Posted: Mar 12, 2021 / 08:55 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 12, 2021 / 08:58 PM PSTOAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A suspect was arraigned today in the case of an elderly Asian-American man murdered during his morning walk in Oakland.The suspect is facing multiple felonies, but a hate-crime is not one of them.KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun spoke with a criminal law professor about what is and, what is not, a hate crime.The suspect arrested for the murder of a 75-year-old Asian-American man in Oakland has been charged with multiple serious felonies with special circumstances by Alameda County District Attorney Nancy...…Posted: Mar 12, 2021 / 08:55 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 12, 2021 / 08:58 PM PSTOAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A suspect was arraigned today in the case of an elderly Asian-American man murdered during his morning walk in Oakland.The suspect is facing multiple felonies, but a hate-crime is not one of them.KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun spoke with a criminal law professor about what is and, what is not, a hate crime.The suspect arrested for the murder of a 75-year-old Asian-American man in Oakland has been charged with multiple serious felonies with special circumstances by Alameda County District Attorney Nancy...WW…

Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:29 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:29 PM PSTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – In a 6-1 decision, the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution to further the process of renaming over 40 public schools.San Francisco Mayor London Breed is among those questioning the timing of the Board of Education voting on this resolution.However the Board President stands firm on the decision.In the Spring of 2018, the Board of Education passed a resolution to establish a blue ribbon panel to review San Francisco Public School names.They...…Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:29 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 27, 2021 / 06:29 PM PSTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – In a 6-1 decision, the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education voted in favor of a resolution to further the process of renaming over 40 public schools.San Francisco Mayor London Breed is among those questioning the timing of the Board of Education voting on this resolution.However the Board President stands firm on the decision.In the Spring of 2018, the Board of Education passed a resolution to establish a blue ribbon panel to review San Francisco Public School names.They...WW…

Posted: Dec 21, 2020 / 07:02 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 07:02 PM PSTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – The first shipments of the Moderna vaccine are on the way to California.The vaccine was loaded onto planes in preparation to be shipped across the country.This vaccine will pave the way for even more frontline workers to get vaccinated.“The Moderna vaccine has arrived and that is indeed good news,” Governor Gavin Newsom said. Among counties here in the Bay Area, officials at Contra Costa Health Services confirmed that Monday morning they received 13,800 doses of the Moderna...…Posted: Dec 21, 2020 / 07:02 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 07:02 PM PSTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – The first shipments of the Moderna vaccine are on the way to California.The vaccine was loaded onto planes in preparation to be shipped across the country.This vaccine will pave the way for even more frontline workers to get vaccinated.“The Moderna vaccine has arrived and that is indeed good news,” Governor Gavin Newsom said. Among counties here in the Bay Area, officials at Contra Costa Health Services confirmed that Monday morning they received 13,800 doses of the Moderna...WW…

Posted: Oct 1, 2020 / 06:12 PM PDTUpdated: Oct 1, 2020 / 06:46 PM PDTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Smoke from this wildfire season is responsible for multiple weeks of unhealthy air quality in the Bay Area.Doctors at UCSF say research shows prolonged exposure to smoke can increase the risks of developing a host of chronic diseases. “When you get particulate matter into the unhealthy and hazardous range, that can cause many different kinds of symptoms,” Dr. Stephanie Christenson said. UCSF assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care Dr. Stephanie Christenson describes the...…Posted: Oct 1, 2020 / 06:12 PM PDTUpdated: Oct 1, 2020 / 06:46 PM PDTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Smoke from this wildfire season is responsible for multiple weeks of unhealthy air quality in the Bay Area.Doctors at UCSF say research shows prolonged exposure to smoke can increase the risks of developing a host of chronic diseases. “When you get particulate matter into the unhealthy and hazardous range, that can cause many different kinds of symptoms,” Dr. Stephanie Christenson said. UCSF assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care Dr. Stephanie Christenson describes the...WW…

Posted: Aug 20, 2020 / 09:03 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 20, 2020 / 09:17 AM PDTSAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has now extended the Spare the Air Alert through Sunday due to the growing wildfires.“This is the first Spare the Air Alert we had to call for wildfires in 2020. That means wood burning is prohibited,” said Tina Landis, spokesperson for the District.“We are seeing dozens of fires throughout the greater Bay Area. North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and because of the way the valleys are situated, the way the wind moves through the Bay Area, the smoke is...…Posted: Aug 20, 2020 / 09:03 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 20, 2020 / 09:17 AM PDTSAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has now extended the Spare the Air Alert through Sunday due to the growing wildfires.“This is the first Spare the Air Alert we had to call for wildfires in 2020. That means wood burning is prohibited,” said Tina Landis, spokesperson for the District.“We are seeing dozens of fires throughout the greater Bay Area. North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, and because of the way the valleys are situated, the way the wind moves through the Bay Area, the smoke is...WW…

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – A troubling trend in crime for San Francisco. Police are reporting a major increase in burglaries.Investigators tell KRON4 there’s growing concern these break-ins are taking place while people are at home.Burglars are targeting homes and businesses throughout the city of San Francisco.“Year to date, we have seen almost a 40% increase citywide,” Officer Robert Rueca said.A map shows the locations of nearly a dozen recent hot prowl burglaries. Hot prowl means the break-ins occurred while the residents were home which raises additional concerns for police...…SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – A troubling trend in crime for San Francisco. Police are reporting a major increase in burglaries.Investigators tell KRON4 there’s growing concern these break-ins are taking place while people are at home.Burglars are targeting homes and businesses throughout the city of San Francisco.“Year to date, we have seen almost a 40% increase citywide,” Officer Robert Rueca said.A map shows the locations of nearly a dozen recent hot prowl burglaries. Hot prowl means the break-ins occurred while the residents were home which raises additional concerns for police...WW…

Posted: Jul 17, 2020 / 07:08 PM PDTUpdated: Jul 17, 2020 / 07:15 PM PDTOAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — An East Bay firearms instructor says racial tension across the country has led to a major increase in students.And as KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun has learned, the majority of the new students are Black women.“The front sight and the rear sight are in alignment of the target,” Anthony Dart said.Anthony Dart of Akoben firearm safety training in Oakland is a certified firearms instructor. He says over the past three years his business was rather modest but has recently seen a major increase in...…Posted: Jul 17, 2020 / 07:08 PM PDTUpdated: Jul 17, 2020 / 07:15 PM PDTOAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — An East Bay firearms instructor says racial tension across the country has led to a major increase in students.And as KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun has learned, the majority of the new students are Black women.“The front sight and the rear sight are in alignment of the target,” Anthony Dart said.Anthony Dart of Akoben firearm safety training in Oakland is a certified firearms instructor. He says over the past three years his business was rather modest but has recently seen a major increase in...WW…

Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 11:20 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2020 / 11:20 PM PDTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — Some Bay Area health care workers on the front line dealing with COVID-19 patients just received noticed that they are about receive a major cut in pay.KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun spoke to one hospital employee who says she can’t believe this is happening.“We as workers risk our lives on a daily basis,” Stanford health care employee Linda Cornell said. “And this is how they repay us?”This week, Stanford Health Care sent an email to its employees informing them that they are about to experience a...…Posted: Apr 23, 2020 / 11:20 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 23, 2020 / 11:20 PM PDTSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — Some Bay Area health care workers on the front line dealing with COVID-19 patients just received noticed that they are about receive a major cut in pay.KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun spoke to one hospital employee who says she can’t believe this is happening.“We as workers risk our lives on a daily basis,” Stanford health care employee Linda Cornell said. “And this is how they repay us?”This week, Stanford Health Care sent an email to its employees informing them that they are about to experience a...WW…

Posted: May 6, 2020 / 06:33 PM PDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 06:33 PM PDTCONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – California may be days away from loosening restrictions on the current shelter-in-place order.Governor Newsom is expected to announce those changes Thursday, however, an East Bay health officer explains why the existing order will remain in place in Contra Costa County.As California approaches stage two in reopening the economy later this week, officials at Contra Costa health services say the county is not quite ready. That is based on several indicators yet to be reached that...…Posted: May 6, 2020 / 06:33 PM PDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 06:33 PM PDTCONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – California may be days away from loosening restrictions on the current shelter-in-place order.Governor Newsom is expected to announce those changes Thursday, however, an East Bay health officer explains why the existing order will remain in place in Contra Costa County.As California approaches stage two in reopening the economy later this week, officials at Contra Costa health services say the county is not quite ready. That is based on several indicators yet to be reached that...WW…