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Letters: Speed cameras | End occupation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Cameras can lowerspeeds, save livesRe: “California soon could have speed cameras” (Page A3, Oct. 8).Speed cameras ultimately could be a good thing.Lower speeds will mean fewer accidents, injuries and death. This was proved when 55 mph speed limits were in effect. Lower speeds will also reduce fuel consumption.But I question a couple of things in Heather Knight’s story. As tragic as they are, I think pedestrian injuries and deaths are sometimes a result of inattention (by both drivers and pedestrians) rather than just speed. As far as issuing fines to people who can’t afford them goes, “If you can’t afford the fine, don’t commit the crime.”Slow down. For a 5-mile trip on city streets, a 10 mph increase in speed only saves about 2.5 minutes.John DavisUnion CityEnding occupation onlypath to Israel peaceRelated ArticlesLetters to the Editor | Letters...

Biden condems ‘sheer evil’ of Hamas attack on Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

By Amer Madhani, Tara Copp and Darlene Superville | Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages captured by Hamas as he condemned the militant group for the “sheer evil” of its shocking weekend assault on Israel.“Our hearts may be broken but our resolve is clear,” said Biden, who compared the brutality of the Hamas militants to that of the Islamic State terrorist group. He added: “Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel’s back. We’ll make sure the Jewish and democratic state of Israel can defend itself today, tomorrow as we always have.”The president coupled his unflinching defense for Israel with only a glancing reference to the suffering that innocent Palestinians are enduring from Israel’s barrage of retaliatory fire on the Gaza Strip, where the Hamas attack was launched. That hardline approach could prove more difficult to sustain going forward if...

East Bay toddler whose mother is charged with his murder, torture identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

With the two people charged with killing and torturing him still in jail, authorities on Tuesday identified a toddler who died after being found in a bathtub last week.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Arrest made in connection to deadly July shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Oakland’s harsh realities on full display at start of trial over gas station shootout that killed bystander Crime and Public Safety | Two killings outside 24-Hour Fitness may be connected, San Leandro police say Crime and Public Safety | East Bay couple acquitted of murder but convicted of life-eligible assault charge in death of their 5-week-old son Crime and Public Safety | 100-year murder sentence: Dog bite led to fatal shooting on Humboldt County porch King Kemp, 2, died Oct. 2 from “prolonged abuse,” according to Contra Costa County prosecutors. Authorities said they found him in a bath...

San Francisco files lawsuit against SRO landlords in Chinatown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The City of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against the owners of three Chinatown single room occupancy (SRO) hotels for creating a public nuisance and letting dozens of health and safety violations linger.The lawsuit was filed against SRO hotel owners Jeff Appendrodt, Shailendra Devdhara, and Kamlesh Patel. The suit demands relief for tenants and city departments that spent years trying to get the landlords to abate dangerous conditions at the properties, according to the city attorney."It is unacceptable that dozens of immigrant tenants have had to live under these unsafe and unhealthy conditions," said City Attorney David Chiu. The three landlords "profited off the suffering of their tenants. The owners need to be held accountable," Chiu said.Through different ownership configurations, the defendants own three SRO hotels in Chinatown located at 1449 Powell Street, 790 Vallejo Street, and 912 Jackson Street. Kamlesh Patel purchased 790 Vallejo Street and 912 ...

Federal investigators triple reward to catch postal thieves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

(KRON) -- In the Bay Area, 10 people have been arrested for mail theft and violence against mail carriers, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Now, federal investigators are tripling a reward to help catch more criminals behind these acts.Federal investigators said attacks on postal workers are growing and thieves are taking off with packages and keys to entire apartment buildings. A $150,000 reward is now being offered for tips leading to arrests and convictions."These keys are now the keys to prison if you are found with these. It's simply not worth it," said U.S. Northern District Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. 12-year-old San Mateo boy arrested for attempted murder after stabbing Federal investigators are going after criminals to discourage more of them from continuing to target and assault mail carriers.They say it's a growing problem that comes with a heavy price for those who are caught. One man arrested in Antioch now faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for allegedly stealing mai...

12-year-old San Mateo boy arrested for attempted murder after stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

(KRON) -- A 12-year-old San Mateo boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing at a local park on Monday night, the San Mateo Police Department said. SMPD received a call Monday night that someone had been stabbed at Central Park, located at 50 East 5th Ave. The victim had a stab wound on the left side of his body. Woman arrested after climbing in window, burglarizing apartment in San Mateo The victim was hospitalized. Police did not reveal his age or his current condition. An SMPD investigation revealed that the victim was known by the person who stabbed him, and the 12-year-old suspect was identified. Police said he left the park on a bicycle. He was found on the 800 block of North Humboldt Street and arrested at 8:21 p.m. SMPD said he will be held in the Hillcrest Juvenile Hall and charged with attempted murder. Police are investigating the stabbing and requesting surveillance footage. Anyone with information is asked to call SMPD at (650) 522-7700.   

Troy Dannen jumps at rare opportunity to take over as athletic director at Washington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Troy Dannen was happy in New Orleans. The athletic program he took over at Tulane in 2015 was thriving, especially a football program still basking in what was accomplished last season.But when the job as athletic director at Washington came open in August and Dannen became identified in the search process, the thought of making a career-defining move entered his mind.“I then I went through six weeks of nerves about whether I could actually get the job or not,” Dannen said Tuesday.Dannen did get the job, taking over at Washington at a time with major changes on the horizon for the university. Dannen replaced Jen Cohen, who left in August to take the top position in the athletic department at Southern California.Cohen was the one in charge of Washington athletics when the Huskies announced they, along with Oregon, were leaving for the Big Ten helping lead to the collapse of the Pac-12.It will be Dannen taking the Huskies into the Big Ten at a time when Washington is th...

Execution of Texas inmate set to proceed after Supreme Court grants request to overturn stay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — The execution of a Texas inmate condemned for fatally shooting an 80-year-old woman more than two decades ago was set to proceed Tuesday evening after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s stay.Jedidiah Murphy, 48, was sentenced to death for the October 2000 killing of Bertie Lee Cunningham during a carjacking.A scheduled lethal injection had been put on hold after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday upheld a federal judge’s order from last week delaying the execution over questions about the evidence used to sentence him to death.But the U.S. Supreme Court early Tuesday evening granted an appeal from the state attorney general’s office asking to overturn the stay and allow the execution to proceed at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. The execution was set to take place later Tuesday evening.Still pending before the high court is another request to stay Murphy’s execution that was filed late Tuesday afternoon. Murphy’s lawyers a...

Analysis: Eagles, 49ers clear front-runners in NFC; AFC is more jumbled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

The Eagles and 49ers are the clear front-runners in the NFC while the AFC is jumbled five weeks into the season.San Francisco made the biggest statement so far with a dominant 42-10 win over Dallas on Sunday night. The 49ers (5-0) have been the NFL’s most complete team. They can win behind Brock Purdy’s passing, Christian McCaffrey’s running or by leaning on Nick Bosa and a stingy defense.An offense that’s loaded with Purdy, McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk easily handled one of the league’s top defenses. The Cowboys couldn’t do anything to stop San Francisco. Injuries might be the only thing that can slow down the 49ers. They learned that last season when Purdy, who began the season as the No. 3 quarterback, tore an elbow ligament in the NFC championship game against Philadelphia.The defending NFC champion Eagles (5-0) are still building their identity, but keep finding ways to win despite playing below the standard they set last season on their way to a Super ...

Lexi Thompson ready for the bright lights of Vegas and big stage of PGA Tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:54 GMT

In the midst of one of her roughest years, Lexi Thompson faces her biggest challenge.Thompson was coming off her first top-10 finish of the year two weeks ago when she said her management company told her the Shriners Children’s Open had offered her a sponsor exemption to play on the PGA Tour.“It was basically an automatic ‘yes,’” Thompson said Tuesday at the TPC Summerlin after playing a practice round with Michael Kim and Ben Griffin. “I’m just very honored that they want me here to compete this week, and hopefully send out an inspiring message.”Thompson, 28, will be the seventh woman to play on the PGA Tour, and the first since Brittany Lincicome in the 2018 Barbasol Championship.The most notable 20 years ago was Annika Sorenstam at Colonial as a sponsor exemption and Suzy Whaley at the Greater Hartford Open as the PGA section champion. It had been more than 50 years since a woman played on the PGA Tour.And then there was Michelle Wie West, who played eight times on t...