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BART crossbow-wielder pleads no contest to criminal threat charge, sentenced to one year in jail

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

DALY CITY — A crossbow-wielding man that told BART workers he’d kill them on a train in May pleaded no contest to a felony charge in court Tuesday and was sentenced to one year in a county jail, according to prosecutors.Daniel Ray Baxter, a 42-year-old San Leandro resident, was on a train at the Daly City station on May 24 when two BART employees entered the car. Baxter, who had a crossbow loaded with an arrow, was shouting at himself, according to the employees, before turning to them. He then aimed the crossbow at one of them and shouted “I’ll kill you.”Taking the threat seriously, the employees barricaded themselves in the train’s operator cab and called police, prosecutors said. Upon police arrival, Baxter was found on the floor of one of the cars and told officers that he was the one they wanted.“The victims here, the two BART people, they fully believed he was serious about what he was going to do,” San Mateo County District Attorney S...

Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

By Brendan Farrington and Freida Frisaro | Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in taking on a contentious issue in the 2024 presidential race.It’s the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney and follows an investigation that began when a teenager was charged with fatally shooting a television reporter and a 9-year-old girl.“It is my duty as Governor to ensure that the laws enacted by our duly elected Legislature are followed,” DeSantis said during a news conference in Tallahassee announcing the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves Orange and Osceola counties.Worrell vowed to seek reelection next year and said her removal was political and not about her performance. She also suggested DeSantis’ timing was to distract from a stagnant pre...

Sale closed in Palo Alto: $2.8 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

2955 Otterson Court – Google Street ViewA house located in the 2900 block of Otterson Court in Palo Alto has new owners. The 1,765-square-foot property, built in 1977, was sold on July 27, 2023. The $2,820,000 purchase price works out to $1,598 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 7,300 square feet.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 1,194-square-foot home on the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue in Palo Alto sold in July 2023, for $1,900,000, a price per square foot of $1,591. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Moffett Circle, Palo Alto, in January 2023, a 1,368-square-foot home was sold f...

Shooting at Oakland memorial site leaves teen in critical condition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

OAKLAND — A 17-year-old boy was in critical condition after he was shot Wednesday morning at the site of a memorial for a person who had recently died, authorities said.The youth, who lives in the area of the shooting, was in a group with numerous other people but no one else was injured, authorities said.The shooting happened about 2:09 a.m. in the 2200 block of East 24th Street at Highland Avenue, a primarily residential area. The shooting prompted a gunshot-detection alert, authorities said.The youth and others were at the site of a street memorial for a man who police were told died Monday from a heart attack.As they were gathered outside, at least two people began shooting at them from the northern direction on Highland Avenue, police said.No other people were wounded, but some parked vehicles were hit by bullets, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot in Oakland; third homicide in seven-hour span Crime and Public Safety | ...

Map: Maui wildfires burning in Lahaina and upcountry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

Wildfires that started Tuesday on Maui have burned at least 20 square miles (13,000 acres), including the coastal town of Lahaina.The map above shows the areas of hotspots recorded by NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System as of Wednesday morning.The fires were whipped up by the winds of Hurricane Dora. Power was cut to about 14,000 residences, and 911 communications were down across the island.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | ‘It’s apocalyptic’: People jump into the ocean to flee Maui wildfires Crashes and Disasters | Editorial: New PG&E wildfire safety strategy requires scrutiny Crashes and Disasters | Opinion: How California’s landscape was transformed to fit European perceptions Crashes and Disasters | Cal Fire to probe tragic missteps in aerial firefighting ‘ballet’ Crashes and Disasters | Why are women more concerned about climate change than men?

East Palo Alto: Four indicted in 2022 park shootout that killed cousin of Raiders receiver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

EAST PALO ALTO — The last suspect in a deadly 2022 shootout at a city park teeming with children has been arrested, following several criminal indictments being handed down in connection with the daytime gun battle, authorities said.The shooting was reported the evening of May 17, 2022 at Jack Ferrell Park, involving two pairs of men opening fire at each other with several bystanders on scene. Five men were hit, and one of them, Ralph Fields Jr. — a cousin of Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver and East Palo Alto native Davante Adams —  died at the hospital.Early on, police emphasized that the shooting was not random, and tallied 33 shots fired between three rounds of gunfire. Police added that the five people who were hit were bystanders to the shooting. A week after the shooting, police announced that two people had been arrested.On Wednesday, East Palo Alto police announced that four men were indicted by a criminal grand jury Aug. 4 on multiple charges related to th...

Four indicted for East Palo Alto park gun battle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

(KRON) -- Four men who allegedly waged a gun battle in front of terrified children in an East Palo Alto park were indicted by a San Mateo County grand jury this week. Dozens of children were playing in Jack Farrell Park on May 17, 2022 when gunfire erupted and 33 shots were fired, Police Chief Jeff Liu said. Children ran for their lives and screamed for their parents. Five adults were shot and one man, 34-year-old Ralph Fields Jr., died. Fields is a cousin of Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams.The identities of the suspected shooters were released for the first time on Wednesday. The grand jury indicted Miguel Bracamontes, 21, of East Palo Alto; Bobby Williams, 49, of San Francisco; Luis Mariscal, 38, of East Palo Alto; and Michael Tyrone Darrell McNack, 20, of Union City, for numerous charges. Charges include assault with a firearm, as well as discharge of a firearm with gross negligence.The East Palo Alto Police Department wrote, "Witness statements obtained through inv...

Arson suspected in Antioch house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A house fire in a suburban area of Antioch on Tuesday night is believed to be a result of arson, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. San Francisco Uber riders and drivers can audio record their trip Around 10:30 p.m., fire crews were called to a house fire on Mount Hamilton Drive. When they arrived, crews found the garage fully engulfed in flames. Crews managed to keep the fire contained to the garage. No occupants were in the home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported, ConFire said. Investigators say it appears that a car crashed into the garage and then a fire was intentionally set in the garage.

Forward progress stopped in Vallejo fire that threatened structures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

(KRON) -- Forward progress has been stopped in a fire that broke out on Renida Street and Warren Avenue in Vallejo, according to the Vallejo Fire Department. The fire was initially reported as a one-alarm fire, however a second alarm was requested.The fire had threatened multiple structures, but initial reports indicate that no structures were damaged, according to Vallejo FD. PHOTOS: Fires wreak havoc on Maui, historic Lahaina in flames No additional information is available at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Fire at 18th and Kirkham in SF contained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A fire that broke out at 18th Avenue and Kirkham Street in San Francisco is now contained, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. SFFD described the incident as an "isolated kitchen fire." No one was injured or displaced as a result of the one-alarm fire. People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfire destroying historic Maui tourist town No other information is available at this time.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.