San Francisco social worker shot in face
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco social worker who helps residents at a supportive housing complex in the SoMa neighborhood was shot in the face by one woman who lives there, investigators said. Dan-iel Drakes was one of two victims who were shot at Tahanan, located at 833 Bryant Street, on January 2, family…
49ers’ Ward shares heart-wrenching details about trauma following daughter’s death
(KRON) — San Francisco 49ers star cornerback Charvarius Ward dealt with immense trauma in 2024 after his 1-year-old daughter died in October. On Monday, Ward opened up to reporters about what life has been like for him since her passing. His daughter Amani Joy was born prematurely with Down syndrome and battled heart issues before…
Six Flags Magic Mountain will get a suspended motorbike coaster in 2026
A new first-of-its-kind ride coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain will take thrill seekers on an off-road motorcycle ride over rugged hillside terrain when the new roller coaster debuts at the Valencia amusement park in 2026. The Los Angeles County Planning Department approved construction permits on Monday, Jan. 6 for a new roller coaster at…
Orange County teacher arrested for sexually explicit texts with ’14-year-old boy’
A 44-year-old teacher with the Irvine Unified School District was arrested over the weekend for an alleged sexually explicit online conversation he believed was with a 14-year-old boy, officials announced Monday. Eric Reid Zuercher, a resident of Irvine and a math teacher at Sierra Vista Middle School, was reported to police by a private…
San Mateo County Sheriff’s attorney says ‘new information’ pushed out Monday’s press conference
(KRON) — A complaint against the County of San Mateo was filed by Sheriff Christina Corpus in December. Local media was supposed to hear from the sheriff on Monday about the complaint, but that press conference was canceled. Her lawyer said that’s because new information was discovered over the weekend that needs to be combed…
Cal Fire moves resources to Southern California as agencies brace for extreme winds
An extreme and rare wind event is on the way to Southern California this week, with 80-100 mile per hour winds expected in some regions. The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard noted on Facebook that areas not typically impacted by wind will be affected during this weather event. In preparation for what it is calling…
Denise Huskins to speak about ‘Gone Girl’ kidnapper, Muller hit with new charges
(KRON) — Matthew Muller, the man convicted of the high-profile kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins in Vallejo, was charged on Monday with another kidnapping that happened in 2015 in Contra Costa County. Muller was also charged last week for a series of 2009 home invasions in Santa Clara County. Muller, 47, is serving a…
Long Beach hit-and-run turns fatal, police seek help in search for suspect
The Long Beach Police Department issued an update on Monday for a Dec. 26 hit-and-run that turned fatal when the 78-year-old victim, Nikki Rash, died from her injuries on Jan. 4. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect who investigators believe may have been driving while distracted when he ran a…
Missing at-risk 90-year-old man sought by Berkeley PD
(KRON) — The Berkeley Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find 90-year-old Hisao Tsukamoto. Tsukamoto is considered at-risk and may be confused on how to get home, said Berkeley PD. Tsukamoto is described as 5-foot-5 tall, with a thin build, and has gray hair and brown eyes. Berkeley PD said Tsukamoto was…
Walnut Creek Safeway employee robbed in parking lot: police
(KRON) — A Safeway employee was robbed in a parking lot Sunday night, the Walnut Creek Police Department (WCPD) announced on social media. Police received a call around 8:51 p.m. about a robbery outside the grocery store at 1971 Tice Valley Blvd. The victim did not sustain any injuries, WCPD said. The Safeway employee reported…