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Defense expected to cross-examine FBI agent in Sheng Thao corruption trial
An FBI agent is expected to return to the stand Friday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The defense is expected to begin its cross-examination of FBI Special Agent Kathrine Barclay in federal court in Oakland.
Interrogarán a agente del FBI en juicio por corrupción de Sheng Thao exalcaldesa de Oakland
Se espera que una agente del FBI vuelva a subir al estrado este viernes en el juicio por corrupción contra la exalcaldesa de Oakland, Sheng Thao. Está previsto que la defensa comience el contrainterrogatorio a la agente especial del FBI Kathrine Barclay en el tribunal federal de Oakland. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Defense expected to cross-examine FBI agent in Sheng Thao corruption trial
An FBI agent is expected to return to the stand Friday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. The defense is expected to begin its cross-examination of FBI Special Agent Kathrine Barclay in federal court in Oakland.
More Oakland residents say city is headed in right direction, survey finds
More Oakland residents say city is headed in right direction, survey finds
East Bay cities move to pause new AI data centers
East Bay cities are taking action on new AI data centers, with Hayward becoming the latest to approve a temporary moratorium on their development. The Hayward City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on the development of new AI data centers Tuesday night. The moratoriums come amid concerns that the large computing facilities are too noisy and strain the electrical grid and water systems.
More Oakland residents say city is headed in right direction, survey finds
NBC Universal, Inc. The findings are based on interviews with 720 Oakland residents conducted over a nine-day period that ended Sunday. A new survey shows more Oakland residents believe their city is headed in the right direction, though concerns remain. According to the annual Pulse Survey released Wednesday by the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, more Oakland residents believe the city is headed in the right direction than the wrong direction for the first time since 2017.
East Bay cities move to pause new AI data centers
East Bay cities are taking action on new AI data centers, with Hayward becoming the latest to approve a temporary moratorium on their development. The Hayward City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on the development of new AI data centers Tuesday night.
East Bay cities move to pause new AI data centers
East Bay cities are taking action on new AI data centers, with Hayward becoming the latest to approve a temporary moratorium on their development. The Hayward City Council approved a 45-day moratorium on the development of new AI data centers Tuesday night. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The moratoriums come amid concerns that the large computing facilities are too noisy and strain the electrical grid and water systems.
Elderly couple accused of killing son-in-law in Dublin plead not guilty
Elderly couple accused of killing son-in-law in Dublin plead not guilty
Pareja de ancianos sospechosa de asesinar a su yerno en Dublin se declara no culpable
Una pareja de ancianos, acusada del asesinato de su yerno en Dublín el mes pasado, se declaró no culpable este lunes de los cargos de homicidio en primer grado, con la circunstancia agravante de haber actuado mediante una emboscada. Shili Chen y Shouyong Zhang, ambos de 77 años, presuntamente mataron a tiros a su yerno, Jonathan McKinsey, de 40 años, el 26 de septiembre en el estacionamiento de un complejo deportivo en Dublín. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Elderly couple accused of killing son-in-law in Dublin plead not guilty
An elderly couple accused in the killing of their son-in-law in Dublin last month pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances of lying in wait. Shili Chen and Shouyong Zhang, both 77, allegedly shot their son-in-law, 40-year-old Jonathan McKinsey, to death on Sept. 26 in the parking lot of a sports complex in Dublin.
Segundo día de testimonios en el juicio por corrupción contra exalcaldesa de Oakland, Sheng Thao
El lunes por la mañana está previsto que se reanude la presentación de testimonios en el juicio por corrupción contra la exalcaldesa de Oakland, Sheng Thao. Thao enfrenta un juicio bajo acusaciones de haber ofrecido futuros contratos con una empresa de reciclaje de residuos a cambio de que los responsables de dicha compañía la ayudaran a ser elegida alcaldesa. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48. El lunes será el segundo día de testimonios en el proceso judicial.
Testimony set to continue in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Testimony in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is scheduled to resume Monday morning. Thao is on trial on allegations she offered future contracts with a waste recycling company in exchange that the men behind that company help her get elected mayor.
Testimony set to continue in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Testimony in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is scheduled to resume Monday morning. Thao is on trial on allegations she offered future contracts with a waste recycling company in exchange that the men behind that company help her get elected mayor. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Monday will mark the second day of testimony in the trial. Defense attorneys are expected to continue their cross-examination of Thao's former chief of staff, Leigh Hanson.
PG&E says power could be restored early for thousands in Bay Area
PG&E says power could be restored early for thousands in Bay Area
PG&E podría restablecer la electricidad antes de lo previsto para miles de personas en el Área de la Bahía
Miles de personas en el Área de la Bahía atraviesan su segundo día sin electricidad, pero el corte podría finalizar antes de lo previsto originalmente. PG&E ha indicado que el servicio eléctrico podría restablecerse en partes del Este de la Bahía el viernes alrededor de las 4:00 p. m., en lugar del sábado a las 2:00 p. m., como se había planeado inicialmente. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
PG&E says power could be restored early for thousands in Bay Area
Thousands of people in the Bay Area are entering their second day without power, but the outage could end earlier than originally planned. PG&E has indicated that people in parts of the East Bay could have power restored around 4 p.m. Friday instead of around 2 p.m. Saturday as originally planned. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Customers in the North Bay could have power restored around 7 p.m. Friday.
Testimony begins in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Testimony is underway in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Leigh Hanson, Thao's former chief of staff in 2023, testified about the oversized role Thao's longtime boyfriend and co-defendant, Andre Jones, had in her administration despite not being a city employee.
Testimony begins in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Testimony is underway in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Leigh Hanson, Thao's former chief of staff in 2023, testified about the oversized role Thao's longtime boyfriend and co-defendant, Andre Jones, had in her administration despite not being a city employee. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Hanson said Jones appeared uninvited on a Zoom interview for an important role in the administration.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Inicia selección de jurado por el caso de corrupción de la exalcaldesa de Oakland Sheng Thao
Este martes comienza la selección del jurado en el juicio por corrupción contra la exalcaldesa de Oakland, Sheng Thao. Se espera que Thao esté presente en el tribunal durante el inicio del proceso de selección del jurado. De ser hallada culpable de todos los cargos, podría enfrentar una condena de 95 años de prisión. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Jury selection begins Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Thao is expected to be in court as jury selection gets underway. If convicted on all charges, she could be sentenced to 95 years in prison. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Federal prosecutors have indicted Thao on charges of bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud, along with her longtime boyfriend Andre Jones and David and Andy Duong.
Search continues for hit-and-run driver who struck teen bike rider in Hayward
Search continues for hit-and-run driver who struck teen bike rider in Hayward
Search continues for hit-and-run driver who struck teen bike rider in Hayward
NBC Universal, Inc. A 15-year-old boy is asking for the public’s help in finding the driver who struck him while he was riding a bike in Hayward last month. Bob Redell reports. A 15-year-old boy is asking for the public's help in finding the driver who struck him while he was riding a bike in Hayward last month. Jefferson Pineda was seriously injured at about 7:20 p.m. on Sept. 14 while riding an e-bike at the intersection of Alice and B streets near the Hayward BART station.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in parts of Bay Area
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in parts of Bay Area
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside FedEx facility in Oakland
NBC Universal, Inc. Hundreds of people, including faith leaders, union workers, students and others, participated in the demonstration. Bob Redell reports. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside a FedEx facility in Oakland on Friday, alleging the company ships parts for F-35 fighter jets that Israel has used in attacks in the Gaza Strip. The protest began Friday morning outside the large FedEx facility on Edes Avenue, not far from Interstate 880.
PG&E advierte sobre posibles cortes eléctricos preventivos al Este de la Bahía
Algunos clientes de PG&E en el Área de la Bahía podrían quedarse sin electricidad el viernes debido a condiciones meteorológicas de calor, sequedad y fuertes vientos. Los posibles cortes de electricidad preventivos por seguridad pública afectarían principalmente a una zona rural al sur del paso Altamont, que incluye parte de Livermore y áreas no incorporadas del condado Alameda. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in parts of Bay Area
Some PG&E customers in the Bay Area could lose power Friday due to hot, dry and gusty weather. The potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs would primarily impact a rural area south of the Altamont Pass that includes part of Livermore and unincorporated Alameda County. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are PG&E has warned 386 customers in that area that they could lose electricity starting Friday afternoon and may not have power restored until noon Sunday.
Candidates debate key issues in California’s 14th Congressional District race
Rep. Aisha Wahab and BART Board President Melissa Hernandez faced off Wednesday night in a debate for California's 14th Congressional District. The debate, put on by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, addressed a number of issues voters will consider when they cast their ballots in November.
Candidates debate key issues in California's 14th Congressional District race
Rep. Aisha Wahab and BART Board President Melissa Hernandez faced off Wednesday night in a debate for California's 14th Congressional District. The debate, put on by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, addressed a number of issues voters will consider when they cast their ballots in November.
Bay Area renters face rising prices, fewer options in tight rental market
Finding an apartment to rent is getting harder in parts of the Bay Area, with renters facing rising prices and fewer options, according to a new report. The online rental marketplace Zumper published its 2026 Renter Leverage Index, which measures where renters have the most negotiating power.
Bay Area renters face rising prices, fewer options in tight rental market
NBC Universal, Inc. Finding an apartment to rent is getting harder in parts of the Bay Area, according to a new report. Bob Redell reports. Finding an apartment to rent is getting harder in parts of the Bay Area, with renters facing rising prices and fewer options, according to a new report. The online rental marketplace Zumper published its 2026 Renter Leverage Index, which measures where renters have the most negotiating power.
Monday marks the first day of early voting in California for November's midterm election. The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters and Sheriff's Office held a news conference Monday to address concerns and reassure voters about election security.
Santa Clara County addresses election safety as early voting begins
NBC Universal, Inc. Monday marks the first day of early voting in California for November's midterm election. Monday marks the first day of early voting in California for November's midterm election. The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters and Sheriff's Office held a news conference Monday to address concerns and reassure voters about election security.
Couple charged with murder in deadly shooting of son-in-law at Dublin park
Couple charged with murder in deadly shooting of son-in-law at Dublin park
Acusan de homicidio a ancianos sospechosos de dispararle a su yerno en Dublin Sports Grounds
La fiscalía ha presentado cargos contra una pareja de ancianos acusada de matar a tiros a su yerno el fin de semana en las instalaciones deportivas Dublin Sports Grounds. La Oficina del Fiscal del Distrito del condado Alameda acusó a Shouyong Zhang y Shili Chen, ambos de 77 años, de asesinato y otros delitos relacionados con el tiroteo en el que perdió la vida su yerno, Jonathan McKinsey, de 40 años. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Couple charged with murder in deadly shooting of son-in-law at Dublin park
Prosecutors have filed charges against an elderly couple accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law at the Dublin Sports Grounds over the weekend. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged 77-year-old couple Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen with murder and other charges in the shooting of their son-in-law, 40-year-old Jonathan McKinsey. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The couple had yet to appear before a judge at the East County Hall of Justice as of Wednesday morning.
Woman accused of hate crimes in viral San Jose video appears in court
Woman accused of hate crimes in viral San Jose video appears in court
Woman accused of hate crimes in viral San Jose video appears in court
NBC Universal, Inc. Lindsay Hansen smiled as an NBC Bay Area crew took photos of her during her appearance at the Hall of Justice. Bob Redell reports. The woman at the center of a viral video in which she is accused of making discriminatory remarks to a father and his child was back in court Tuesday. Lindsay Hansen smiled as an NBC Bay Area crew took photos of her during her appearance at the Hall of Justice.
Acusado de asesinar a fundador de Cash App busca nuevo juicio en San Francisco
Se espera que los abogados de Nima Momeni, el hombre condenado por matar a Bob Lee, fundador de Cash App, regresen este lunes a un tribunal de San Francisco para solicitar un nuevo juicio. Tras haber sido rechazada una apelación reciente basada en la Ley de Justicia Racial, los abogados de Momeni presentarán este lunes una moción para un nuevo juicio fundamentada en otros argumentos. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Bay Area gas prices jump about 70 cents in a month
Drivers across the Bay Area are paying significantly more at the pump than they were a month ago, according to new numbers from AAA. The average price for a gallon of gas in California jumped another 15 cents over the past week to $6.23. Prices are even higher in parts of the Bay Area.
Precios de la gasolina aumentan 70 centavos en un mes en el Área de la Bahía
Los conductores de toda el Área de la Bahía están pagando considerablemente más por el combustible que hace un mes, según nuevas cifras de la AAA. El precio promedio del galón de gasolina en California aumentó otros 15 centavos durante la última semana, situándose en $6,23. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48. Los precios son aún más elevados en algunas zonas del Área de la Bahía. En Oakland, el precio promedio es de $6,35 por galón, frente a los $5,61 de hace un mes.
Bay Area gas prices jump about 70 cents in a month
Drivers across the Bay Area are paying significantly more at the pump than they were a month ago, according to new numbers from AAA. The average price for a gallon of gas in California jumped another 15 cents over the past week to $6.23. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Prices are even higher in parts of the Bay Area. In Oakland, the average price is $6.35 a gallon, up from $5.61 a month ago. San Francisco's average climbed to $6.47 from $5.74, while San Jose's rose to $6.30 from $5.57.
Crews clean up derelict boats in San Francisco Bay
A massive cleanup took place Thursday morning in the San Francisco Bay. Oakland, along with the help from other cities, began removing derelict boats along Oakland Estuary's water ways. For some time, shipwrecks have been littering the shore of the East Bay. NBC Bay Area's Bob Redell recaps the cleanup efforts in the video above.
Crews clean up derelict boats in San Francisco Bay
NBC Universal, Inc. A massive cleanup took place Thursday morning in the Oakland Estuary. Bob Redell reports. A massive cleanup took place Thursday morning in the San Francisco Bay. Oakland, along with the help from other cities, began removing derelict boats along Oakland Estuary's water ways. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are For some time, shipwrecks have been littering the shore of the East Bay. NBC Bay Area's Bob Redell recaps the cleanup efforts in the video above.
34-foot La Catrina statue celebrates Día de los Muertos in Oakland
NBC Universal, Inc. La Catrina will face west overlooking the Fruitvale BART tracks. Bob Redell reports. A towering symbol of Día de los Muertos is coming to Oakland's Fruitvale Transit Village as the Bay Area celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. A new La Catrina statue is being assembled at the transit village after arriving by truck from Mexico, where it was created by two artists. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Once fully assembled, the statue will stand 34 feet tall.
Agreement reached to drop charges against ‘Stanford 11′ over 2025 protest
Agreement reached to drop charges against ‘Stanford 11′ over 2025 protest
Bay Area home prices keep rising despite typical fall slowdown
Home prices continue to rise across the Bay Area, even as the housing market typically begins to cool in the fall. The latest Zillow Home Value Index shows home values rose across all nine Bay Area counties in August. San Francisco saw a 1.8% increase, while San Mateo County rose 0.7% and Alameda County increased 0.1%.
Agreement reached to drop charges against ‘Stanford 11' over 2025 protest
The group known as the "Stanford 11" has reached an agreement that could lead to the dismissal of charges stemming from a 2025 protest at Stanford University. A judge Monday agreed to a stipulated agreement between the defendants and the California Attorney General's Office.
Bay Area home prices keep rising despite typical fall slowdown
Home prices continue to rise across the Bay Area, even as the housing market typically begins to cool in the fall. The latest Zillow Home Value Index shows home values rose across all nine Bay Area counties in August. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are San Francisco saw a 1.8% increase, while San Mateo County rose 0.7% and Alameda County increased 0.1%. Home values in the remaining counties rose by roughly a couple tenths of a percentage point.
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