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Testimony slated to start in retrial of Sierra LaMar murder case
Testimony slated to start in retrial of Sierra LaMar murder case
Testimony slated to start in retrial of Sierra LaMar murder case
Testimony in the retrial of the man accused of killing Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar is expected to start Tuesday. LaMar disappeared on her way to her bus stop before school in 2012. Five years later, Antolin Garcia-Torres was found guilty in her murder, but that decision was later overturned by an appellate court because the district attorney’s office introduced three unrelated kidnapping accusations against him.
San Jose City Council to vote on new name for downtown plaza
San Jose City Council to vote on new name for downtown plaza
San José votará para elegir el nuevo nombre de la antes llamada Plaza César Chávez
NBC Bay Area Se espera que el Concejo Municipal de San José formalice el martes el cambio de nombre de lo que antes era la Plaza de César Chávez. La ciudad cubrió el nombre del fallecido líder sindical y retiró la placa conmemorativa tras surgir acusaciones serias y creíbles de abuso y agresión sexual en su contra. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
San Jose City Council to vote on new name for downtown plaza
The San Jose City Council is expected to finalize the renaming of what was once Plaza de Cesar Chavez on Tuesday. The city covered the late labor leader's name and removed the memorial plaque after serious and credible allegations of sexual abuse and assault were made against him. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Since then, the city has worked with stakeholders to find a more appropriate way to honor the labor movement rather than one of the people behind it.
Former SFPD Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, daughter to be laid to rest
Former SFPD Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, daughter to be laid to rest
Former SFPD Deputy Chief Ann Mannix, daughter to be laid to rest
Former San Francisco Deputy Police Chief Ann Mannix and her 24-year-old daughter Katherine will be laid to rest Friday. Ann Mannix died at the hands of her estranged husband, Kevin Mannix, who also shot their 24-year-old daughter before turning the gun on himself. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Ann Mannix spent 34 years with the San Francisco Police Department, retiring as a deputy chief.
Ethics tip takes center stage in Sheng Thao corruption trial
An ethics tip is at the center of testimony Thursday as the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao continues in Oakland. Thao, her longtime partner Andre Jones and businessmen David and Andy Duong are accused of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.
San Jose community pushes to rebuild MACSA youth center destroyed by fire
A San Jose neighborhood is working to rebuild a center that it says was the heart of the community. The building that once housed the MACSA youth center in the Mayfair community burned to the ground in August of last year. At the time, community members told NBC Bay Area what the center meant to them and their families.
Ethics tip takes center stage in Sheng Thao corruption trial
An ethics tip is at the center of testimony Thursday as the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao continues in Oakland. Thao, her longtime partner Andre Jones and businessmen David and Andy Duong are accused of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.
Residentes impulsan reconstrucción del centro juvenil MACSA en San José
Un vecindario de San José trabaja para reconstruir un centro que, según sus habitantes, era el corazón de la comunidad. El edificio que albergaba el centro juvenil MACSA, en la comunidad de Mayfair, quedó totalmente destruido por un incendio en agosto del año pasado. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48. En aquel momento, los miembros de la comunidad expresaron a NBC Bay Area lo que el centro significaba para ellos y sus familias.
San Jose community pushes to rebuild MACSA youth center destroyed by fire
A San Jose neighborhood is working to rebuild a center that it says was the heart of the community. The building that once housed the MACSA youth center in the Mayfair community burned to the ground in August of last year. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are At the time, community members told NBC Bay Area what the center meant to them and their families. Since then, neighbors and activists have been pushing for it to be rebuilt to serve the community.
Sen. Adam Schiff raises concerns after SFO immigration holding facility visit
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff toured an immigration holding facility Tuesday at San Francisco International Airport, where he says some travelers are being held longer than policy allows and without being able to communicate with family or legal counsel within a reasonable timeframe. Schiff says the same thing is happening in Southern California.
Sen. Adam Schiff raises concerns after SFO immigration holding facility visit
NBC Universal, Inc. Schiff says some of those being detained are lawful U.S. residents who get stuck in the system. U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff toured an immigration holding facility Tuesday at San Francisco International Airport, where he says some travelers are being held longer than policy allows and without being able to communicate with family or legal counsel within a reasonable timeframe. Schiff says the same thing is happening in Southern California.
Palo Alto tightens restrictions on overnight RV parking
NBC Universal, Inc. The city has been working to curtail RV and other large vehicle parking on city streets. Palo Alto is getting stricter with RV parking on public property, with more residential streets set to become off-limits. The city has been working to curtail RV and other large vehicle parking on city streets.
Gilroy to vote on extending data center development moratorium
The future of data centers in Gilroy will be on the line Monday. There is currently a temporary moratorium on data center development in the South Bay city after community members pushed back over concerns surrounding water, power, noise and transparency.
Gilroy votará por el futuro de la construcción de un centro de datos
NBC BAY AREA El futuro de los centros de datos en Gilroy estará en juego este lunes. Actualmente, existe una moratoria temporal sobre el desarrollo de centros de datos en esta ciudad, impuesta después de que los miembros de la comunidad expresaron su rechazo debido a preocupaciones relacionadas con el consumo de agua y energía, el ruido y la falta de transparencia.
Gilroy to vote on extending data center development moratorium
NBC Universal, Inc. The future of data centers in Gilroy will be on the line Monday. Kris Sanchez reports. The future of data centers in Gilroy will be on the line Monday. There is currently a temporary moratorium on data center development in the South Bay city after community members pushed back over concerns surrounding water, power, noise and transparency. City staff on Monday are expected to recommend that the council extend the moratorium for 10 months and 15 days.
San Jose leaders discuss standards for data centers
Business, civic and community leaders will meet in San Jose on Tuesday to discuss how to support tech and economic growth across the city, including data centers. San Jose has been working on standards to make data centers work for the community. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The city currently has 20 active data centers totaling about 1.6 million square feet.
Sonoma County declares local emergency ahead of expected El Niño flooding
Even before the first winter storm of the year, Sonoma County is declaring a local emergency in anticipation of above-average flooding expected from this season's El Niño weather pattern. Sonoma County leaders are preparing for above-average rainfall from December through March. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The National Weather Service is predicting a 70% chance that it will be the strongest El Niño in more than 70 years.
Local coalition calls for end to federal oversight of Oakland police
Local coalition calls for end to federal oversight of Oakland police
Local coalition calls for end to federal oversight of Oakland police
More than two decades after the "Oakland Riders" scandal rocked the Oakland Police Department, the city could be moving closer to running its police department without federal oversight, with a judge expected to make that decision next week. The scandal included allegations of false arrests, planted evidence and excessive force. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Over the past 23 years, the Oakland Police Department has undergone 51 court-ordered reforms.
San Jose considers new rules for license plate reader cameras
San Jose city leaders are moving toward setting new rules for the use of license plate reader cameras after the city's police chief acknowledged that an officer used data from the system for personal use. Wednesday marks the first step toward creating rules governing the cameras, which San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph has said are serious crime-fighting tools.
San José contempla nuevas normas para el uso de cámaras lectoras de matrículas
Las autoridades de San José avanzan hacia el establecimiento de nuevas normas para el uso de cámaras lectoras de matrículas, después de que el jefe de policía de la ciudad admitiera que un agente utilizó datos del sistema para fines personales. El miércoles marca el primer paso para crear regulaciones que rijan el uso de estas cámaras, las cuales, según el jefe de policía de San José, Paul Joseph, son herramientas importantes para combatir delitos graves. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
San Jose considers new rules for license plate reader cameras
San Jose city leaders are moving toward setting new rules for the use of license plate reader cameras after the city's police chief acknowledged that an officer used data from the system for personal use. Wednesday marks the first step toward creating rules governing the cameras, which San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph has said are serious crime-fighting tools.
Residents escape 2-alarm fire at San Jose duplex
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze that broke out early Thursday morning at a duplex in San Jose's Cambrian neighborhood, according to fire officials. The fire started just after 6 a.m. at a duplex in the 2900 block of Union Avenue while residents were home.
Voraz incendio arrasa con vivienda dúplex en San José
Bomberos combatieron un incendio que se desató la madrugada del jueves en una vivienda dúplex del vecindario Cambrian de San José, según informaron las autoridades de bomberos. El fuego comenzó poco después de las 6:00 a. m., en el inmueble ubicado en la cuadra 2900 de Union Avenue, mientras los residentes se encontraban en el interior. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
San Jose duplex evacuated during 2-alarm fire
NBC Universal, Inc. The fire started just before 6 a.m. at a duplex in the 2900 block of Union Avenue. Firefighters are battling a two-alarm blaze that began early Thursday morning in San Jose's Cambrian neighborhood, according to fire officials. The fire started just before 6 a.m. at a duplex in the 2900 block of Union Avenue. The San Jose Fire Department said flames hit an attic of the residential structure, forcing occupants to evacuate.
Rally planned ahead of federal hearing over proposed Gilroy ICE facility
A federal judge in San Jose is expected to hear arguments Tuesday over an effort to temporarily block construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy. People who live near the proposed facility and immigrant advocates are expected to rally ahead of the 2 p.m. hearing.
Juez escuchará argumentos sobre medida para que no se construya centro de detención de ICE cerca de Gilroy
Se espera que un juez federal de San José escuche este martes los argumentos sobre una iniciativa para bloquear temporalmente la construcción de un centro de detención de ICE propuesto cerca de Gilroy. Se prevé que residentes de las cercanías del lugar y defensores de los inmigrantes se manifiesten antes de la audiencia, programada para las 2:00 p. m. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Rally planned ahead of federal hearing over proposed Gilroy ICE facility
A federal judge in San Jose is expected to hear arguments Tuesday over an effort to temporarily block construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy. People who live near the proposed facility and immigrant advocates are expected to rally ahead of the 2 p.m. hearing.
Buscan crear conciencia sobre el peligro en las vías ferroviarias en el Área de la Bahía
En California mueren más personas en incidentes relacionados con el ferrocarril que en cualquier otro estado, y las autoridades afirman que la mayoría de estas muertes son evitables. Las agencias ferroviarias del Área de la Bahía se reunieron el miércoles en la estación Diridon de San José para concienciar sobre la seguridad ferroviaria y los comportamientos peligrosos en los cruces de vías. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
Bay Area rail agencies highlight risks near tracks
More people die in rail-related incidents in California than in any other state, and officials say most of those deaths are preventable. Bay Area rail agencies gathered Wednesday at Diridon Station in San Jose to raise awareness about railroad safety and dangerous behavior around crossings.
San Jose officials to vote on new name for downtown plaza
San Jose officials to vote on new name for downtown plaza
San Jose officials to vote on new name for downtown plaza
San Jose is one step closer to choosing a new name for its downtown plaza, with the options now narrowed to two. The plaza was previously named for labor leader Cesar Chavez, but city workers covered his name following serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against Chavez. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The city then opened the renaming process to the public, with about 10,000 San Jose residents weighing in.
San Jose officer hospitalized after shootout leaves robbery suspect dead
A San Jose police sergeant who was shot by an armed robbery suspect suffered critical injuries but has since been stabilized, police said Wednesday. The confrontation unfolded Tuesday after officers spotted a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies reported over the weekend, according to the San Jose Police Department.
San Jose officer hospitalized after shootout leaves robbery suspect dead
A San Jose police sergeant who was shot by an armed robbery suspect suffered critical injuries but has since been stabilized, police said Wednesday. The confrontation unfolded Tuesday after officers spotted a suspect wanted in connection with two armed robberies reported over the weekend, according to the San Jose Police Department.
Suspect arrested after Oakland stabbing spree leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed Monday night at separate locations across Oakland in less than 30 minutes, leaving one person dead and four others injured, police said. The first stabbing was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m., while the fifth and final stabbing was reported just before 8:00 p.m., according to Oakland police.
Suspect arrested after Oakland stabbing spree leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
NBC Universal, Inc. A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed Monday night at separate locations across Oakland in less than 30 minutes. A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed Monday night at separate locations across Oakland in less than 30 minutes, leaving one person dead and four others injured, police said. The first stabbing was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m., while the fifth and final stabbing was reported just before 8:00 p.m., according to Oakland police.
San Jose State students get unlimited Bay Area transit with Clipper BayPass
Getting to campus, internships and jobs is about to become more affordable for San Jose State University students, with unlimited transit rides across the Bay Area beginning Saturday. Students began signing up Thursday for the Clipper BayPass, which gives them access to VTA, BART, AC Transit and Caltrain, as well as participating rail and ferry services.
Estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de San José tendrán servicio de transporte gratis en la Bahía
Estudiantes en la Universidad Estatal de San José ya no tendrán que gastar dinero para llegar a la universidad ni a sus trabajos o pasantías; esto se debe a que, comenzando el sábado, tendrán acceso gratuito al transporte público en todos los nueve condados del Área de la Bahía. Los jóvenes podrán inscribirse en un programa que les permitirá usar VTA, el BART, Caltrain, AC Transit y hasta el servicio de ferries. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
San Jose State students get unlimited Bay Area transit with Clipper BayPass
NBC Universal, Inc. The Clipper BayPass is available to full- and part-time students and is valid throughout the nine-county Bay Area. Kris Sanchez reports. Getting to campus, internships and jobs is about to become more affordable for San Jose State University students, with unlimited transit rides across the Bay Area beginning Saturday.
Governor Newsom announces new rebates for electric vehicles
California is launching a new incentive program that offers eligible car buyers up to $3,500 toward the purchase of a zero-emission vehicle. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the "My First EV Program" Friday at Oakland's Bridge Yard facility, a historic site that once housed streetcars in the 1940s.
Governor Newsom announces new rebates for electric vehicles
NBC Universal, Inc. Under the program, 13 automakers are matching the state's $135 million investment. Kris Sanchez reports. California is launching a new incentive program that offers eligible car buyers up to $3,500 toward the purchase of a zero-emission vehicle. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the "My First EV Program" Friday at Oakland's Bridge Yard facility, a historic site that once housed streetcars in the 1940s.
7 arrested in San Francisco child exploitation sting
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office announced the arrests of seven men following a three-day undercover operation targeting suspected child predators. The operation, conducted with the help of 10 other law enforcement agencies, took place over three days at the end of July.
7 arrested in San Francisco child predator sting
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office announced the arrests of seven men following a three-day undercover operation targeting suspected child predators. The operation, conducted with the help of 10 other law enforcement agencies, took place over three days at the end of July. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are During the investigation, officers posed as children on several online platforms.
Alameda County supervisors to vote on $30 minimum wage
Alameda County supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The proposal would nearly double California's current minimum wage of $16.90 and would phase in the increase over several years, with larger businesses required to meet the new wage sooner than smaller employers. Under the proposal, businesses with 100 or more employees or at least $1 billion in annual revenue would be required to pay $30 an hour by 2030.
Alameda County supervisors to vote on $30 minimum wage
Alameda County supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The proposal would nearly double California's current minimum wage of $16.90 and would phase in the increase over several years, with larger businesses required to meet the new wage sooner than smaller employers.
Alameda County supervisors to vote on $30 minimum wage
NBC Universal, Inc. The proposal would nearly double California's current minimum wage of $16.90 and would phase in the increase over several years. Kris Sanchez reports. Alameda County supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The proposal would nearly double California's current minimum wage of $16.90 and would phase in the increase over several years, with larger businesses required to meet the new wage sooner than smaller employers.
San José busca un nuevo nombre para su plaza; hoy es el último día para opinar
Este lunes es el último día para que el público opine sobre el nuevo nombre de la plaza del centro de San José, anteriormente conocida como Plaza de César Chávez. El domingo, numerosas familias acudieron al centro de la ciudad para que sus hijos se refrescaran en las fuentes. Y aunque muchos aún se refieren a este lugar como Plaza de César Chávez, después de más de tres décadas ese ya no es su nombre oficial. Noticias California 24/7 en Telemundo 48.
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