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How invasive — or effective — will Berkeley’s new license plate readers be?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

BERKELEY — Can a city tackle spikes in violent property crimes, auto thefts and traffic violations without violating privacy rights and increasing police enforcement stops that might be racially biased?Berkeley officials say they can walk that line with the upcoming installation of 52 license plate readers along the city’s busy streets and bustling public corridors as part of a two-year pilot program to help the city’s understaffed police force investigate criminal activity.The technology — Automatic License Plate Readers, or ALPRs — captures images of license plates, then cross-references them with law enforcement crime databases. Police are alerted when plates match descriptions of vehicles involved in active crimes or connected to missing-person reports, according to police Sgt. Joe Ledoux.While similar readers currently are used in several Bay Area cities along freeways, bridges and many parking lots, the community was sharply divided during Tuesday’s Ber...

SF police shoot, kill suspect in Bayview District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco police officer shot and killed a suspect in the city's Bayview District on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed.The shooting happened in the area of Fairfax Avenue and Catalina Street.SFPD said plain-clothes officers were making an arrest when a second person approached them at about 2:53 p.m. The man was possibly armed, per police. An officer shot the man after he did not follow commands, per police. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police do not believe the person who was killed was related to the initial arrest. 2 arrested in San Francisco Sanchez Stairs crash, carjacking People are being advised to expect traffic delays, consider alternative routes, and plan for additional travel time.The shooting will be investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, SFPD Internal Affairs and the Department of Police Accountability. SFPD will also host a town hall regarding the shooting. This is a developing sto...

Naked woman on Bay Bridge suffered mental health crisis: CHP

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was experiencing a mental health crisis when she took off her clothes, got out of her car, and fired a gun on the Bay Bridge during Tuesday's evening rush-hour, according to the California Highway Patrol. At first, confused drivers thought traffic had gridlocked on the bridge because of a crash. The woman's abandoned car was in the middle of Interstate-80's traffic lanes.Once drivers spotted the naked woman walking along the bridge with a knife and a gun, they realized the danger of the situation."For whatever reason, this woman exited her vehicle with this firearm. She began shooting rounds into the air. People (were) caught in this backup, not knowing what's ahead, thinking it's a crash (and) trying to go around. As they are now driving past her, she is firing rounds left and right," CHP Officer Andrew Barclay said. The woman was yelling, brandishing weapons, and attempting to get into other cars, witnesses told 911 dispatchers.Frightened motorists ...

Here's how much it costs to see Taylor Swift at Levi's Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

(KRON) -- Taylor Swift's world-famous tour is finally coming to the Bay Area this weekend. But if you're a Swiftie looking to secure last-minute tickets, be ready to shell out some major cash. T-Swizzle will take the stage on Friday and Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara -- or "Swiftie Clara." Tickets for either night cost upwards of $1,000. On SeatGeek Wednesday, there was just one single ticket for sale going for less than $1,000. The ticket was for Friday night, in section 419, offering an obstructed view from the second-to-top row of the stadium. That price shoots all the way up to $1,326 once fees are involved. Swifties are preparing for Taylor Swift concerts by listening to these songs On StubHub, two Friday tickets listed as having an unrestricted view were available for $1,112 each before fees. They are two sections over from SeatGeek's cheapest tickets, in section 417—the price vaults to $1,445 apiece once fees are included. The cheapest post-fee ticket KRON4 coul...

Video: Lowline Fire burning near Crested Butte

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A wildfire named the Lowline Fire is burning approximately 14 miles north northeast of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte, the U.S. Forest Service said. The fire sparked on Wednesday morning and the USFS said the cause is lightning. Reports of the fire were on the ridge between Squirrel and Mill Creeks in Gunnison County.As of 6:30 p.m., it was burning 402 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said it is a threat to structures and evacuation notices and pre-evacuation notices were sent out to residents affected.   How Boulder is using mushrooms to fight wildfires A mandatory evacuation order was sent to residents in the Mill Creek Drainage area west of the intersection of County Road 730 and 727. A pre-evacuation notice for residents along CR 818 to the intersection with CR 730 (Ohio Creek) was issued just before 7 p.m."Three engines and one hand crew are on scene working to suppress the fire with additional resources on the way. A Type 2 helicopter ...

Broncos camp under Sean Payton has entirely different vibe from Nathaniel Hackett's 'Camp Cupcake'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Judging by the vibe at Wednesday's “ramp-up” workout, the Denver Broncos are in for a much tougher training camp under new head coach Sean Payton than the infamous “Camp Cupcake” they took part in under Nathaniel Hackett a year ago.“We all saw it in the intensity and the sense of urgency from OTAs and minicamp and it just carried over into the practice that we just had,” wide receiver Courtland Sutton said. "... I was just talking to one of the guys in the weight room about how we do anything is how we do everything.”Players appear to have steeled themselves for a much more rigorous training camp and preseason slate than they had under Hackett, who was canned after just 11 months and four wins.“You can see it with their weights and the workouts we did yesterday, I think they're in good shape,” Payton said after the spirited 90-minute practice that officially kicked off his first training camp in Denver. Broncos defensive lineman suspended for betting on gam...

Beyoncé, Post Malone among artists ready to heat up South Florida in concert

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

It’s about to get a little hotter, folks, but thankfully, it’s not because of the sun. Deco’s Alex Miranda isn’t sweating up a storm, but he is here to explain.Some of your favorite artists are on tour, and they’re ready to heat up the SoFlo music scene.It’s the end of an era. After eight years together, the Latin boy band CNCO are playing their last show in Miami.Their “Última Cita” Farewell Tour hits the Oasis Wynwood this Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m., so get there early!Post Malone is all up in his feelings, which might be why he called his current tour the “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour.” Don’t worry, bud. We’re here for ya. You can catch Posty at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach this coming Monday.Grab those dancing shoes! Jason Mraz is bringing his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Tour to SoFlo! (Try saying that five times fast.)It’s all goi...

Wild crash caught on camera in Dorchester sends car airborne, narrowly missing pedestrian

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

New video captured the moment a black Lexus hit several cars before flipping in a busy intersection off of I-93 Monday afternoon.Charles Atheron and his family were on their way home when they spotted the car before the Columbia Road exit on I-93 heading south near Dorchester.They captured the driver swiping the guardrail, slamming into the median and hitting another car’s rear view mirror on video. “I was driving, my son was taking the video .. my wife was in the backseat. She was like ‘oh my God, oh my God,’” he said. Then, the car went airborne. State police said five cars were involved in the crash.“He got in the left lane and just floored it,” Atheron said.The SUV flipped into the intersection and narrowly missed a man standing on the corner, who then helped pull the 24-year-old driver to safety.“It flipped over once or twice and ended up facing the opposite way that it was going,” Atheron said.After being freed from his vehicle, the driver was transported to the hosp...

Solve It 7: Collectible Coin Refund

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

A local man ordered a collectible gold coin worth thousands of dollars. But when he didn’t get what he paid for, Solve It 7 helped him cash in.  Brandon Gunnoe has the story. “I love the beauty of it and the satisfaction of collecting,” Barry said. Barry’s excitement shines like the coins he collects.  “A 1926 standing liberty quarter. It’s known as one of the most beautiful coins ever minted,” Barry said. Barry’s fascination started when he was young.“The first time I started collecting coins, I had a paper route. I was about 10,” Barry said. And he still loves collectibles, like the books and records he sells in his Newton store. “I’m an avid collector of everything,” Barry said. Barry recently bought this one-ounce gold coin for more than $2800 from the U.S. Mint.“I was very excited about it. I had to go to the computer at exactly 12 o’clock noon, on March 3...

Red Sox rally for five runs late to beat Braves 5-3, sweep series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:17:34 GMT

Wednesday night marked one of the best pitcher’s duels we’ve seen at Fenway Park this season, a heavyweight battle between 24-year-old phenoms Brayan Bello and Spencer Strider.But in the end, it was the Red Sox offense that stole the show.Unable to get anything going against Strider for much of the game, the Red Sox rallied for five unanswered runs late to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3. Triston Casas led the way, going 2 for 2 with two walks and a solo home run, and Justin Turner delivered the exclamation point with the go-ahead two-run double to cap off a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh.The Red Sox flipped the script on a night where it looked like one small miscue might mean the difference between Bello and Strider.The young standouts, who came into the night as two of only five pitchers age 24 or under who have recorded at least 2.0 wins above replacement so far this season, more than lived up to the hype. Each mowed down their respective opposition, with S...