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San Jose officials eye fine for firm that rid church of “trash bag” wrap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

SAN JOSE — Officials may impose a fine on a construction executive whose crews removed an unsightly and crumbling tarp that had covered a historic downtown San Jose church.Construction crews a few weeks ago removed a gigantic tarp — a wrap that had prompted some to call the downtown San Jose building the “trash-bag church” — that was hanging in tatters from the historic building.Uncovered dome of First Church of Christ, Scientist at 43 East St. James Street in downtown San Jose, August 2023. This photo was taken before crews supervised by construction company executive Jim Salata patched the rooftop and removed a huge bag that had covered the old church. (Jim Salata)Repaired and patched dome of First Church of Christ, Scientist at 43 East St. James Street in downtown San Jose. This photo was taken after crews supervised by construction company executive Jim Salata patched the rooftop. (Jim Salata)But in the wake of the removal of the “tr...

Feds charge suspect in two Oakland shootings; both shootings and arrest occurred in front of the same liquor store

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

OAKLAND — All of Quentel Reed’s current legal problems stem from activity outside a 24th Street liquor store.It was outside of K&D Market in Oakland where, according to prosecutors, Reed was involved in two shootings in 2022 and 2023, and where police pulled him over in August 2022 and allegedly found a loaded AM-15 rifle, crack cocaine, and marijuana. Now, Reed is in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin facing charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a maximum 15-year prison term.These new allegations against Reed are practically a carbon copy of a decade-old arrest that resulted in another federal case. In that instance, Oakland police arrested him for allegedly discarding a gun and 59 grams of crack cocaine and a loaded pistol, during a foot chase near McClymonds High School. He was charged with carrying a pistol during a drug trafficking crime sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in 2013, but granted a compassionate release in 2020 due to health...

Mountain West power ratings: Fresno State on top, followed by Wyoming, as the Bulldogs’ shutout ends the Pac-12’s shutout

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.One week of non-conference play remains for the Mountain West, but the conference has completed its run of matchups against Power Five opponents. The end result is not exactly easy on the eyes.The MW finished 4-17 against opponents from the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12.Closest to home, it was 1-10 against the Pac-12, with Fresno State’s shutout of Arizona State on Saturday night as the lone victory.Two years ago, the MW was 6-5 against its wealthier neighbor.What changed? Head coaches. And coordinators. And quarterbacks.The Pac-12 upgraded on all fronts; the MW has either held its ground or regressed ever-so-slightly.To the power ratings …(All times Pacific)1. Fresno State (3-0)Last week: 1Result: wo...

Netanyahu meets with Musk, talks AI, antisemitism on X

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

Associated PressSAN JOSE — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off a U.S. trip in California to talk to billionaire businessman Elon Musk about antisemitism on his social media platform X — while Musk asked him to address his judicial overhaul in Israel. The two also discussed artificial intelligence in a sparsely-attended livestream event Monday.Netanyahu’s high-profile visit to the San Francisco Bay Area comes at a time when Musk is facing accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on his social media platform, while Netanyahu is confronting political opposition at home and abroad. Protesters gathered early Monday outside the Fremont, California factory where Tesla makes its cars.The video livestream kicked off shortly before 9:30 a.m. with Netanyahu and the Tesla CEO. Netanyahu’s official X account posted that he is holding a “one on one conversation” with Musk. The number of viewers hovered around 700-800 people.The two kicked off with a ...

Detached house sells in Palo Alto for $3.5 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

 2886 Waverley Street – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 2800 block of Waverley Street in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 24, 2023 for $3,528,000, or $2,303 per square foot. The house, built in 1939, has an interior space of 1,532 square feet. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house is equipped with a one-car garage, ensuring secure parking and storage.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:In July 2023, a 2,655-square-foot home on El Dorado Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $3,830,000, a price per square foot of $1,443. The home has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Cowper Street, Palo Alto, in March 2023, a 1,456-square-foot home was sold for $4,995,000, a price per square foot of $3,431. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,383-square-foot home on the 2600 block of Waverley Street in Palo Alto sold in October 2022, for $3,000,000,...

Stolen French bulldog found, 3 arrested by San Jose PD

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

(BCN) -- Three suspects who allegedly stole a French bulldog from its owner at gunpoint three months ago in San Jose are in custody, police said Monday. The robbery took place about 11 p.m. on June 22 in the 2000 block of Southwest Expressway. The trio allegedly took the victim's property and the dog at gunpoint, fleeing the scene before police arrived. Surveillance video helped investigators identify and track down the three suspects and detectives obtained warrants for their arrest and to search their homes, police said."The victim's French bulldog was also recovered uninjured and reunited with the owner," police wrote.   Oakland mother killed after being struck by stray bullet while asleep On Sept. 7, the San Jose Police Department Covert Response Unit arrested Milpitas residents Isaac Ortiz, 21, and Jesse Saavedra, 20, and San Jose resident Alyssa Castro, 19. They were booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of armed robbery. Copyr...

District Attorney speaks out on Oakland Skyline High School shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office charged three minors in connection to a shooting at Skyline High School in Oakland. District Attorney Pamela Price said, "We were just lucky that no student was injured or even killed. Our office has charged three juveniles we believe were involved in the incident."Students were in class on September 5 when shots were fired on campus. Oakland Police Department officers swarmed the school, arrested multiple teenagers, and found two handguns. No one was injured, OPD Captain James Bassett said.Neither police nor prosecutors identified the three minors. It's also unknown if the minors are Skyline High School students. Investigators have not released a motive behind the violence.Price has faced criticism from community members this year over how she handles cases involving juveniles. The district attorney said, "Many people are concerned that we are not doing enough to hold young people accountable. We should all al...

Oakland police arrest multiple people during illegal sideshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department made multiple arrests during illegal sideshow activity over the weekend. The number of arrests has not been clarified. According to Oakland police, illegal sideshow activity can and has led to serious injuries or death of both spectators and participants. The City of Oakland continues to work to find long-term solutions to illegal sideshows, police say.   Oakland mother killed after being struck by stray bullet while asleep The Oakland Police Department is working to identify those responsible for committing crimes and participating in illegal sideshow activity, police say. If you have information about illegal sideshows, you can send the Oakland Police Department a tip at our non-emergency email, [email protected], or call (510) 777-3333.

Bail denied for 17-year-old charged in fatal shooting of Prince George’s Co. student

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

A bond hearing for a 17-year-old accused of shooting another teenager in Prince George's County, Maryland, takes place on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (WTOP/John Domen) A bond hearing for a 17-year-old accused of shooting another teenager in Prince George's County, Maryland, takes place on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (WTOP/John Domen) The 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl last week, “pistol-whipped” her when she tried to break up an after-school fight and then put the gun to her head and opened fire, a Prince George’s County, Maryland, prosecutor told a judge Monday.The teenage boy is charged as an adult in the death of 16-year-old Jayda Medrano-Moore, of Greenbelt, on Sept. ...

Former Missouri police officer who shot into car gets probation after guilty plea

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:15:42 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri police officer was sentenced Monday to five years of probation for shooting into a fleeing vehicle several times and wounding the driver.Matthew Schanz, 36, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault. As part of the plea agreement, he must surrender his state law enforcement certification until his probation ends. His attorney, John Bouhasin, didn’t immediately respond to a message left Monday seeking comment.Schanz and Christopher Gage were officers in Velda City, a St. Louis suburb. In February 2020, they stopped a driver for expired temporary tags. Prosecutors said the driver drove off when officers found marijuana in the car, and Schanz fired nine shots at the fleeing vehicle.The 37-year-old driver crashed after being shot. He was seriously injured but recovered.Gage, who also opened fire, pleaded guilty last year to unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to three years of probation. ___This story was updated to correct the spelling o...