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Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman: Source

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology Sunday as they work to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.Federal agents have been reviewing social media accounts they believe were used by Mauricio Garcia, 33, and posts that expressed interest in white supremacist and neo-Nazi views, said the official, who could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.Garcia also had a patch on his chest when he was killed by police that read “RWDS,” an acronym for the phrase “Right Wing Death Squad,” which is popular among right-wing extremists and white supremacy groups, the official said.In addition to reviewing social media posts, federal agents have interviewed family members and associates of Garcia to ask about his ideolo...

Oakland: Two people shot while sitting in parked vehicle

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

OAKLAND — A man and woman were each shot multiple times early Monday as they sat in a parked vehicle in East Oakland, authorities said.Both victims were later reported to be in stable condition.The shooting happened about 12:11 a.m. Monday in the 5400 block of Foothill Boulevard, in the Fairfax area of the city.Authorities said a 29-year-old Oakland man and a 22-year-old San Leandro woman were sitting in a parked SUV when the man, who was in the driver’s seat, got into a dispute with another man who was standing outside. Police did not confirm what the dispute was about or say if the two men knew each other.Police said the man standing outside pulled a gun and began shooting at the man and woman in the vehicle, hitting them both more than once.The suspect fled in a vehicle. Despite being wounded the 29-year-old man was able to drive himself and the woman to a hospital.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in Davis ...

Monterey County resident accused of selling minor for sex to man

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

SALINAS – Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged selling and rape of a child and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking more information from the public or the possibility of other victims.Saavedra Obdulio Aparicio, 38, of Castroville has been arrested, as well as Javier Saavedra, 20, of Salinas.On April 28, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Patrol Division investigated a report of child abuse from officials at North Monterey County School District which occurred in the 11000 block of Merritt St. in Castroville according to a press release.Detectives from the Investigations Division responded to the scene. Patrol deputies investigated additional allegations of corporal injury to a spouse, while the Investigation Division investigated allegations of sexual assault of a minor.Patrol deputies were able to locate and arrest suspect Aparicio who was booked into the Monterey County Jail for felony charges of inflicting corporal inju...

Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in Davis stabbings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

Carlos Dominguez pleaded not guilty to two counts of premeditated murder and one count of attempted murder in relation to the string of stabbings that occurred in Davis at Yolo Superior Court on Friday.Dominguez, 21, was arrested Thursday and is accused for the stabbing deaths of two Davis residents and the attempted murder of another.RLATED: Davis stabbing suspect has Oakland tiesDominguez was denied bail. Despite Public Defender Daniel Hutchinson’s request that bail stay set at 4 million, Yolo County Deputy District Attorney Matt De Moura argued that Dominguez’s threat to the public was too great.“When the court were to consider the facts and circumstances of the case and presume them to be true for the purposes of bail, there is such an egregious and dangerous nature to the community,” De Moura said. “It took two lives and almost cost a third person their life. Given that and the danger the defendant represents to the public I would ask that no bail be set.”Davis double-homicide ...

San Francisco homicide: Boy, 15, shot in Fillmore

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot Thursday in San Francisco’s Fillmore neighborhood, the police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in Davis stabbings Crime and Public Safety | California man kills brother in Utah before dying in police shootout, Ring video shows Crime and Public Safety | San Francisco homicide: Woman stabbed in Duboce Triangle Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot at East Bay motel Crime and Public Safety | SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border; 7 dead Officers were called to the 1800 block of Eddy Street at 7:19 p.m. and found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.The police did not release further details other than to say the death is being investigated as a homicide.

California man kills brother in Utah before dying in police shootout, Ring video shows

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

A Long Beach man killed his brother and injured his sister-in-law at their Utah home on Thursday, April, 27 before dying in a shootout with police, authorities said.In a video released by the Weber County Attorney, 66-year-old Jeffrey Roberts is seen on a Ring doorbell camera shooting into the North Ogden residence after a brief conversation at the front door with his brother Scott. He then shot and injured his sister-in-law, Jodi, who cannot be seen in the video. (The video is disturbing and viewer discretion is advised.)Wearing a black hoodie, Roberts told his brother he “came by to see Mom” before opening fire around 7:00 p.m. The Weber County Attorney’s office said Roberts also set the house ablaze using road flares.Gunshots were heard by neighbors, who called 911. In another portion of the video, Roberts can be seen firing toward police cars before being fatally shot on the front porch. He was armed with a handgun, 23 fully loaded magazines, and a shotgun, authorities said.On a...

Oakland teacher’s strike day 3: District and union don’t reach weekend agreement; strike resumes Monday

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

The Oakland Unified School District and Oakland Education Association, which represents teachers and staff, did not reach a bargaining agreement over the weekend, pushing a strike affecting 34,000 students into its third day Monday.The latest package from the school district included pay bumps for teachers and staff, one-time bonuses of $5,000, and responses to some of the union’s demands, such as training staff to de-escalate mental health crises.The two sides appeared closest on compensation changes, as the district was offering to boost salaries from 13% to 22% for the next school year.The district and union discussed “common good” items on Sunday, which the union has strongly advocated for throughout the negotiation process. The union’s common good demands include aid with housing for the district;s 1,500 unhoused students, according to the union, alongside with moves to address safety and racial justice concerns.“(Sunday), the district did discuss Common...

1 person injured in San Leandro residential fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

(BCN) -- One person suffered injuries from smoke inhalation after a residential fire broke out at a two-story townhouse in San Leandro Monday morning.Firefighters from the Alameda County Fire Department responded to the fire in the 2400 block of Cheshire Court at 5:01 a.m. after receiving a call from a neighbor who saw flames and smoke.Residents of the townhouse were evacuated without injury upon firefighters' arrival, but a neighbor suffered smoke inhalation and was being treated at the scene as of 7 a.m., according to Alameda County Fire Division Chief Heather Marques. Petaluma police search for drive-by shooting suspect The fire was extinguished at about 6:20 a.m. Firefighters remained on scene past 7 a.m. inspecting the residence for flare ups, damage, and to salvage property, Marques said.Alameda County Fire responded with four engines, one heavy rescue truck and two battalion chiefs.KRON On is streaming live.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; heigh...

Bay Area city ranked among top for freelancers and self-employed workers in 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Though some workers have returned to offices, remote work has been normalized for others over the last three years. And some now have more autonomy to choose where they live.For freelancers in particular, it’s becoming more common for workers to settle in a city they like and then seek contracts with companies anywhere, says Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Association for the Self-Employed.“I don't remember a time that I have heard more comments from self-employed people that they are looking to where they live based on their quality of life,” Hall says. “They pick a place to live for their quality of life, and then manage the business around that. I think that is a significant change from 15 years ago,” when the priorities were reversed.“That’s a fundamental shift that I think, long-term, is positive,” Hall adds.Here’s the 2023 list of the 10 best U.S. cities for freelancers and self-employed workers. Our analysis used recent metro-area data from the U....

American financier to buy stake in English club Birmingham

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:36:16 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — American financier Tom Wagner is buying a 45.64% stake in English soccer team Birmingham, saying Monday the potential for the second-tier club is “unlimited.”The deal with Wagner’s firm, Shelby Companies Limited, will see it take control of Birmingham’s St. Andrews stadium.Birmingham was last in the Premier League in 2011 and has been under Chinese owners since 2007.In a letter to fans, Wagner said Knighthead Capital Management, of which Shelby is a subsidiary, has expertise in “turning around and transforming organizations that are experiencing difficulties.”“We plan to commit the resources, in line with (English Football League) guidelines, the skills and the determination needed to deliver transformational improvements for the good of the club and the good of the city,” Wagner said.“The transition and implementation plans,” he added, “will take time and require your patience, but we believe we will earn your trust and succeed with your support.”The deal...