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Leah Makiah Ida Phillips Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on California City Boulevard [California City, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

27-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Auto-Pedestrian Collision Near Deep Well StreetCALIFORNIA CITY, CA (December 4, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a pedestrian accident on California City Boulevard claimed the life of Leah Makiah Ida Phillips.The deadly collision happened on November 29th, at around 6:26 p.m. near Deep Well and Maverick Street.Responding officers learned that a woman pulled over to exit her vehicle and ran into traffic for unknown reasons.As a result, the woman was struck by an oncoming 2019 Toyota Avalon.Despite the life-saving efforts of the Cal City police, the female victim died at the scene. Later, authorities identified the deceased woman as 27-year-old Leah Makiah Ida Phillips.The 73-year-old male driver from Mojave who struck the victim stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.At this time, the California City Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about the crash to contact (760) 373-8606.Sweet James sends out their warm ...

Kham Lam Dead, Cherise Shanta Arrested after Head-On Crash on Airport Boulevard [San Francisco, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

40-Year-Old Antioch Woman Arrested after Deadly Wrong-Way Collision near Denny’s RestaurantSAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 4, 2023) – Kham Lam died early Tuesday in a head-on collision on Airport Boulevard.Emergency responders arrived at the incident site at approximately 3:24 a.m. on November 21st in South San Francisco. According to law enforcement, a driver traveling in the wrong direction traveled through two intersections before colliding with an oncoming vehicle.The collision resulted in the death of an innocent driver. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased individual as 56-year-old Kham Lam from Daly City.After the incident, the wrong-way driver left her vehicle and entered a nearby Denny’s, where she requested water. Authorities, responding to the scene, questioned and subsequently detained the woman two days after the collision.On Monday, 40-year-old Cherise Nicole Shanta Wafer was formally charged with felony vehicular mans...

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Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

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Another forecast for Bay Area rain comes with “high confidence” from meteorologists

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

Rain is heading toward the Bay Area this week.No, really, honest! This time, there’s almost no question.Almost.Related ArticlesWeather | NWS issues hazard warning as sneaker waves return to the Bay Area Weather | Unpredictable Bay Area weather now likely to stay mostly dry through weekend Weather | Brief break from rain expected Thursday, but the Bay Area could escape most of the weekend storm system Weather | Tracking map: Where it’s raining in the Bay Area Weather | Bay Area rain showers could last into Wednesday morning At least, that was the message sent forth Monday by those who gauge such things for the National Weather Service. Never mind that forecasting the rain has not been all that easy recently.“Right now,” NWS meteorologist Crystal Oudit said Monday afternoon, “we are looking at this event with high confidence.”Yet even within this pretty-much-sure-thing, ...

Pa. Gov. rebukes protesters for chanting outside Jewish restaurant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

Associated PressPHILADELPHIA — Protesters marching in Philadelphia against the bombardment of Gaza chanted about genocide Sunday outside an Israeli-style restaurant, leading Gov. Josh Shapiro to call the demonstration “antisemitic.”In Philadelphia’s Center City and University City neighborhoods, hundreds of people marched to criticize Israel’s military actions in Gaza, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. However, it was unclear why some specifically protested the restaurant. A video of demonstrators outside of Goldie Falafel depicted people chanting, “Goldie, Goldie, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide,” which garnered backlash from the Democratic governor.Shapiro first addressed the protest on X, formerly known as Twitter. Later Monday, appearing at an unrelated event in suburban Philadelphia, the governor said he was in touch with Michael Solomonov, one of the restaurant’s owners, to make sure he and his staff know that the g...

Single-family home in Oakland sells for $1.7 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

6682 Colton Boulevard – Google Street ViewA 2,531-square-foot house built in 1977 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 6600 block of Colton Boulevard in Oakland was sold on Oct. 10, 2023, for $1,668,500, or $659 per square foot. This three-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from composition shingles. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. Additionally, the home comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In August 2023, a 2,145-square-foot home on Saroni Drive in Oakland sold for $1,075,000, a price per square foot of $501. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Heartwood Drive, Oakland, in June 2022, a 1,544-square-foot home was sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $1,036. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,293-square...

Berkeley housing project of 500-plus homes may replace restaurant row

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

BERKELEY — A huge housing tower with 500-plus residences is being eyed in downtown Berkeley on the site of a restaurant row slated to be demolished if the project is built, city documents show.The project would consist of a housing tower with 599 residences, including dozens of low-income units, according to files posted by the Berkeley Planning Department.Residential project site that now consists of retail and restaurant buildings at 1950,1974,1984,1998 Shattuck Avenue and 2071 University Avenue in Berkeley. (Google Maps)A dining area could sprout on the roof of the new high-rise, in something of a counterbalance to the loss of the restaurants at the street level.A 28-story tower would accommodate the housing units, the documents show.Apartment development site that currently consists of retail and restaurant buildings at 1950,1974,1984,1998 Shattuck Avenue and 2071 University Avenue in Berkeley, shown within the outline. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)Th...

Mark Kotsay on the A’s Vegas vote, free agency wish list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Mark Kotsay learned of the owners’ unanimous vote to approve the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, the first emotion the manager experienced was sadness.“For the community of Oakland,” Kotsay said Monday at the MLB Winter Meetings. “Not just for the fan base but also for the employee base that’s had a long history here in Oakland. It’s still down the road, still in 2028, so there’s no guarantee. But at that point, you feel for those who will be impacted and their lives impacted if they don’t make that move to Vegas.”After a year of deftly navigating the tricky situation as the public face of a franchise with one foot out the door, Kotsay’s future gained some clarity this offseason. In addition to the 30-0 vote by MLB owners last month, Kotsay was rewarded by the A’s extending his contract through 2025.Kotsay has had to walk a fine line in daily messaging, assuaging fans unhappy with the...

Planned community backed by tech billionaires to hold 3 town halls this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

(KRON) -- The group behind planned community in Solano County backed by tech billionaires will hold three town hall meetings this week. "California Forever," a planned community designed to be built in southeastern Solano County, has announced town halls for Tuesday, Dec. 5, Wednesday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 7.Residents will be able to ask questions at the meetings where members of the proposed community's planning team will be in attendance. Places with the lowest cost of living in California: study "I'm excited for the opportunity to connect with and get feedback from communities across Solano County during our town hall tour," said California Forever CEO Jan Sramek in a statement. "These events will be an opportunity for residents of Solano County to share with us both their hopes and concerns about our project, and to engage directly with members of our team, to help us design the best possible project."Members of the California Forever project expected to be on-hand inclu...

One-day strike set for Tuesday at SF State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:15:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- A large number of California State University at San Francisco faculty members plan to participate in a one-day strike Tuesday as part of a statewide rolling strike at four CSU campuses. Union leaders said many of SFSU's 1,500 California Faculty Association members will take to the picket line at 19th Street and Holloway Avenue from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Places with the lowest cost of living in California: study "CSU's non-tenure faculty are some of the lowest paid educators in the state; they need an equity raise to survive," said SFSU-CFA President Brad Erickson. "Our members have seen expenses like rent, food and childcare rise by double digits; we need 12 percent to break even with inflation.KRON On is streaming live news 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%...