Robbery suspect targeted South Bay gardeners, police say
(KRON) — Police in South Bay arrested a suspect Monday who allegedly targeted gardeners in armed robbery and grand theft incidents. The first incident occurred Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Los Altos. Police said the suspect brandished a gun at a landscaper and stole landscaping equipment. Investigators identified the suspect
Jury selection begins for Sierra LaMar murder trial
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Jury selection is underway for a new murder trial that will decide if Sierra LaMar’s once-convicted killer could one day walk free as an exonerated man, or continue serving a life prison sentence. Antolin Garcia-Torres, 35, is charged with kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old LaMar on March 16
Family of mom, toddler killed in 140 mph SJ crash speak after murder hearing:...
"I mean, I lost everything. You know, they were my everything," said Zachary Martins, who said he was driving with his wife, Ivana, and daughter, Iliana Balistreri, before they were struck and killed in a high-speed crash last December. The driver of the car that crashed into the family was charged with murder.
Alameda County sheriff’s deputy who killed couple loses appeal
California’s Supreme Court rejected the appeal of an Alameda County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her husband in an off-duty assault at the couple’s home.
Bay Area drivers to pay more to travel this Labor Day
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you are planning your last getaway before the unofficial end of summer, AAA says it is going to cost more than last year. AAA released its annual Labor Day travel forecast. According to the report, flights to top domestic destinations are going to cost about 20% more than last year. […]
Three East Palo Alto teens arrested in connection with assault of Turlock man
(FOX40.COM) — Three East Palo Alto teenagers were arrested after allegedly assaulting a man from Turlock in June, according to the Mountain View Police Department. MVPD said officers responded to reports of a large fight on June 20 on 432 Stierlin Road. Police arrived to find a victim of a battery, identified as a 26-y
At least 1 killed in fiery Santa Clara crash after possible wrong-way high-speed collision
At least one person was killed in a fiery two-car crash Wednesday on Montague Expressway in Santa Clara, according to police. A witness told ABC7 Eyewitness News that one of the vehicles was traveling the wrong way at a high rate of speed before colliding with the other car.
2 charged Wednesday following shooting at Independence High School
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two 18-year-old men were charged Wednesday with multiple gang-related crimes following last week’s deadly shooting at Independence High School. Sean Reyes and Adam Porras had not guilty pleas entered on their behalf and are due back in court Sept. 8. Reyes and Porras are being held on $200,
From street festivals to free Shakespeare: 18 great ways to celebrate on Labor Day...
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with outdoor concerts, cultural festivals, art fairs, theater performances, dance parties and more happening around the Bay Area and beyond.
Bay Area sports calendar, Aug. 26-27
Dylan Smith and the Giants will host the Reds at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. (NBCSBA)

















