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SFPD Chief Scott Denounces South Beach Officer-Involved Shooting of Auto Burglary SuspectPolice in San Francisco on Thursday released more details surrounding an officer-involved shooting last week in the city's South Beach neighborhood that SFPD Chief Bill Scott denounced as unnecessary.
9 People Shot in Providence, R.I., Drive-By ShootingProvidence's Washington Park neighborhood was left rattled Thursday evening after nine people were injured in a drive-by shooting, according to Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements.
COVID Reopening: Solano County Remains Stuck in Red TierAs many Bay Area residents are enjoying the new allowances that come with the state's Yellow Tier, one Bay Area county is lagging behind the rest of the region.
Fremont Police: Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Case Possibly Linked To 2nd Attempted AssaultFremont Police arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman Thursday morning, and police said he may be connected with an attempted sexual assault of a second woman earlier in the day.
CDC: Vaccinated People Can Go Without Masks In Most Indoor SettingsIn a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
Asian American Attacks: Local FBI Agents Encourage Oakland Victims to Step ForwardOn the heels of a public campaign encouraging victims of hate crimes to come forward and report them, the FBI on Thursday focused efforts in Oakland.
BART Officials Present Revised $1.02B Budget; Moves Up Start Of Extended HoursBART officials took another step Thursday toward approving a balanced budget for fiscal year 2022, as the transit agency's budget officials presented a revised proposal that includes an $8 million increase in passenger revenue.
San Jose House Fire Knocked Down; 8 Residents DisplacedCrews in San Jose were able to contain a residential structure fire on Pomona Avenue Thursday afternoon that displaced eight people, according to fire officials.
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San Jose Jewelry Story Smash-and-Grab Caught on CameraA frightening, smash and grab jewelry store robbery by armed thieves was caught on video. Three suspects have been arrested, according to San Jose police. (5-13-21)
Bear Climbs Tree Near Downtown San AnselmoAuthorities in San Anselmo were asking residents to avoid an area of Tamalpais Avenue after confirmed reports of a bear in a tree Thursday afternoon. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-13-21)
Coronavirus Update: Solano County Remains Stuck in Red TierSolano County is the only county in the Bay Area still stuck in the red tier. Wilson Walker reports. (5-13-21)
California Drought 2021
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Approves Rate IncreaseWith drought conditions worsening across the state, Santa Clara County is increasing rates for water usage.
California Drought: South Bay Water Officials Vote For Rate Hike To Pay For Infrastructure, Conservation ProjectsWater officials voted unanimously to greenlight a series of rate hikes to pay for water projects in the South Bay and begin preliminary studies on the contentious Pacheco Dam Project.
California Drought: Recycled Water Investment Paying Off For North Marin Water DistrictThis is shaping up to be a long, dry summer and water managers across the state are looking for new sources to meet their demand. But one small district in Marin County placed a bet on a drought-proof supply of water that may pay off big this year.
Asian American Attacks
Asian American Attacks: Local FBI Agents Encourage Oakland Victims to Step ForwardOn the heels of a public campaign encouraging victims of hate crimes to come forward and report them, the FBI on Thursday focused efforts in Oakland.
Bystanders Help Nab Suspect Who Beat, Robbed Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco Japantown Two bystanders jumped into action near San Francisco's Japantown, cornered the suspect who beat and assaulted an elderly Asian woman Tuesday morning.
Asian American Attacks: Parolee Arrested After Beating, Robbing Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco's JapantownPolice in San Francisco on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a parolee who beat and robbed an elderly Asian woman near Japantown late Tuesday morning.
Coronavirus
COVID Reopening: Solano County Remains Stuck in Red TierAs many Bay Area residents are enjoying the new allowances that come with the state's Yellow Tier, one Bay Area county is lagging behind the rest of the region.
CDC: Vaccinated People Can Go Without Masks In Most Indoor SettingsIn a move to send the country back toward pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
Newsom Announces Plans To Provide $1.5B Boost for Small BusinessesGov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he plans to use some of the $27 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding to help small business owners forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
SFPD Chief Scott Denounces South Beach Officer-Involved Shooting of Auto Burglary SuspectPolice in San Francisco on Thursday released more details surrounding an officer-involved shooting last week in the city's South Beach neighborhood that SFPD Chief Bill Scott denounced as unnecessary.
San Francisco Corruption Scandal: City Reaches $1.7M Settlement With Permit Expediter Walter WongSan Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced the city has settled a civil lawsuit worth more than $1.7 million against Walter Wong -- a business executive who pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
San Bruno Police: Man Arrested On Narcotics Charges After Trying To Cash Forged CheckPolice in San Bruno have arrested a man on multiple charges, including narcotics possession, after he tried to allegedly cash a forged check at a store last week.
East Bay News
COVID Reopening: Solano County Remains Stuck in Red TierAs many Bay Area residents are enjoying the new allowances that come with the state's Yellow Tier, one Bay Area county is lagging behind the rest of the region.
Fremont Police: Man Arrested In Sexual Assault Case Possibly Linked To 2nd Attempted AssaultFremont Police arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman Thursday morning, and police said he may be connected with an attempted sexual assault of a second woman earlier in the day.
Asian American Attacks: Local FBI Agents Encourage Oakland Victims to Step ForwardOn the heels of a public campaign encouraging victims of hate crimes to come forward and report them, the FBI on Thursday focused efforts in Oakland.
South Bay News
San Jose House Fire Knocked Down; 8 Residents DisplacedCrews in San Jose were able to contain a residential structure fire on Pomona Avenue Thursday afternoon that displaced eight people, according to fire officials.
Man Charged With Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping In Downtown San Jose AttackA suspect has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault at an apartment building in Downtown San Jose last week.
Santa Clara Reaches $5M Settlement With Family Of Jesus Geney-Montes Over 2017 Fatal Police ShootingSanta Clara city officials approved a $5.3 million settlement with the family of Jesus Geney-Montes, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2017.
North Bay News
UPDATE: Bear Climbs Down From Tree Near Downtown San Anselmo Following Shelter-in-PlaceA bear that climbed up into an oak tree near downtown San Anselmo, drawing a response from police and wildlife officials for several hours Thursday evening, has climbed down on its own and was coaxed back into the woods below Mount Tamalpais.
Missing Landscaper Found Dead In San Rafael; Co-Worker ArrestedSan Rafael police arrested a landscaper Wednesday after his 42-year-old co-worker was found dead.
UPDATE: California Justice Department To Review Sean Monterrosa Killing By Vallejo PoliceCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday the state Department of Justice will investigate the fatal shooting last June of Sean Monterrosa by a Vallejo police officer.
Bay Area Sports
Red Sox Roll to 8-1 Win Over A'sXander Bogaerts and Bobby Dalbec each hit a two-run home run, and Boston avoided a sweep with an 8-1 win over Oakland on Thursday night.
DeSclafani, Duggar Lead Giants Over Pirates 3-1Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Thursday night.
Pac-12 Picks MGM Executive George Kilavkoff As Next CommissionerThe Pac-12 hired George Kliavkoff to be the conference's next commissioner on Thursday, replacing Larry Scott with another college sports outsider and charging him with rebuilding the league's football brand.
