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Ukulele used as weapon in driver fight, say Fremont police

(KRON) — The Fremont Police Department is investigating an alleged assault with a deadly weapon, involving a ukulele, that occurred June 1. FPD said officers responded to the incident near Oliver Way and Orchard Road. “A victim was driving on Mission Blvd when he noticed a subject following him closely and honking,” sa
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Thieves Walked Off With a Fully Loaded Police SUV in Downtown Oakland, and It’s...

Thieves stole a fully equipped police SUV from a downtown Oakland parking garage, including a light bar, push bar, sirens, and radio equipment. Stealing a cop car is the kind of thing that usually only happens in a video game. You boost a cruiser, the sirens light up, and you tear off down the street. In real life, it
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Sierra LaMar murder case retrial: Premeditation thrown out

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Defense attorneys for Antolin Garcia-Torres, the man previously convicted of kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill, are using aggressive tactics leading up to his retrial. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge recently granted the defense team’s request for a spe
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California man guilty of insurance fraud after brake checking semi truck until rear-end crash,...

A San Jose man was recently convicted for insurance fraud and more after causing a collision with a semi truck and then lying to police about the crash, officials said. Last week, Ken Pham Tran, 53, was convicted on charges of felony insurance fraud, felony vandalism, and reckless driving, according to the Santa Clara
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Bay Area Air District slaps Tesla’s Fremont factory with 17 violations in one day

The agency issued Tesla 45 violation notices this year and 369 in the past five.
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Another Clipper glitch let some BART riders travel free on Monday — weeks after...

Monday’s incident also prevented some people from paying for parking or adding fare to their Clipper cards.
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Saratoga Hilltop Stunner Lists Near $19 Million As AI Cash Crowds Luxury Market

A privately gated Saratoga estate perched above the valley hit the market this week with an asking price just shy of $19 million. The 2013-built home comes with multiple living and lounge areas, a movie theater, temperature-controlled wine storage and a detached guest house, the kind of turnkey trophy property that dra
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World Cup 2026: San Jose launching massive, free 39-day soccer fan fest with 500-sq-ft...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Downtown San Jose is preparing to transform into the ultimate soccer destination as the South Bay gears up to host the Bay Area’s largest month-long World Cup celebration. The San Jose Earthquakes, in partnership with the City of San José, the San José Sports Authority,...
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11 Creative Hot Dog Joints In California Serving Wild Dogs And Loaded Fries

California is known for pushing food to the next level. Tacos become gourmet creations. Burgers get piled sky-high. And even the humble hot dog refuses to stay ordinary. Across the state, a handful of quirky eateries are proving that a bun and a sausage can be much more than a quick meal. Think unexpected toppings.
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‘Trailblazing’ Female Fire Chief, 58, Dies of ‘Job-Related Cancer’ After 22 Years of Service

Battalion Chief Monique Vandenberg, of the Santa Clara County Fire Department, died on April 30

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