East Bay firefighter accused of uploading child porn at station
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- An Alameda County firefighter appeared in federal court on Tuesday to face child pornography charges, according to the United States Department of Justice. Charles Johnathen Harris, 42, of Coulterville, CA was indicted on March 2.A federal grand jury alleged that Harris had child pornography on his iPhone, including images of prepubescent children. The case was initiated after authorities were given a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Oakland Diocese employee arrested on child porn charges: police An investigation revealed that Harris uploaded child porn over the app Kik. The DOJ said that he even did this while at Alameda County fire stations. Harris surrendered to authorities on Tuesday. He was released on bond on the condition that his Internet access is limited. If he is convicted, Harris faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. His next court appearance is on April 19.Oakland Diocese employee arrested on child porn charges: police
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) -- A man who worked with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland was arrested in January on child pornography charges, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department . Woman fatally shot in Daly City, one man arrested Jeremiah York, 24, was arrested on suspicion of possessing and sharing child pornography. He was booked into the Walnut Creek PD Jail at the time of his arrest and later released from the station. York was hired by the Diocese of Oakland in June of 2021 and remained employed there until January. He worked with preparations and plannings, according to the Oakland Diocese. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW The people that York came in contact with during his role were "almost exclusively adu...Man arrested for recording child in changing room of Pacifica clothing store
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
PACIFICA, Calif. (KRON) -- The Pacifica Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly secretly recording people in the changing room of a clothing store, it said in a press release. Police alleged that one of the victims was an 11-year-old girl.The incident occurred at an unnamed Pacifica clothing store at about 1 p.m. on Jan. 22. Pacifica police responded to a report of a man using his cell phone to record women and the girl. Taekwondo instructor arrested after allegedly admitting to sexually assaulting 10-year-old student, police say The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, but his car was photographed. Police also received a detailed description of the suspect from witnesses and victims. As police investigated the incident, they linked the suspect to similar incidents in Pacifica and San Francisco. PPD served a search warrant on his home and electronics and found additional evidence, it said.On Tuesday morning, 37-year-old San Francisco man Rene Alexander ...Broad daylight armed robbery being investigated by Oakland police
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department investigating an armed robbery that took place in broad daylight on Tuesday in the 4500 block of Broadway, not far from Oakland Tech High School, the department confirmed to KRON4. The incident occurred just before 1:15 p.m. San Jose Pink Poodle strip club scandal investigation concluded When officers arrived on the scene, they learned that three victims were approached by two individuals, one of which was armed with a firearm. The suspects demanded the victims' belongings. The victims obliged and handed over their belongings before the suspects fled the area in a vehicle.The investigation is ongoing, according to the Oakland Police Department. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Oakland PD Robbery Section at (510) 2389-3326.Battle of The Town: Oakland Tech faces Oakland High for regional hoops title
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- It's a great time to be a high school basketball sports fan in Oakland. Two teams are squaring off against each other for the regional title at Laney College. Tickets are going fast.Boys basketball teams from Oakland High School and Oakland Tech are playing against each other for the 2023 NorCal Regional Championship. In addition to being crowned regional champs, the winner will also have bragging rights in The Town for the rest of the year. Both head coaches are also keenly aware of the unprecedented nature of the contest. Draymond Green spent his first NBA check at this East Bay store There's a lot of history between these two sports programs. In some cases, the players have competed against each other since they were in elementary school and have family members who are alums from both basketball teams who are also part of the storied rivalry.Oakland Tech's girls' basketball team also made it to the regional finals and is traveling to Stockton to take o...San Jose Pink Poodle strip club scandal investigation concluded
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- It's been five months since a video surfaced of a scantily-clad woman stepping out of a San Jose Fire Department engine and walking into the Pink Poodle strip club. On Tuesday, the City Manager's Office confirmed to KRON4 that the city's investigation into the scandal has been concluded. But city officials continue to remain tight-lipped about anything that the investigation uncovered. The video first surfaced on "San Jose Foos" Instagram in October. It was captioned, "Only in San Jose do you see a stripper come out of a firetruck." A woman wearing only a bikini emerges from Engine-4 with its lights flashing outside the Pink Poodle's front entrance. At the time, then-Mayor Sam Liccardo said, "If the investigation concludes that this video is as bad as it looks, then heads must roll. We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus, nor tolerate any conduct that so demeans the heroic work of the rest of our SJFD team."...Yosemite will remain closed through this weekend
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KRON) -- Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to visit Yosemite National Park's flowing waterfalls and snowy mountains received more bad news this week from California parks officials.Yosemite has been closed for the past 11 days due to severe winter weather conditions. And with another atmospheric river in the forecast, the world-famous park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12. Park officials said the closure may even extend beyond March 12. "Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. The park will provide an update early next week," YNP wrote on Twitter Tuesday. Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, is seen on March 7, 2023. Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park. Crews are working to restore critical services before visitors return. "On February 28, we had 40 inches of snow on the Valley floor....SF Mayor London Breed's brother eligible to shorten 44-year sentence
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- The brother of San Francisco Mayor London Breed is eligible to shorten his 44-year prison sentence after changes to California's definition of murder, a judge ruled Monday. Napoleon Brown has served two decades in prison for robbing a San Francisco diner with a man in 2000. As they fled over the Golden Gate Bridge, the driver of the vehicle, Brown's girlfriend, fell out of the car and was fatally run over by a drunk driver. Prosecutors allege that Brown pushed the woman out of the car and committed involuntary manslaughter. He was convicted of murder in 2005 based on a statement the woman said to police before she died. Gavin Newsom Walgreens tweet raises questions on impact for Californians Brown was granted a new trial in 2009 and he pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in 2011. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Brendan Conroy's ruling came from a 2018 change in the state's definition of murder, which declares a person can only be charge...Woman fatally shot in Daly City, one arrested
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
DALY CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A fatal shooting in Daly City on Monday night took the life of a 27-year-old woman and led to the arrest of one man, according to a statement from the Daly City Police Department. Los Gatos 'Party Mom' attacked by 5 inmates in jail, court records reveal Around 7:35 p.m., a woman was shot several times and ultimately pronounced dead on Eastgate Drive, according to police. An investigation led police to suspect a 27-year-old man from Daly City, who was later identified, arrested and booked into San Mateo County jail on felony charges. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Police are still investigating this shooting. Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to call the DCPD at 650-991-8119.Martinez refinery neighbors receive health advisory from Contra Costa Health
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 GMT
MARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) -- Contra Costa Health (CCH) has issued a health advisory for residents who live near the Martinez Refinery, following the department cautioning residents against eating produce grown in exposed gardens. CCH is advising residents near the Martinez refinery not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed to "spent catalyst" with heavy metals until further environmental testing is done. Atmospheric river to impact Bay Area later this week “We are making this recommendation out of an abundance of caution,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, health officer for Contra Costa County. “There is no immediate health threat to the community. That said, it’s also always better to be safe than sorry.”According to Tzvieli, neighbors of the refinery in Martinez and Pacheco can safely plant seeds in their yards and gardens. But he cautioned that residents wait for the results of environmental tests before eating anything grown in soils potentially exposed to spent catalyst....Latest news
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