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Charges dismissed for man who was shot by San Francisco police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco police officer refused to testify this week for the trial of Richard Everett. The officer's refusal prompted prosecutors to dismiss the case on Thursday, just one day after a jury heard opening statements, according to the San Francisco Public Defender's Office. The officer was supposed to testify about the night of August 28, when San Francisco Police Department officers opened fire on Everett. Everett was armed with a knife in the Tenderloin neighborhood when officers surrounded him, gave conflicting and confusing commands, and shot him five times, defense attorneys said. Deputy Public Defenders Nuha Abusamra and Anthony Gedeon said police never told Everett he was under arrest, and he was trying to walk away when officers shot him. The 54-year-old man was charged with resisting arrest, threatening an officer, and carrying a knife. Everett spent the past five months in jail waiting for his trial."Today’s dismissal illustrates why Mr. Everett...

Man injured after shooting near Cow Palace in Daly City

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was injured after a shooting Wednesday evening near the Cow Palace, the Daly City Police Department said in a news release. The shooting happened around 4:35 p.m. in the area of MacDonald Avenue and Scherwin Street.Officers arrived at the scene and located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. With help from the Daly City Fire Department, the victim was taken to a hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Suspect in fatal Pacifica stabbing that led to school lockdown still on the loose As of Thursday afternoon, police have not released any information about a potential suspect(s). Daly City PD says anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact 650-991-8142.Video taken at the scene of the shooting can be viewed in the media player above. The shooting happened approximately half a mile away from the Cow Palace located at 2600 Geneva Avenue.

Man with special needs missing in South SF

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The South San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing man with special needs. Osiel Cota was last seen at the playground at Orange Park, police said.He is described as being in his mid-twenties, 5 feet tall and 190 pounds. He has special needs and a limited vocabulary, according to police. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times Cota was last seen wearing a gray/black jacket and a red shirt that reads, "We ain't leaving until six in the morning."Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact South San Francisco PD.

Man fatally shot in Vallejo Wednesday night

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

(BCN) -- Vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting reported Wednesday night. A report of shots fired came in shortly before 10 p.m. In the area of Broadway and Sereno Drive, and minutes later learned a gunshot victim was taken to a hospital, according to police. Serial Bay Area shoplifter arrested 90 times The male victim succumbed to his injuries from the shooting, which investigators determined occurred in the 700 block of Sereno Drive. The victim's name was not immediately available, and police have not announced an arrest or any suspect details in the case.Anyone with information about the fatal shooting, Vallejo's 22nd homicide in 2023, is asked to contact Detective Wesley Pittman at (707) 334-1274 or [email protected] or Detective Daniel Callison at (707) 648-4533 or [email protected] © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

KRON4 to broadcast 'Las Vegas Countdown to 2024' and 'KRON4 New Years Live'

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS, NV (December 21, 2023) – KLAS-TV (CBS), Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s local television station serving the Las Vegas area (DMA #40), announced today that it will host “Las Vegas Countdown to 2024,” a live New Year’s Eve special on Sunday, December 31, 2023, with coverage from 8:58 p.m. to 12:35 a.m. PT. The extravaganza will feature musical performances, special entertainment, and a countdown to midnight across all four-time zones. Viewers will be treated to the midnight ball-drop in New York City, and spectacular firework shows from Dallas' Reunion Tower and from Denver's downtown area, as well as a 10-minute firework show launched from the rooftops of nine Las Vegas Strip hotels.The women may have rocked the stage in 2023, but watch out, THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN to ring in the New Year LAS VEGAS STYLE! The hot 90s boy band , 98 Degrees, is back together to ring in the New Year, performing for the first time anywhere their newest song, “Got U,” at the stroke of midnight P...

Jake Browning and the surging Bengals head to Pittsburgh to face the reeling Steelers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Cincinnati Bengals’ season being over the second Joe Burrow tore a ligament in his right wrist last month.Not with backup quarterback Jake Browning improving by the week. Not with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense creating game-shifting takeaways with remarkable frequency. Not with Zac Taylor’s team heeding his advice about getting better as the season progresses, no matter who is in the lineup.“We’ve talked a lot about how we have to be our strongest in December and January,” Taylor said. “Reflecting back over the last couple of years, everything we do — offseason, training camp, regular season — is geared toward being at our best now. These last three weeks, we’ve been pretty dang good.”The Bengals (8-6), winners of three straight, head to Pittsburgh (7-7) on Sunday with a chance to strengthen their playoff position while simultaneously all but ending the Steelers’ postseason hopes.Of course, nothing Browning and ...

Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac acquires Slavia Prague soccer club

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

PRAGUE (AP) — Czech businessman Pavel Tykač has acquired Slavia Prague from Chinese investment group CITIC, the club said Thursday.Tykač, an energy investor, is the fourth-richest Czech whose wealth is estimated at $8.2 billion, according to Forbes.Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The transaction includes Slavia’s stadium.The 59-year-old Tykač said he is a diehard Slavia fan, like his father and grandfather, and it would be “a big honor” for him to oversee the club’s development. He will chair Slavia’s board.During five years under CITIC’s ownership, Slavia reached the quarterfinals of European competitions three times, won three domestic titles and three Czech cups.The club has qualified for the round of 16 in the Europa League this season.The sale is expected to get final regulatory approval in February.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Kitley sets ACC career rebounding record in No. 15 Virginia Tech’s 76-43 win over William & Mary

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley had 23 points and 17 rebounds, setting the Atlantic Coast Conference career rebounding record, and the No. 15 Virginia Tech women found their shooting touch in the second half on Thursday to pull away for a 76-43 win over William & Mary.Kitley, who has 1,304 rebounds, moved past former Hokey Regan Magarity (2015-19) and became the first ACC woman to surpass 3,000 rebounds.Carys Baker made all three of her 3s in the second half and added 13 points for the Hokies (9-2). Georgia Amoore had 12 points and seven assists.Bella Nascimento scored 15 of her 22 points in the first half to keep William & Mary (4-7) close, but the Tribe never found their shooting touch. They finished at 24% (14 of 59), 5 of 21 from long distance.NO. 8 COLORADO 78, NORTHERN COLORADO 56BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Jaylyn Sherrod scored 13 of her 16 points in the second quarter, Aaronette Vonleh added 14 and Colorado recovered from a 14-0 deficit to start the game to beat No...

Rivals Crystal Palace and Brighton draw 1-1 to launch Premier League’s hectic festive period

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League’s hectic festive schedule was launched Thursday with another 1-1 draw between rivals Crystal Palace and Brighton, for whom Danny Welbeck grabbed an 82nd-minute equalizer at Selhurst Park.Welbeck, a second-half substitute, rose to meet Pascal Gross’ inswinging cross with a looping header that found the top corner.That canceled out Jordan Ayew’s opener in the first minute of first-half stoppage time that arose from a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. The Dutch keeper’s weak clearance went straight to Michael Olise, who headed to Will Hughes and received the ball back before crossing for Ayew to head home.It meant Brighton conceded for a 22nd straight league game — the club’s longest ever run without a clean sheet.It was a fifth straight 1-1 draw between the teams at Selhurst Park.“It’s frustrating — we played a really good first half, I don’t remember them having clear cut chances, but Danny Welbeck scores a fantastic goal,” Palace ...

Tied early in second half, Wake Forest rolls over Presbyterian 91-68

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:16:52 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Andrew Carr scored 21 points, Hunter Sallis added 20 and Kevin Miller 19 as Wake Forest ran away from Presbyterian in the second half for a 91-68 win Thursday.Carr added nine rebounds and Miller seven assists while Efton Reid scored 14 points with eight rebounds plus five blocks and Cameron Hildreth had 11 points. The Demon Deacons (8-3) shot 55%, made 8 of 14 3-point attempts and outscored the Blue Hose 26-5 off turnovers. The win was Wake Forest’s sixth straight and its 27th consecutive nonconference home victory.Samage Teel scored 17 points and Jamahri Harvey 14 for the Blue Hose (7-7) but combined for only eight in the second half when Presbyterian was outscored by 20.The game was tied early in the second half when the Demon Deacons outscored Presbyterian 23-4 over six minutes to lead 63-44 with Miller hitting a pair of 3-pointers and scoring eight points. Sallis added six during the run which included five Presbyterian turnovers.The second of tw...