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Man calls Campbell resident more than 150 times in a night

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

Aug. 77:31 a.m. at Superior Drive and West Campbell Avenue: A man, 38, was stopped for a vehicle code violation, and found to be DUI. He also had a outstanding warrant.10:41 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: A man, 33, tried to walk in front of a patrol vehicle in the parking lot. He was found to be under the influence.Overnight in the 100 block of Union Avenue: Someone entered a unlocked Toyota Highlander and took a computer bag.6:12 p.m. in the 100 block of West Hamilton Avenue: A man, 48, was arguing with employees and refused to leave the business when ask to do so by staff. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself and had an outstanding warrant.9:27 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bismarck Drive: A man, 38, was contacted outside his apartment during a dispute. He was too intoxicated to care for himself and was arrested.Overnight in the 500 block of West Latimer Avenue: A 2017 Jeep Renegade was stolen.1:09 p.m. in the 1900 block of South Bascom Avenue: A man...

Saratoga’s State of the City will be family friendly

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

Saratogans, I am thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to each and every one of you for a remarkable event that’s right around the corner: Saratoga’s 2023 State of the City on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. in the breathtaking Wildwood Park. This won’t be your typical State of the City gathering, my friends: It’s going to be an evening filled with camaraderie, fun and a dash of nostalgia that you won’t want to miss.We’ve got a spectacular lineup planned to bring us all together, starting with an array of engaging activities and games that will have everyone, from the little ones to our esteemed elders, grinning from ear to ear. We’ll also enjoy tasty treats for all and complimentary commemorative t-shirts for the first 100 attendees.We’ll then come together for a brief message from yours truly where I’ll share some of the most vital updates about our beloved city—insights about all that has been accomplished this year and what is to come th...

Head-on crash in Sierra foothills: 3 killed and 6 injured, all from the Bay Area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

A head-on crash on a Sierra foothills highway killed three people and sent six others to the hospital, the California Highway Patrol said.The occupants of the two cars were from the Bay Area.The crash happened around 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, on Highway 4 about five miles west of Copperopolis. An eastbound Honda reportedly crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a Lexus, the CHP said.The three people in the Honda were killed. They were identified by the Calaveras County coroner as Jose Luis Garcia Jr., 25, of San Mateo; Danielle Bologna, 62, of San Francisco; and her daughter, Francesca Bologna, 25, of San Francisco. Garcia was the driver, the CHP said.The six people in the Lexus, all San Jose residents, were taken to hospitals in Modesto. Three adults had major injuries; one adult and two children, ages 2 and 4, had moderate injuries, the CHP said.The crash remains under investigation. All the adults were wearing seatbelts and the children were in car seats, the CHP said.Re...

Who is Fani Willis?: From LA to the Atlanta DA leading Trump election subversion case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

By Shawna Mizelle| CNNWashington — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has reemerged in the spotlight after her office charged 19 co-defendants, including Donald Trump, regarding efforts by the former president and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.The indictments are a culmination of an investigation that has lasted more than two years and has resulted in multiple charges including conspiracy and racketeering, which Willis has a history of successfully bringing against defendants.The Atlanta-area prosecutor, who has not shied away from prosecuting high-profile cases, presented her case before a grand jury on Monday.Willis, a Democrat who is Fulton County’s first female DA, had been in office for only a day when the former president phoned Georgia’s GOP secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, on January 2, 2021, urging him to “find” votes to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.She campaigned on the premise of restoring integrity to the...

Patients in Santa Clara County may see refunds, debt relief from charity care settlement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

By Molly Castle Work | KFF Health NewsCalifornia’s largest public hospital plans to start notifying 43,000 former patients Monday that they may be eligible for refunds or billing corrections, part of what advocates called a major legal settlement that will help force the hospital to fulfill its charity care obligations.Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, along with other units of county-owned Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, will also adopt procedures to ensure patients are informed of their eligibility for charity care, which nonprofit and public hospitals must provide.“This is huge,” said Helen Tran, a senior attorney with Western Center on Law & Poverty, which joined another California-based legal group, the Consumer Law Center, in a lawsuit against the hospital. “It’s so important that the hospital is stepping up to take corrective action. That’s something we haven’t seen many hospitals do.”Filed in 2019 and settled in June, the lawsuit alleged that Santa Clara Valley Medical C...

Montebello Market closes after 15 months in Los Gatos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

After celebrating their first anniversary on Derby Weekend, Montebello Market in Los Gatos is shuttering. The combination deli, market, gift store and bottle shop will undergo a bit of reorganization as it takes on a new vibe and menu under the direction of Yvonne Khananis, a gastronomical entrepreneur who operates Reverence Catering, Grocer+Goddess, Polentaria and Oy! Gluten-Free bakery—all in downtown Los Gatos.Khananis is joining forces with some of the former Montebello Market team to turn the market’s location near the post office into an expanded version of Grocer+Goddess, a provisions shop she began during the pandemic when her Reverence Catering business dried up.Montebello Market was opened in May 2022 by Jim Foley, local real estate and restaurant entrepreneur, and David Cohen, executive chef and co-owner of Oren’s Hummus. When asked about the new direction for his old business, Foley, Khananis’s landlord at Polenteria, said, “We have lots of plans.”Back in 2021, Khananis ...

Recurring vandalism causing damage to Los Gatos Veterans Memorial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

Aug. 7VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH NO INJURIES: 8:23 a.m. on High School Court. A dark gray Honda Civic was hit by a white construction truck. The construction truck driver claimed he didn’t hit the Honda, but witnesses watched the truck hit the car.Aug. 8MUNI CODE VIOLATION: 12:39 p.m. on Alpine Avenue. There was a porta potty on the roadway in front of a house, and the homeowner said they didn’t have an encroachment permit.Aug. 9VANDALISM: 1:36 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial on East Main Street. Someone continues to deface the POW memorial plaque by placing a sticker with “wo” in front of the word “man.” Every time a sticker is removed by those who tend to the memorial, a new sticker is placed. This has caused gradual damage to the plaque.AUTO BURGLARY: 2:18 p.m. at Oak Meadow Park on Blossom Hill Road. A woman was napping in her vehicle when two suspects opened the car door and took her bag. She tried to chase them, and they tried to run her over as they left.JUVENILE DISTURBANCE: ...

3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes East Bay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A preliminary 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit the East Bay at 7:44 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.The earthquake struck less than 2 miles from Alamo near Walnut Creek and Mount Diablo. This is developing news. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Motorcycle passenger dies in collision with van in Union City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The passenger of a motorcycle died Monday afternoon following a collision with a van, according to the Union City Police Department. Just before 3 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a van and a motorcycle in the 1600 block of Whipple Road. The driver of the motorcycle had a passenger with them during the collision, police said. Trump indicted by Georgia grand jury in 2020 election interference case The passenger of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle driver was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition, UCPD said. The driver of the van remained at the scene and cooperated with police during the investigation. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. UCPD's Traffic Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Traffic Officer Silva at 510-675-5222.

Sumo wrestler Hanada catches on quick as he learns to be a defensive lineman for Colorado State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:02:42 GMT

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The newest Colorado State defensive lineman was recently called upon to lead his teammates in a series of pre-practice stretches. Hidetora Hanada showed off some flexibility-testing poses straight out of a sumo wrestling handbook, including deep squats that had some players grimacing.Just a tiny glimpse into why he’s a sumo grand champion.Back in Japan, the 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose to the highest amateur ranks of sumo wrestling by refusing to be pushed around in the ring. He’s taking that same approach to the football field as he learns the ropes of being a run stuffer/pass rusher for the Rams.Swapping his mawashi — the traditional loincloth sumo wrestlers wear — for shoulder pads and a helmet, the 21-year-old has quickly adjusted to life in the foothills of Fort Collins, about an hour’s drive north of Denver. His English has come a long way (learned in eight months), he knows the basic rules of football (offsides is bad) and is pi...