Home

Man assaulted, fatally shot in Long Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

Police are looking for several assailants in connection the assault and fatal stabbing of a man in Long Beach Tuesday night.The incident was reported around 11 p.m. in the 900 block of Maine Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.Responding officers found the unidentified victim on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.He was pronounced dead at the scene.A preliminary investigation revealed that several males approached the victim and began assaulting him, police said.During the assault one of the suspects fired multiple shots toward the victim, which resulted in his death.The motive behind the shooting is unknown, and no further details have been released.Anyone with additional information is asked to call homicide Detectives Michael Hutchinson or Lisette Temblador at 562 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477).

The Manson 'family': A look at key players and victims in the cult leader's killings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

In 1969, Charles Manson dispatched a group of disaffected young followers on a two-night killing rampage that terrorized Los Angeles. The killings remain etched in the American consciousness.On Tuesday, Leslie Van Houten was released after spending more than 50 years in prison for two of those murders. She's the only one of Manson's followers who participated in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders to go free.Members of the Manson “family” arrived at the Hollywood Hills home of Sharon Tate on Aug. 8, 1969, where they stabbed, beat and shot to death the young actress and her friends — celebrity hairstylist Jay Sebring, coffee heiress Abigail Folger and aspiring screenwriter Wojciech Frykowski. As they made their way to the house, they encountered a teenager, Steven Parent, who had been visiting an acquaintance at the estate’s guesthouse, and shot him to death.The next night, Manson led a handful of followers, including Van Houten, to the home of wealthy grocer Leno LaBianca and his wif...

2 Injured in Hit-and-Run on 14th Avenue [San Francisco, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

Suspect Hospitalized after Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot after Hit-and-Run near Clement StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 12, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a hit-and-run collision on 14th Avenue left a driver and a suspect hospitalized.Authorities responded to the collision around 12:00 p.m., in the area of 14th Avenue and Clement Street. Police reported that a BMW collided with a vehicle and sideswiped another car before fleeing the scene.According to witnesses, the suspects inside the vehicle were wearing ski masks.Eventually, police managed to locate the suspect’s vehicle in the area of 15th Avenue and Geary Street. Officers spotted three people exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot.About 15 minutes later, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered one of the suspects with a self-inflicted gunshot wound which appeared to be an accident.Paramedics transported the victim from the initial collision to a hospital with non-life-threateni...

Mayor Bass Updates State of Emergency Declaration On Homelessness

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass signed an updated version of her State of Emergency declaration on homelessness.The mayor of L.A. will now have additional emergency powers to suspend competitive procurement, which stalls the process of building supportive housing, according to Bass.The update in the State of Emergency declaration will also allow the Los Angeles City Council to be more involved in the process.“The Council tailored this portion of the Administrative Code to be more specific to the housing and homelessness emergency and to provide the Mayor with the emergency tools that she needs on an ongoing basis, but also to provide the kind of reporting and ongoing engagement of the City Council and the public, that we all need to have to ensure that we’re learning as we go, that we’re modifying programs to make them more effective as we go, that we’re ensuring that we maintain cost efficiencies so that we’re able to help the greatest number of people with ...

2 Hospitalized after Head-On Crash on Highway 62 [Riverside County, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

Fiery Head-On Crash near Interstate 10 Left Vegetation BurnedRIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (July 12, 2023) – Tuesday morning, two people were hospitalized following a head-on crash on Highway 62.According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the incident happened in the northbound lanes of the Hwy near Interstate 10 at around 9:05 a.m., June 20th.Furthermore, officers arrived at the scene and found two vehicles smashed head-on with a fire that burned 3 acres of vegetation.Consequently, emergency responders transported two people to the hospital in critical condition.Meanwhile, the Palm Springs Fire Department, Cathedral City Fire Department, and Cal Fire San Bernardino all responded to the scene to put out the fire.Following the crash, the officers blocked the westbound transition to Highway 62 from I-10 as crews worked for repair.At this time, the cause of the collision was not yet determined and an active investigation is still ongoing.It is important to always focus on the road ...

Three-bedroom home sells for $1.6 million in Pleasanton

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

7331 Elmwood Circle – Google Street ViewA house located in the 7300 block of Elmwood Circle in Pleasanton has new owners. The 1,813-square-foot property, built in 1986, was sold on June 2, 2023, for $1,630,000, or $899 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house features a two-car garage. The property occupies a sizable 6,099-square-foot lot which provides abundant outdoor space, including a pool.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 2,310-square-foot home was sold for $1,720,000, a price per square foot of $745. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,433-square-foot home on the 7400 block of Sundrop Court in Pleasanton sold in September 2022, for $1,785,000, a price per square foot of $734. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 1,835-square-foot home on Shenandoah Court in Pleasanton sold for $1,602,000, a price per squa...

San Jose: Bicyclist dies from injuries in June hit and run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

SAN JOSE — A bicyclist has died from injuries she suffered last month when a driver hit and seriously injured her then fled the scene, police said, adding another tragedy to what has become one of the deadliest stretches of road in the city.The latest case unfolded June 3 when, just two minutes before midnight, San Jose police were called to Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue for a report of a “major injury” hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and a woman riding a bicycle.An investigation determined that the bicyclist was riding eastbound across Monterey Road when a still-unidentified driver heading north hit her and then sped away. Police said the rider was initially stabilized at a local hospital, then transferred to a care facility, but died July 8.The driver is being sought by police.Officials have not released the victim’s name publicly pending her formal identification and notification of her next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coro...

Santa Clara police bust large illegal marijuana operation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The Santa Clara Police Department busted a large marijuana operation late Monday night, it said in a Facebook post. SCPD said officers seized 384 mature marijuana plants. SCPD was called to a vacant residence after a caller reported suspicious activity. Officers found marijuana plants inside of a vehicle parked in front of the residence. Police investigating sexual battery in Palo Alto neighborhood Four suspects were seen coming out of the home, and they were detained. Officers then obtained a search warrant for the building and discovered that it was converted into a marijuana grow operation.In addition to the 384 marijuana plants, officers took two pounds of mushrooms, scales, and dried marijuana. The suspects were booked into jail. Image from the Santa Clara Police Department.Image from the Santa Clara Police Department.Police shared images (above) of some of the plants seized by officers. "Illegal marijuana cultivators often resort to using toxic chemicals on their ...

Crews rescue person injured in fall at San Francisco beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A person fell at Marshall's Beach Wednesday afternoon, the San Francisco Fire Department said on Twitter. Officials said that person was rescued and has a non-life-threatening injury. Photos: Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture The public is asked to avoid the area of the beach located in the Presidio. SFFD first tweeted about the incident at 4:19 p.m.Wednesday's rescue comes a few days after SFFD crews made several rescues over the weekend, including at least 12 people. No other information was immediately available. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This story will be updated.

Excessive Heat Warning issued for inland portions of Bay Area this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:32:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inland portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Inland temperatures are expected to range from the 90s up to 110. Coastal areas will be in the 70s up to the 80s.The heat warning takes effect Saturday morning and will last through late Sunday. Hot conditions around the inland Bay Area and Central Coast could cause "life-threatening impacts or major impacts to commerce or travel," according to the NWS. Photos: Surfing sea otter steals surfboards, eludes capture The weather service warns that there is a "high to very high risk for much of the population due to long duration heat with little to no overnight relief." The NWS recommends preparing for dangerous heat and limiting outdoor activities.For inland locations like Concord and Livermore there is a greater than 70% chance of hitting 100-degree temperatures Saturday. Risk from the heat will be greatest be...