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Oakland commercial burglaries spike around Chinatown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

(KRON) -- There has been a spike in commercial burglaries across Oakland citywide, according to Oakland police. In several instances, multiple individuals have forced entry into a business using a tool or object before stealing items from the business and fleeing in a vehicle, according to the Oakland Police Department on social media. Man arrested in string of burglaries targeting women Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, seven stores in Chinatown were hit with many of the burglaries taking place around 8th and Harrison streets. The Chinatown burglaries follow a rash of burglaries around Oakland's Jack London Square, including two incidents in which Everett and Jones Barbecue was hit by vandals.OPD is actively investigating the burglaries, one of which occurred at Lounge Chinatown on 8th Street.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 o...

Repairs continue on eastbound 580 in Livermore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews have begun restriping the eastbound I-580 near Livermore, according to a tweet from Caltrans. A section of the 580 just east of North Flynn Road has been under repair for several days as crews work to fix a crack in the roadway. Hayward Home Depot employee arrested for allegedly stealing $50K of goods Once restriping is completed, crews will shift traffic to the left to resume four lanes being open, Caltrans said. "Motorists are encouraged to move over and slow down as crews are working along the highway," Caltrans said in the tweet.Repair efforts along the section of roadway have been ongoing for several days and have been further complicated by the latest in a series of atmospheric river storms that have struck the Bay Area.

Lauren Boebert Waved Around Pictures of Dead Babies in Her Call to Gut the Endangered Species Act

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

A congressional hearing to depoliticize the Endangered Species Act kicked off in the most politicized way possible this week, with Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., waving around photos of dead babies before launching into an argument for expansive wolf killing.“Since we’re talking about the Endangered Species Act, I’m just wondering if my colleagues on the other side would put babies on the endangered species list,” Boebert said, as she flipped through a series of graphic images. “These babies were born in Washington, D.C., full-term. I don’t know, maybe that’s a way we can save some children here in the United States.”Boebert did not elaborate on the connection she saw between a law passed to protect imperiled wildlife and the viability of the human species, the most widespread mammal on the planet. Nevertheless, the tone for the day was set.Boebert was on hand Thursday to discuss her “Trust the Science Act,” a proposal for the nationwide removal of federal protections for wolves, bef...

Leeds’ Elland Road stadium evacuated, man arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

LEEDS, England (AP) — The stadium of English Premier League club Leeds was evacuated because of a security threat that led to the arrest of a man on Friday.Elland Road, its offices and the club shop were closed as police carried out checks after Leeds received a threat via social media.West Yorkshire Police said a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. The force said earlier that officers attended Elland Road “following reports of a security threat to the premises.”The Premier League is on hold this week because of international matches.Leeds’ next game is at Arsenal on April 1.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

AP source: Browns add free agent receiver Marquise Goodwin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns added another speedy wide receiver Friday, agreeing to contract terms with free agent Marquise Goodwin, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The 32-year-old Goodwin is getting a one-year deal, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed.Goodwin’s addition comes two days after the Browns acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore in a trade from the New York Jets. Goodwin spent last season with Seattle, finishing with 27 receptions for 387 yards and four touchdowns.Goodwin gives the Browns more depth at wide receiver and another deep target for quarterback Deshaun Watson.Desperate for offensive speed, the Browns have added Moore and Goodwin, who will complement Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Browns got Moore from the Jets for the No. 42 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft.Goodwin, who has also played with Buffalo, San Francisco, Chicago and the Seahawks, ...

Mavs’ Doncic fined $35,000 over money sign toward officials

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was fined $35,000 on Friday for directing a money sign toward officials in the final seconds of a loss to Golden State.Doncic walked toward officials while rubbing his fingers together with 1.7 seconds left in the 127-125 loss on Wednesday night. The four-time All-Star apparently was upset that a foul wasn’t called when he missed a layup.Dallas was trailing 125-122 when Doncic caught a pass under the basket and his layup bounced off the back of the rim. After the Mavericks committed a foul to stop the clock, Doncic made the gesture.The NBA said the fine was for “an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a game official.”Officials didn’t give him a technical over the gesture. Doncic frequently complains to officials and is one technical foul away from 16 this season, which would trigger a one-game suspension. The count doesn’t carry over into the playoffs. Dallas owner Mark Cuban said he planned to protest the los...

Jerry Green, Detroit sports writer at 56 Super Bowls, dies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Green, a Detroit sports writer who covered 56 consecutive Super Bowls, has died at 94, The Detroit News said Friday.Green retired as a columnist at the News in 2004 but continued to attend the Super Bowl for the newspaper until this year. His streak began with Green Bay’s 35-10 victory over Kansas City in the first Super Bowl in 1967. “Jerry Green is part of the very fabric of the Super Bowl!” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told the News in January.Green, a native of New York City, died Thursday night, the News reported. He was a sports writer in Detroit for The Associated Press before joining the News in 1963.“I’ve never wanted to do anything else,” Green said earlier this year about a career covering a variety of pro and college sports.News editor and publisher Gary Miles said Green was an icon.“And he was unabashedly proud of the paper, his contributions and his colleagues. He gave us his all and we’ll miss him,” Miles said.Before the Super ...

3-day Ultra Music Festival kicks off in downtown Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

Large crowds have begun to descend on downtown Miami as the Ultra Music Festival got underway.The three-day event kicked off Friday, with more than 165,000 people are expected to attend the event.Doors to the venue opened at 4 p.m.“This is the first we’ve ever, ever, ever gone to Ultra in Miami,” said an attendee. “It took 10 years after we moved out of Florida to come back and have a good time.”Whether attendees are a first timers or Ultra veterans, organizers said the three-day festival won’t disappoint.“We kind of bought the tickets on an impulsive buy, and we’re all college students, and we haven’t had a break in a long time,” said another attendee.Miami Beach will also be packed this weekend with spring breakers. There will be lots of Miami Music Week events that people can enjoy.City commissioners opted against imposing a curfew this weekend in South Beach, but they voted to have liquor stores close by 6 p.m. through ...

BSO arrest woman in intentional hit-and-run near Fort Lauderdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

A fight between two women near Fort Lauderdale took a dangerous turn when, authorities said, one of them intentionally ran over the other one, leading to the driver’s arrest.Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit-and-run near the 2600 block of Northwest 13th Court, just before 9 a.m., Friday.Upon arrival, deputies located a female victim who showed injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. A preliminary investigation showed that two females were involved in an ongoing disturbance since at least Thursday night that resulted in the hit-and-run, Friday.“My daughter woke me up last night between 10:30 and 11,” said Tina Gore, the victim’s mother.Dramatic cellphone video posted to social media captured the victim hanging on to the hood of the other woman’s car.Gore said the two women involved are childhood friends.“First she ran her over then she dragged her all the way, like a block or two from my house. She came again to run my daug...

Police searching for subject who fired shots at Steve’s Pizza in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:20:16 GMT

Someone fired several shots at a pizza restaurant in Miami and now officials are asking for the public’s help in locating that shooter. According to North Miami Police, the shooting occurred at Steve’s Pizza at 12101 Biscayne Blvd on Wednesday, March 15 just before 12:30 a.m. Police said the subject entered the restaurant and appeared to look for someone. In a surveillance video sent to 7News, the subject could be seen inside the restaurant and then pull out a firearm from his waistband. The subject then walked back out to an outdoor area of the restaurant and fired several rounds at someone outside. No one was injured. Anyone who can provide information on the subject’s identity is urged to contact Detective K. Warren at North Miami Police Department (305) 891-8111