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‘We’re very gratified’: Oakland rapper Philthy Rich avoids jail time in gun case as judge rejects prosecution’s request for 30-month prison term

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

LAS VEGAS — A federal judge has sentenced Phillip “Philthy Rich” Beasley to a two-year probation term, rejecting arguments by the U.S. Attorney’s office that the well-known Oakland rapper deserved 30 months behind bars for illegally acquiring guns in 2021.Beasley, who pleaded guilty to a federal charge earlier this year, walked out of court a free man Wednesday morning after a hearing before U.S. District Judge James Mahan. In court filings, Beasley’s attorneys argued that he wanted a firearm for “self-protection” but that the Las Vegas and Oakland communities were better-served with Beasley out of custody, pointing to his anti-violence advocacy and involvement in charity events.“We’re very gratified that the judge recognized the many contributions that Mr. Beasley has made to the community and the fact that he has remained trouble-free over the two-and-a-half years since this event occurred,” his attorney David Chesnoff, s...

Man slain while doing yard work outside his Maxwell Park home in Oakland is identified

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

OAKLAND — A 60-year-old man fatally shot Monday evening night while doing yard work outside his Maxwell Park neighborhood home was identified by police Wednesday as David Schneider.Homicide investigators are still trying to confirm a motive for the killing and identify suspects.Schneider, who lived in the 5000 block of Camden Street for decades, was shot just before 6 p.m. Monday while trimming trees and doing other yard work. After he was shot, he was able to stagger to a next-door neighbor’s home where he collapsed and was later pronounced dead.Investigators are reviewing video surveillance footage from the area to see if he was the victim of an attempted robbery or something else. They are also hoping the video helps them identify a suspect and any vehicles involved.The killing “absolutely stunned” the Maxwell Park community, said Jose Dorado, who has been chair of the Maxwell Park Neighborhood Council since 1998. He said more than 100 people attended a vi...

Single-family home sells for $5.1 million in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

16722 Littlefield Lane – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 16700 block of Littlefield Lane in Los Gatos was sold on June 6, 2023. The $5,100,000 purchase price works out to $1,444 per square foot. The house, built in 2001, has an interior space of 3,533 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 10,400-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In March 2023, a 4,404-square-foot home on Marchmont Drive in Los Gatos sold for $4,631,000, a price per square foot of $1,052. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Vista del Monte, Los Gatos, in October 2022, a 2,699-square-foot home was sold for $3,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,371. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 4,517-square-foot home on the 16400 block of Englewood Avenue in Los Gatos sold in April 2023, for $5,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,195. The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms....

Man and two dogs safe after San Francisco cliff rescue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A man and two dogs were safe and sound after falling off a cliff Wednesday morning and being rescued a short time later, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.Rescuers pulled a man and his two dogs to safety on June 21, 2023 at Fort Funston in San Francisco, California. The initial call came in at 11:39 a.m. Fort Funston, on Skyline Boulevard at John Muir Drive, west of Lake Merced. Authorities did not initially say how the man and the dogs had fallen or how far down they fell.Rescuers confirmed shortly before 12:30 p.m. tha tthe man  at 12:24 p.m. at Fort Funston, a conservancy located on the southwest coast of the city featuring 200-foot high bluffs of the ocean. A spokesperson for the San Francisco Fire Department said neither the man nor the dogs required medical attention.Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

Philippine fast food chain bringing some ‘Chickenjoy’ to the East Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

Jollibee, an international fast-food restaurant known for its “Chickenjoy” fried chicken, will open its first East County location in Brentwood on Sunday.The specialty drive-thru restaurant, which will be located at the previous KFC restaurant at 6371 Lone Tree Way, was first approved in 2021, but long anticipated among local fans of the Philippine-based chain who have long had to travel to Concord to get their fix of chicken, burgers, spaghetti and Filipino dishes.The opening marks Jollibee’s 31st location in California, 66th in the U.S. and 92nd in North America.“We look forward to extending our joyful dining experience to both our long-time fans and first-time visitors who call this beautiful city home,” said Maribeth Dela Cruz, president, Jollibee North America, in a statement. “Brentwood not only boasts a vibrant community, it’s also one of the fastest-growing cities in the Bay Area, which makes it a perfect fit for introducing Jollibee to new audiences who are curious to try o...

Man, 2 dogs rescued after falling off cliff at Fort Funston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man and two dogs that went off a cliff at Fort Funston have been successfully rescued, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. SFFD received the call at 11:39 a.m. and the incident was resolved by 1:35 p.m. ‘They are doing it wrong’: Ron DeSantis visits SF, slams city in campaign ad The man was rescued first, according to an update from SFFD. Crews went back down the cliff to bring up the two dogs. All three will be OK, according to SFFD. Video of the rescue showed a member of the rescue team bringing the two dogs up by rope.SFFD used the incident as an occasion to remind people to pay attention to posted warnings and follow safety guidelines.

Transgender man says he was denied hormone replacement meds at Oakland Walgreens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

(KRON) -- A transgender man took to Reddit to speak out about a local Walgreens pharmacist refusing to give him his prescribed medication, all because it "went against his religion." One dead in Oakland Embarcadero shooting Roscoe Rike, 30, of Oakland, says he has been going to the Walgreens pharmacy on Telegraph Avenue for nearly a decade. He's been picking up his HRT, or hormone-replacement therapy, at the same location for the past three years, always without issue. Rike says this time was different. A pharmacist that Rike had never seen at the location before asked what exactly the medication was for, which seemed unusual."I told him I was pretty sure that it wasn't any of his business," Rike said. At this point, the pharmacist then told Rike that he would not be able to fill the prescription "due to his religious beliefs," Rike said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)That's when Rike thought he'd better start recording. Video from the interaction shows the pha...

Three vehicles involved in 'multiple casualty' crash in Contra Costa County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Contra Costa County firefighters are responding to a three-vehicle crash on Vasco Road south of Camino Diablo. There are "multiple casualties" involved, according to Contra Costa County Fire. Video: Transgender man says he was denied hormone replacement meds at Oakland Walgreens Vasco Road is closed in both directions and significant delays are expected. No further information is available as to the nature of the casualties.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Photos: San Mateo police looking for 3 women wanted for retail theft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Mateo Police Department is asking for help in identifying three women who allegedly stole thousands in merchandise from three different stores Friday. Officers were called to the various locations at around 6 p.m. Friday, San Mateo PD said.The locations, which were spread across San Mateo, included an Old Navy, a Victoria's Secret and an Ulta. San Mateo PD called it organized retail theft and is seeking to identify the suspects, who are wanted for questioning. Man, 2 dogs rescued after falling off cliff at Fort Funston Photos of the suspects are below.Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the San Mateo Police Department immediately.

Redwood City police search for suspect in series of armed robberies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:10:15 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are searching for a suspect linked to a series of armed robberies, the Redwood City Police Department (RCPD) announced Wednesday. The alleged robberies happened between Oct. 6, and Nov. 18, 2022. The alleged robberies happened at two unidentified small businesses: one on the 900 block of Whipple Avenue and the other on El Camino Real and Chestnut Street. RCPD did not specify which robberies happened at which location. RCPD posted a photo of the suspect (above). Police did not release the suspect's name or any other descriptors.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }RCPD says if you have information about the suspect or recognize the subject in the photo above, call 650-780-7110.