unemployment insurance identity theft.
Coronavirus

Marshawn Lynch Addresses COVID Vaccine Hesitancy In Interview With 'Dr. Faucheezy'Former NFL star and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is addressing the hesitancy among members of Black and Hispanic communities about getting a COVID vaccine through an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

COVID Vaccines: Contra Costa Drop-In Sites End Frustration Among Those Struggling To Find AppointmentsContra Costa County is offering vaccinations, with no appointment necessary. It's a way of reaching those who have been hesitant to make appointments, or simply unable to.

COVID : San Francisco Allows For Small Indoor Gatherings Among VaccinatedHealth officials in San Francisco announced it would follow new guidance from the state and the Centers for Disease Control allowing small indoor gatherings without masks or social distancing among fully vaccinated people.
San Francisco & Peninsula News

Historic Photos: Remembering The 1906 San Francisco Great EarthquakeThe fire hydrant on the corner of 20th and Church streets in San Francisco was painted gold and flowers were laid over it on Sunday, a reminder of the day 115 years ago that a 7.8-to-8.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the city causing widespread death and destruction.

Man Arrested Following Pursuit, Multiple Hit-&-Run Crashes In San BrunoPolice in San Bruno arrested a man for evading officers, possession of a stolen vehicle and multiple hit-and-run crashes following a pursuit last week.

San Francisco Supervisor Joins Calls For Emergency Funding At City College Amid Looming LayoffsStudents enrolled in the English as a Second Language department at City College of San Francisco -- one of several departments facing massive cuts this fall -- is getting support from a San Francisco supervisor.
East Bay News

San Leandro Community Rallies for Reform on Anniversary of Steven Taylor's Police Shooting DeathStudents and community members rallied on Sunday to remember the life of a man shot and killed by a San Leandro policeman one year ago. The officer has since been charged with voluntary manslaughter.

'The Father Is A Hero'; Oakland Man, 1-Year-Old Daughter Die In Horrific Arson FireAn Oakland father, who brought his family to the San Francisco Bay Area to escape war-torn Yemen, died trying to rescue his 1-year-old daughter from an early morning arson fire and was being heralded as a hero Sunday by police and family members.

Antioch Teen Fatally Wounded In Saturday Night ShootingA 16-year-old was fatally shot inside a garage Saturday night and two people were arrested for assaulting police officers who were rushing to the boy's aid during a violent confrontation in an Antioch neighborhood.
South Bay News

Saratoga Resident Displaced in 2-Alarm House Fire Sunday MorningA Saratoga resident was displaced after a two-alarm fire early Sunday morning severely damaged a house, firefighters said.

Suspect Resisting Arrest Shoots Himself in the Foot During Struggle With Sunnyvale PoliceA suspect struggling while officers tried to handcuff him early Sunday at a Motel 6 in Sunnyvale managed to fire off a handgun, shooting himself in the foot, authorities said.

Early Sunday Morning Fire Guts Saratoga Residence; Threatened To Spread To Nearby HomesA two-alarm fire gutted a Saratoga residence early Sunday and threatened to spread to nearby homes and vegetation before it was brought under control, authorities said.
North Bay News

Video: Solano County Sheriff's K9 Subdues Suspect Fleeing On Foot After High-Speed PursuitA high-speed pursuit that began in Fairfield Saturday ended on a road in Napa's Wine County with a Solano County Sheriff's K9 subduing the suspect as he attempted to flee on foot -- a chase captured on CHP aerial video.

Santa Rosa Man Arrested Jailed For DUI, Vehicular Manslaughter After Deadly Petaluma CrashA 21-year-old Santa Rosa man has being held for DUI and vehicular manslaughter Sunday after a horrific late night crash on Stony Point Road in Petaluma claimed the life of a 52-year-old man, authorities said.

Vandals Smear Chauvin Defense Witness' Former Santa Rosa Home With Animal BloodThe former Santa Rosa home of Barry Brodd, who testified as a defense witness in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, was smeared with animal blood and had a severed pig's head dumped on the front porch in an early Saturday morning vandalism attack.
Bay Area Sports

Eight Straight! A's Sweep Tigers, Helped by Ninth-Inning ErrorsMatt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the A's past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.

Wood, 4 Relievers Help Giants Blank MarlinsAlex Wood pitched five innings in his season debut and four relievers completed a three-hitter as the Giants used an unearned run to beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 and avert a series sweep.

Golden State Warriors Juan Toscano-Anderson Suffers Concussion In Frightening FallKey reserve Juan Toscano-Anderson has become the latest Golden State Warrior player to join the injury list after suffering a concussion in a frightening fall while diving over the scorer's table to make a save that led to a Steph Curry 3-pointer.