Caught on camera: Pleasant Hill store manager thwarts attempted smash-and-grab
As businesses across the Bay Area deal with retail theft, a manager who foiled a robbery at his Pleasant Hill store describes how desperate things are becoming.
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As businesses across the Bay Area deal with retail theft, a manager who foiled a robbery at his Pleasant Hill store describes how desperate things are becoming.
A group of burglars drove a vehicle into the front of a Kohl's department store in Pleasant Hill on Thanksgiving evening, police said.
A San Francisco man is facing up to three years in state prison for his involvement in a smash-and-grab burglary at a local Walgreens in 2021.
A wanted fugitive from Nevada was arrested following a takeover robbery at a Gucci store in San Jose and police were seeking the public's help in finding four other suspects.
A sightseeing trip took a wild turn for a group of tourists in San Francisco last week that left one victim hanging off the side of a speeding car as he tried to stop a brazen smash-and-grab burglary at Fort Mason.
Police investigating a series of commercial burglaries in San Jose involving vehicles driven into storefronts have arrested seven suspects, six of them teenagers - including three who were arrested less than two months ago for the same activity.
Three men robbed a jewelry store at Sunvalley Mall in Concord on Friday night, making off with an unspecified amount of jewelry.
Police in Dublin are looking for a number of suspects involved in a smash-and-grab armed robbery at a camera shop on Wednesday.
The owners of a longtime Oakland ice cream shop are now focused on rebuilding after a group of people crashed a car into their shop, ransacked the place and stole their ATM.
Police in Walnut Creek on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrest of a Vallejo man in connection with a June 18 smash-and-grab robbery at the Broadway Plaza Macy's.
Police investigators in Walnut Creek are looking for the three men responsible for a smash-and-grab robbery at the Macy's store in Broadway Plaza.
A couple visiting San Francisco are pleading for help recovering their stolen Chihuahua named Rylee who was taken in a smash-and-grab robbery last week.
A smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in East San Jose ended in gunfire.
A 43-year-old San Jose man has been arrested in connection with more than 35 smash-and-grab commercial burglaries over the last year in the South Bay.
Another violent chapter in the plague of smash-and-grab robberies at a popular Peninsula mall unfolded Monday night, when theives used blunt force to break into glass cases inside a jewelry store.
A destructive South Bay crime spree overnight left a half dozen San Jose businesses cleaning up Tuesday after thieves smashed into storefronts with two vehicles in order to steal ATMs.
The California Highway Patrol announced Tuesday that officers arrested a suspect in a fencing operation over the weekend who had an estimated $185,000 in merchandise, some of it from the Louis Vuitton store in Union Square.
A 19-year-old is facing a series charges following his arrest in the November smash-and-grab robbery of a high-end sneaker store in Santa Clara, authorities said Tuesday.
In an apparent crime spree in San Francisco, several homes in different neighborhoods across the city were targeted by home invasion robbers within a few hours involving a gray Infiniti.
A San Francisco resident sprang into action when he saw truck burglars at work. What followed was the nightmare of every victim during the surge in smash-and-grab crimes.
Burglars are getting even bolder in San Francisco. They are not just targeting cars -- they're going after home garages in the city.
Two suspects have been arrested and a third has been identified and was being sought in the shooting death of news security guard and former police officer Kevin Nishita, Oakland Chief of Police LeRonne L. Armstrong announced Wednesday.
Police in San Francisco announced on Monday they arrested two Stockton men last week after catching them with stolen merchandise.
A 43-year-old woman has been arrest for interfering with an arrest, allowing a retail theft suspect to escape officers Saturday night at a Macy's store in San Jose's Oakridge Mall.
A San Jose business owner who shut his doors for good amid the rise in smash-and-grabs isn't letting that rob him of his holiday spirit.
The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
According to the SFMTA, a cable issue was affecting service.
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The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
According to the SFMTA, a cable issue was affecting service.
The Eagles will begin their journey for another Super Bowl championship vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
According to the SFMTA, a cable issue was affecting service.
The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon outside a Tesla showroom near downtown San Francisco as part of multiple "ICE Out for Good!" protests held across the Bay Area.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
"Legacies are measured by trophies or titles, it's measured by who you show up for, who you believe in, who you protect, uplift and love again and again," Sonjha said. "My dad showed up everywhere, for everyone, all the time."
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
Three minor earthquakes struck Friday morning in San Ramon, the latest cluster of quakes to shake the same area in the Tri-Valley region over the last several weeks.
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The two-alarm fire happened around 9 a.m. at a two-story apartment complex on the 500 block of Toyon Avenue.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
Three teenagers were arrested in Santa Rosa after another teen was shot at a park on Friday, police said.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The new system is called FIRO, short for "Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations." Instead of just following mandated tables in a book, the Corps can now use long-range weather forecasts to help determine if it's safe to keep more water in the reservoir.
Around 5:30 p.m. Monday, four people wearing masks and black clothing entered a Novato jewelry store as it was preparing to close for the day. They were gone within a minute with stolen jewelry and other valuables, police said.
Heavy overnight rainfall in Sonoma County has caused a spill of untreated wastewater into the Russian River in the Guerneville area, authorities said Tuesday.
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Kyle Shanahan has long admired Vic Fangio's defensive prowess.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The crash happened around 9 p.m. Friday on the 1700 block of Mission Street. According to police, a driver heading northbound hit a man who was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.
Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.
Three teenagers were arrested in Santa Rosa after another teen was shot at a park on Friday, police said.
A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the person responsible.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
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The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
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Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million flu illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon outside a Tesla showroom near downtown San Francisco as part of multiple "ICE Out for Good!" protests held across the Bay Area.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
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The San Francisco Grateful Dead community is coming together after it was announced that one of the founding members, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The rain seems to have swayed some people to switch up their plans for New Year's Eve, but lots of other people remained positive, hoping the rain won't signal a soggy start to the New Year.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
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For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
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