By | and | | Bay Area News GroupThe capture of seven East Oakland gang members and the subsequent charges filed against them for multiple shootings in Antioch of the past several months — including one that killed a 20-year-old man — figure to curb at least some of the violence that have plagued those cities recently.At least, that’s the expectation of the police chiefs in those cities.“We believe it will have a significant impact on the city of Oakland,” Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said of his city during a press conference in Antioch, where more details of the operation that resulted...…By | and | | Bay Area News GroupThe capture of seven East Oakland gang members and the subsequent charges filed against them for multiple shootings in Antioch of the past several months — including one that killed a 20-year-old man — figure to curb at least some of the violence that have plagued those cities recently.At least, that’s the expectation of the police chiefs in those cities.“We believe it will have a significant impact on the city of Oakland,” Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said of his city during a press conference in Antioch, where more details of the operation that resulted...WW…

By | | Bay Area News GroupTwo Pleasanton residents were robbed at gunpoint Saturday while returning home from shopping, police said, leading to the arrest of three suspects.Police said they arrested a 19-year-old from Richmond, an 18-year-old from San Pablo and a 17-year-old. All three are males.The two victims had just returned from shopping to their home in the 5800 block of Arthur Drive around 1 p.m. and were getting out of their car when they were victimized. Police said one of the suspects approached the driver armed with a gun and demanded a wallet. Another suspect went to the...…By | | Bay Area News GroupTwo Pleasanton residents were robbed at gunpoint Saturday while returning home from shopping, police said, leading to the arrest of three suspects.Police said they arrested a 19-year-old from Richmond, an 18-year-old from San Pablo and a 17-year-old. All three are males.The two victims had just returned from shopping to their home in the 5800 block of Arthur Drive around 1 p.m. and were getting out of their car when they were victimized. Police said one of the suspects approached the driver armed with a gun and demanded a wallet. Another suspect went to the...WW…

By | | Bay Area News GroupA man suspected of driving under the influence on U.S. Highway 101 died Tuesday night after trying to run from California Highway Patrol officers and being hit by a San Mateo County sheriff’s patrol car driving on the highway, the CHP said.Authorities did not identify the man immediately, pending notification of family members. He died at the scene.Just after 10 p.m. CHP officers observed a black Honda Civic that was disabled on the right shoulder of Highway 101 in the southbound direction, just north of Broadway in Burlingame.CHP spokesman Officer Arturo Montiel...…By | | Bay Area News GroupA man suspected of driving under the influence on U.S. Highway 101 died Tuesday night after trying to run from California Highway Patrol officers and being hit by a San Mateo County sheriff’s patrol car driving on the highway, the CHP said.Authorities did not identify the man immediately, pending notification of family members. He died at the scene.Just after 10 p.m. CHP officers observed a black Honda Civic that was disabled on the right shoulder of Highway 101 in the southbound direction, just north of Broadway in Burlingame.CHP spokesman Officer Arturo Montiel...WW…

By | | Bay Area News GroupFive people who stopped at a San Jose café at the end of 2020 are millions of dollars richer as a result.The quintet bought a winning $18 million SuperLotto Plus ticket, according to California Lottery officials, and took the cash option, which left them with $13.6 million. The five — identified by lottery officials as Michael Zhang, Ronnie Lau, Samuel Lee, Duc Luu, and Hui Leung — each got $2.72 million before taxes.“We usually all buy tickets together,” Zhang said in a statement released by lottery officials.After stopping at Café Paradise in the 2400 block of...…By | | Bay Area News GroupFive people who stopped at a San Jose café at the end of 2020 are millions of dollars richer as a result.The quintet bought a winning $18 million SuperLotto Plus ticket, according to California Lottery officials, and took the cash option, which left them with $13.6 million. The five — identified by lottery officials as Michael Zhang, Ronnie Lau, Samuel Lee, Duc Luu, and Hui Leung — each got $2.72 million before taxes.“We usually all buy tickets together,” Zhang said in a statement released by lottery officials.After stopping at Café Paradise in the 2400 block of...WW…

Concord police Officer Aaron Khamosh rescued a toddler who had suffered a fentanyl overdose (Photo courtesy Concord Police Dept.).A Concord police officer is being lauded for his actions after saving a baby that had been exposed to fentanyl last week.Officer Aaron Khamosh’s heroics on March 26 were recounted on the Concord Police Department’s Facebook page Monday and had been “liked” by 1,700 people by 1 p.m. Another 175 people shared the post.The officer was not available immediately for comment.“We are grateful the baby will survive this ordeal and for Officer Khamosh’s quick thinking,”...…Concord police Officer Aaron Khamosh rescued a toddler who had suffered a fentanyl overdose (Photo courtesy Concord Police Dept.).A Concord police officer is being lauded for his actions after saving a baby that had been exposed to fentanyl last week.Officer Aaron Khamosh’s heroics on March 26 were recounted on the Concord Police Department’s Facebook page Monday and had been “liked” by 1,700 people by 1 p.m. Another 175 people shared the post.The officer was not available immediately for comment.“We are grateful the baby will survive this ordeal and for Officer Khamosh’s quick thinking,”...WW…

By | and | Bay Area News GroupA man shot by a Danville police officer last week has died from his injuries, authorities said Thursday, and a well-known civil rights attorney said his office will be investigating the incident on behalf of the man’s family.Tyrell Wilson, 32, had been in a hospital since the March 11 shooting. Authorities said Wilson was a transient who stayed in the vicinity of a park-n-ride lot in Danville. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff said in a statement Thursday that Wilson died while at the hospital.“The Office of the Sheriff recognizes the impact an...…By | and | Bay Area News GroupA man shot by a Danville police officer last week has died from his injuries, authorities said Thursday, and a well-known civil rights attorney said his office will be investigating the incident on behalf of the man’s family.Tyrell Wilson, 32, had been in a hospital since the March 11 shooting. Authorities said Wilson was a transient who stayed in the vicinity of a park-n-ride lot in Danville. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff said in a statement Thursday that Wilson died while at the hospital.“The Office of the Sheriff recognizes the impact an...WW…

By | and | | Bay Area News GroupANTIOCH — Saying they trusted the police “too much,” the family of a man who died three days after going unconscious while being detained by Antioch police officers made explosive claims Thursday about what happened — a version of events different from those given by police, who waited more than a month to acknowledge the death publicly.Angelo Quinto died days after the Dec. 23, 2020 incident. According to attorney John Burris, who has filed a claim against the city on behalf of Quinto’s family, the 30-year-old died after an officer placed his knee on...…By | and | | Bay Area News GroupANTIOCH — Saying they trusted the police “too much,” the family of a man who died three days after going unconscious while being detained by Antioch police officers made explosive claims Thursday about what happened — a version of events different from those given by police, who waited more than a month to acknowledge the death publicly.Angelo Quinto died days after the Dec. 23, 2020 incident. According to attorney John Burris, who has filed a claim against the city on behalf of Quinto’s family, the 30-year-old died after an officer placed his knee on...WW…

Health officials in the California opened Christmas week with a mixed bag of news: The average number of new COVID-19 cases in the state continued to creep up, but the rate of increase has slowed.The state’s seven-day average of new cases slightly increased to 41,888 in Sunday’s reporting, up from 41,475 on Saturday, according to . In the four previous days, the average seven-day total of new cases was on a sharp upward climb, from around 32,000 to 41,000.Counties recorded 27,482 new cases on Sunday, but many counties did not post an update, including San Mateo, Monterey, Tulare, Ventura,...…Health officials in the California opened Christmas week with a mixed bag of news: The average number of new COVID-19 cases in the state continued to creep up, but the rate of increase has slowed.The state’s seven-day average of new cases slightly increased to 41,888 in Sunday’s reporting, up from 41,475 on Saturday, according to . In the four previous days, the average seven-day total of new cases was on a sharp upward climb, from around 32,000 to 41,000.Counties recorded 27,482 new cases on Sunday, but many counties did not post an update, including San Mateo, Monterey, Tulare, Ventura,...WW…

OAKLAND — Two suspects in a series of armed robberies, carjackings and other possible violent crimes were arrested Monday morning, police said.The suspects crashed one of the carjacked vehicles before they were arrested and a gun believed used in some of the crimes was later recovered, authorities said.Authorities said the spree, which encompassed Adams Point and other areas near Lake Merritt, began Saturday, with the most recent robbery happening about 9:20 a.m. Monday in the area of Moss Avenue and Vernon Street.Police said the suspects crashed the carjacked vehicle they were in about 11...…OAKLAND — Two suspects in a series of armed robberies, carjackings and other possible violent crimes were arrested Monday morning, police said.The suspects crashed one of the carjacked vehicles before they were arrested and a gun believed used in some of the crimes was later recovered, authorities said.Authorities said the spree, which encompassed Adams Point and other areas near Lake Merritt, began Saturday, with the most recent robbery happening about 9:20 a.m. Monday in the area of Moss Avenue and Vernon Street.Police said the suspects crashed the carjacked vehicle they were in about 11...WW…

By | and | Bay Area News GroupShow Caption ofif you’re viewing on a mobile device.ORINDA — A Pleasanton woman died early Monday after losing control of her car and running off a rural road, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash happened at about 12:20 a.m. on San Pablo Dam Road, just north of Bear Creek Road, the CHP said. Authorities did not immediately identify the 33-year-old woman, pending notification of her relatives.According to the CHP, the woman was driving a 2013 Kia Optima away from Interstate 80 toward Orinda when the car veered to the right and went off the roadway,...…By | and | Bay Area News GroupShow Caption ofif you’re viewing on a mobile device.ORINDA — A Pleasanton woman died early Monday after losing control of her car and running off a rural road, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash happened at about 12:20 a.m. on San Pablo Dam Road, just north of Bear Creek Road, the CHP said. Authorities did not immediately identify the 33-year-old woman, pending notification of her relatives.According to the CHP, the woman was driving a 2013 Kia Optima away from Interstate 80 toward Orinda when the car veered to the right and went off the roadway,...WW…