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Scott Wiener defeats Connie Chan in California's District 11 race Original
Connie Chan concedes defeat to Scott Wiener in D11 congressional race San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan conceded defeat to State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday in the race for Spearker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's District 11 seat in Congress. Chan said she did not have a clear path to victoy one day after the polls closed.
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NYT engineer killed by in-laws during supervised visit with kids at Dublin park, prosecutors say Original
Dublin killed by in-laws was locked in bitter divorce A New York Times engineer allegedly killed by his elderly in-laws was in the middle of a bitter divorce and custody dispute with his wife, according to court documents. An elderly couple accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park allegedly carried out the killing during a supervised visit between the victim and his children, prosecutors revealed Monday.
Defense hints at strategy for in-laws charged in killing of NYT engineer Original
An attorney representing a 77-year-old woman accused alongside her husband of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park offered the first glimpse of her defense, portraying his client as a devoted grandmother while pointing to allegations that the slain man had abused his wife and children. Curtis Briggs represents Shili Chen. Chen and her husband, Shouyong Zhang, 77, are charged with murder in the death of their son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, 40.
Elderly couple lied in wait to kill son-in-law at Dublin park: DA Original
Couple charged with murder of son-in-law, a NYT games engineer A Dublin couple was charged with murder and lying in wait for allegedly killing their son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey, a New York Times games engineer. Henry Lee reports An elderly couple accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park in broad daylight has been charged with murder, though authorities have not released a motive.
Court records detail hostility before NYT engineer allegedly killed by in-laws
A Dublin couple is being held on suspicion of murder in the killing of their son-in-law at a Dublin park over the weekend. Witnesses said the couple took turns shooting the man. Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was shot to death Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of the Dublin Sports Grounds. His in-laws, Shouyong Zhang, 76, and Shili Chen, 76, are accused of taking turns firing at him, ultimately killing him. They were arrested nearby and remain held without bail on suspicion of murder and conspiracy.
Court records detail hostility before NYT engineer allegedly killed by in-laws
Jonathan McKinsey, a New York Times software engineer, was shot and killed at a Dublin park; his in-laws were arrested and face murder charges. • Court records reveal a history of bitter divorce proceedings, dueling allegations of domestic violence, and competing restraining orders between McKinsey and his wife. • McKinsey had recently been granted unsupervised visits with his three children, while authorities continue investigating a motive for the fatal shooting. DUBLIN, Calif.
Liberty High School students killed in Antioch crash identified
2 Brentwood high school students killed in Antioch crash Two boys, both 17-year-old seniors at Liberty High School in Brentwood, were killed in a two-car crash in Antioch over the weekend. A mother is facing a parent’s worst nightmare after her teenage son was among two victims killed in a car crash in Antioch over the weekend.
Liberty High School students killed in Antioch crash identified
Liberty High School seniors Dominic Anthony Starkenberg Ferrari and Caden Kyle, both 17, died early Sunday after their vehicle collided with a BMW at Deer Valley and Balfour roads. • Another 17-year-old was injured in the crash, but later released from a local hospital. The driver of the BMW was also hurt. • Antioch police are investigating the cause of the crash and who was driving the Infiniti. ANTIOCH, Calif.
Liberty High School students killed in Antioch crash identified
Liberty High School seniors Dominic Anthony Starkenberg Ferrari and Caden Kyle, both 17, died early Sunday after their vehicle collided with a BMW at Deer Valley and Balfour roads. Another 17-year-old was injured in the crash, but later released from a local hospital. The driver of the BMW was also hurt. Antioch police are investigating the cause of the crash and who was driving the Infiniti.
Video shows SF Muni driver appearing to fall asleep before train crash Original
Sleeping Muni driver crashes into oncoming train Video first obtained by @NorcalBodycam showed the moments a Muni driver dozed off at the wheel and collided with an oncoming train. Video appears to show a San Francisco Muni driver dozing off behind the wheel moments before colliding with an oncoming train. The video What we know: Video first obtained by @NorCalBody shows the July 31 crash.
Morgan Hill mass shooting: Party location wasn't shared until hours before birthday bash
Morgan Hill party shooting: Santa Clara County Sheriff's update A spokesperson for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department shares new details on the shooting that occurred in unincorporated Morgan Hill over the weekend. Investigators are working to untangle what led to a mass shooting at a birthday bash in Morgan Hill that left one person dead and six others injured Saturday night.
Morgan Hill mass shooting: Party location wasn't shared until hours before birthday bash
One person was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at an unpermitted birthday party attended by about 300 people in Morgan Hill. Investigators say the gathering was promoted on social media, but they have not publicly confirmed who organized it. The property owner appeared unaware the party was taking place and had not rented the field to anyone. Detectives are searching for the shooter or shooters and have not determined a motive. MORGAN HILL, Calif.
Morgan Hill shooting: 1 killed, 6 hurt after gunfire erupts at unsanctioned party
Morgan Hill shooting: Victims were all adults Authorities said all the victims in a mass shooting at an unsanctioned birthday bash in Morgan Hill were adults. One person was killed, and six others were injured in a shooting at an unsanctioned party in an open field Morgan Hill on Saturday night, authorities said.
1 killed, 6 hurt in Morgan Hill party shooting
One person was killed, and six others were injured in a shooting at an unsanctioned party in an open field Morgan Hill on Saturday night, authorities said. Deputies describe chaotic scene What we know: Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies responded around 10:16 p.m. to the area of Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after receiving reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at passing vehicles, according to the sheriff's office.
1 killed, 6 hurt in Morgan Hill party shooting
Follow 1 killed, 6 hurt in Morgan Hill party shooting Sun, July 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1 killed, 6 hurt in Morgan Hill party shooting Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Woman found dead near Vallejo freeway
A woman found dead near a Vallejo freeway earlier this week died from blunt force trauma, and authorities are investigating her death as a homicide. Woman found near freeway on-ramp What we know: Officers responded at about 2:29 p.m. Monday to the area of Georgia and Steffan streets after receiving a report of a deceased person, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
Woman found dead near Vallejo freeway
Follow Woman found dead near Vallejo freeway Thu, July 23, 2026 at 8:51 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman found dead near Vallejo freeway VALLEJO, Calif. - A woman found dead near a Vallejo freeway earlier this week died from blunt force trauma, and authorities are investigating her death as a homicide.
California tech executive drove Tesla 142 mph before crash that killed mom and baby: DA Original
A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said. Zachary Chernicky, 31, was arrested Monday, about seven months after the December 2025 crash, after investigators determined he was responsible for the collision. He is scheduled to return to court Aug. 24.
San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say
Follow San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say Mon, July 20, 2026 at 9:37 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Follow PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties Tue, July 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OAKLAND, Calif. - Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it may shut off power in parts of several Bay Area counties amid hot, dry, and windy weather.
Baby Jaxon case: Legal claim says abuse warnings were ignored before toddler's death
The legal claim alleges that Santa Clara County and California social services failed to protect Jaxon from abuse and placed him in the care of a foster mother, who had a prior felony child endangerment conviction. Both the toddler's family and daycare workers reported suspicious physical injuries, including a red ring around Jaxon's neck, but a social worker marked the child "safe" without further medical evaluation.
Baby Jaxon case: Legal claim says abuse warnings were ignored before toddler's death
Baby Jaxon case: Legal claim says abuse warnings were ignored before toddler's death The Brief The legal claim alleges that Santa Clara County and California social services failed to protect Jaxon from abuse and placed him in the care of a foster mother, who had a prior felony child endangerment conviction.
Father sentenced after fatal blow killed 8-month-old daughter
ICYMI: South Bay parents stashed drugs under baby's crib The Santa Clara County District Attorney charged two San Jose parents on Thursday with stashing a backpack full of 55,000 fentanyl pills under their baby's crib. A San Jose father was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison for killing his 8-month-old daughter with a blow to the head so severe that it caused her brain to shift inside her skull, authorities said.
Father sentenced after fatal blow killed 8-month-old daughter
Father sentenced after fatal blow killed 8-month-old daughter The Brief A San Jose man was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison for killing his 8-month-old daughter, Raina, with a blow to the head in 2020, according to prosecutors. Authorities said the force of the strike caused the infant's brain to shift inside her skull, and an autopsy ruled her death a homicide.
Former SF dentist charged in alleged ambush killing of tenant in Outer Sunset
Deadly shooting investigation in San Francisco Police aren't saying much about a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Sunset District on Sunday morning where a 58-year-old man was killed. A former San Francisco dentist and landlord has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting this month in the city’s Outer Sunset neighborhood.
Former SF dentist charged in alleged ambush killing of tenant in Outer Sunset Original
Thu, May 28, 2026 at 10:17 PM UTC Former SF dentist charged in alleged ambush killing of tenant in Outer Sunset The Brief Former San Francisco dentist Philippe Chagniot, 68, has been charged with murder in the May 17 fatal shooting of his tenant, Eric Bigone, in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. Prosecutors allege Chagniot lured Bigone outside by setting fire to his car before fatally shooting him with a silenced firearm.
First Fridays dispute sparks deadly shooting, revenge killing in East Oakland
The Brief A dispute at an Oakland First Fridays event allegedly led 19-year-old Davione Sharp to seek out and fatally shoot Derrick Hubbard on April 18. A retaliatory shooting occurred that same evening when associates of Hubbard pursued Sharp and Isaanae Morton, leading to Morton’s death while Sharp survived. Authorities have charged Sharp and Reginald Jackson with murder, and Michael Baxter as an accessory, though the original cause of the dispute remains unclear. OAKLAND, Calif.
Bodycam footage shows Antioch cop's harrowing ride during kidnapping
The Brief Antioch police say a robbery suspect crashed a stolen car into a FoodMaxx, then fled with an officer trapped inside the vehicle. The officer repeatedly ordered the driver to stop during the ordeal and ultimately shot him in the leg when he refused. The suspect thereafter crashed, tried to run, and was arrested; he faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping. ANTIOCH, Calif.
Bodycam footage shows Antioch cop's harrowing ride during kidnapping
Kidnapped Antioch cop opens fire on robbery suspect The Antioch Police Department shared bodycam video of an officer being pulled into a moving car before opening fire on a robbery suspect. Authorities released video of a grocery store robbery attempt that escalated into a two-mile kidnapping, showing the moments an Antioch police officer fought to regain control of a suspect’s vehicle before shooting him in the leg. FoodMaxx robbery What we know: The incident began Feb.
Betty Yee drops out of California governor's race Original
Former State Controller Betty Yee announced Monday that she is suspending her 2026 campaign for governor, citing a lack of financial support and a disappointing shift in voter priorities. Yee had campaigned to succeed outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom in what remains the first open race for California’s top office since 2018. Facing a crowded field of Democratic contenders, she acknowledged her path to victory had narrowed.
San Francisco I-80 weekend closure starts tonight: What to expect
The Brief A critical section of eastbound I-80 and connecting ramps from Highway 101 will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning for essential repairs to the 71-year-old Bayshore Freeway viaducts. Officials warn of weekday-level traffic delays and are urging residents to use mass transit, specifically BART, to avoid congestion exacerbated by the weekend's Cherry Blossom Festival.
Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the woman worked for Swalwell for two years and alleged she had sexual encounters with him during her employment. She told the outlet that Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions when she was too intoxicated to consent.
Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer in new report
Gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is again denying allegations of misconduct following a Friday report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer, as calls mount for him to exit the race. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the woman worked for Swalwell for two years and alleged she had sexual encounters with him during her employment. She told the outlet that Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two separate occasions when she was too intoxicated to consent.
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