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Murder charge over fentanyl-laced pills that caused San Jose woman’s death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

SAN JOSE — A Monterey County man has been charged with murder in the fentanyl-overdose death of a San Jose woman earlier this year, with South Bay prosecutors alleging that he sold drugs that he knew contained the deadly opioid, but duped users into thinking they were consuming something less powerful.It marks the fourth time since 2020 that the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has sought to hold a reputed fentanyl dealer directly responsible for an overdose death, with all of the cases involving allegations that victims were deceived about the true contents of the drug they bought.The most recent case was filed June 21 and arraigned Wednesday: Jonpaul Kupka, a 32-year-old Marina resident, was charged with one count of murder and two felony counts of selling a controlled substance. He is being held without bail in the Main Jail in San Jose.His cousin, a 31-year-old Marina man, was charged alongside Kupka only on the drug counts. Authorities alleged he served...

Bay FC will select first in expansion draft as NWSL sets roster rules for new clubs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

Bay FC still does not know when the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League’s expansion draft will take place.But as of Wednesday, they know they’re on the clock.The NWSL announced several roster procedural decisions on Wednesday for its two new clubs joining in 2024 — Bay FC and the Utah Royals.Bay FC will have the first choice in the 12-round expansion draft, which is expected to take place in the fall. In prior expansion drafts, this slot has allowed for the expansion clubs to facilitate trades and acquire assets even before making the selection.Before Bay FC will get to make a choice, each current NWSL team will have the opportunity to protect a set number of players. In the last expansion draft for Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC, that number was set at nine, with a maximum of one U.S. women’s national team player. Both Angel City and San Diego started to make trades in the run-up to the draft, with the first trade coming as early as August.The 2024 NWSL Draft order was a...

Warriors announce Summer League roster, headlined by 2023 draftees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

The Warriors on Wednesday released their summer league roster, headlined by 2023 draftees Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis as well as two-way candidate Lester Quinones and 2022 second-round pick Gui Santos. Jacob Rubin will coach this year’s summer’s squad after Jama Mahlalela left earlier this month to take a lead assistant job with the Toronto Raptors.The Warriors are slated to play seven games this summer, two next week in Sacramento and then at least five in Las Vegas. Fans can check out these players, some who will be donning Warriors threads for the first time, next week at the California Classic on July 3 and 5. Golden State will play the Sacramento Kings, who are hosting this year’s showcase, at 7 p.m. on July 3. The Warriors’ second game will be against the Charlotte Hornets on July 5 at 3 p.m.Golden State will open the Las Vegas portion of summer league later in the week, playing the Los Angeles Lakers at 8 p.m. on July 7. The Warriors ar...

Single family residence sells in San Ramon for $2.5 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

300 Dawes Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 300 block of Dawes Court in San Ramon has a new owner. The 4,238-square-foot property, built in 2007, was sold on June 2, 2023, for $2,500,000, or $590 per square foot. The property features five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 6,906-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In July 2022, a 4,238-square-foot home on Emerson Lane in San Ramon sold for $2,625,000, a price per square foot of $619. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.On Balmoral Way, San Ramon, in August 2022, a 3,884-square-foot home was sold for $2,768,000, a price per square foot of $713. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 4,360-square-foot home on the 7600 block of Balmoral Way in San Ramon sold in April 2023, for $2,825,000, a price per square foot of $648. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 

Madonna was intubated in ICU with infection after being found ‘unresponsive’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

Madonna is reportedly recovering from a bacterial infection that was so serious that she became “unresponsive” and needed to be rushed to a New York City hospital and intubated in the intensive care unit.Page Six is reporting that the 64-year-old pop icon was found “unresponsive” in her New York City home Saturday. After being rushed to the hospital, she needed to be intubated for at least one night to help with her breathing. The tube has since been removed and she is “alert and recovering,” Page Six said.Madonna’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary, confirmed on Instagram Wednesday that she suffered a medical crisis due to “a serious bacterial infection.”Oseary didn’t specify the cause of the infection, but said Madonna ended up staying several days in the ICU. People can get bacterial infections from a number of sources: food poisoning, skin, ear or sinus infections, bacterial pneumonia or from certain sexually transmitted dis...

East Palo Alto celebrating 40th anniversary as a city this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

East Palo Alto will be celebrating its 40th anniversary as a city this week, and you’re not alone if that sounds strange to you.The San Mateo County community of East Palo Alto came into being about a century ago, the result of the merger of two towns — Ravenswood and Runnymede — trying to avoid annexation by Palo Alto and Menlo Park. But it remained unincorporated until July 1, 1983 — despite a few unsuccessful incorporations attempts in the 1960s and ’70s, including one that would have renamed the then-Black majority city after Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.Divided by Highway 101, East Palo Alto has had a diverse population for decades — partly due to abhorrent redlining policies and gentrification — and is now largely Latino. But the 2.5-square mile city has undergone startling physical change in the past quarter-century, too. Whiskey Gulch was developed into University Circle with the Four Seasons Hotel as its sparkling gem. Silicon Vall...

Salinas mother fatally stabbed in front of her toddlers: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

(KRON) -- A Salinas mother was stabbed to death by a man whom she had a domestic violence restraining order filed against, according to police. Police officers found 30-year-old Eleni Tavau suffering from stab wounds inside her home on Natividad Road at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tavau "had been stabbed multiple times and was unresponsive. Her two toddler-aged children were present when officers arrived," the Salinas Police Department wrote. The gravely-injured mother of three was still alive when she was rushed to a hospital, according to SPD. She was later pronounced deceased.Eleni Tavau (Image via Facebook / Eleni Tavau) Investigators interviewed witnesses, followed up on leads, and discovered that the victim had a restraining order against 32-year-old Rodrigo Bravo. Bravo is the father of Tavau's young children, according to her family members. A GoFundMe page states, "My sister Eleni Tavau was stabbed to death by her kids' father. She left behind 3 beautiful children. Our goal is to give h...

SFPD seizes drugs, guns, cash in Tenderloin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Guns and drugs were among the items San Francisco Police Department officers seized last week, SFPD announced Wednesday on Twitter. The recovery of these items happened overnight on June 23.Officers recovered 32.6 grams of fentanyl, 4.9 grams of cocaine, 11.8 grams of heroin, 567.2 grams of methamphetamine, 16.5 grams of oxycodone, $960 cash and three firearms, according to SFPD. The department posted a photo of the items seized (below).(San Francisco Police Department)SFPD responded to the call that led to the seizure of these items at around 1:11 a.m. at 519 Ellis St., which is where The Senator Hotel is located. 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%; }Narcotics, notably fentanyl, remain present in the streets of San...

Alameda County Superior Court expanding use of electronic document filing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

(BCN) -- Alameda County Superior Court announced this week plans to expand its electronic case management system to include the filing of family law, probate, mental health and adoption documents this fall. The electronic file system, called eCourt, will streamline the process of filing court documents and monitoring cases, according to an Alameda County Superior Court press release. In the new system, nearly all documents will be filed online, rather than in person or through fax. How median price for a 1-bedroom apartment in SF compares to national average According to the press release, this transition will streamline the process of filing, monitoring and accessing documents in the court system. Attorneys will be encouraged to begin using the new system on Sept. 5, but it will not become mandatory until Oct. 23. This system will also benefit those representing themselves in the legal system, or in cases involving family court or the execution of wills which sometimes do...

Oakland mayor: Commissioner's service 'no longer needed' on embattled police commission

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:37 GMT

(BCN) -- Former Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte is no longer on the embattled Oakland Police Commission after Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday told Harbin-Forte her services are no longer needed. The former Alameda County Superior Court judge was not going to seek another term, she said. Her term expired in October 2022, and she remained in the seat at the discretion of the mayor. Two factions have developed on the commission, prompting demands for resignations from both sides. Harbin-Forte called for the resignation of Oakland City Councilmember Kevin Jenkins for alleged ethics violations related to his questioning of Police Commission chair Tyfahra Milele and tactics by his office. ‘Confrontation’ with police during search warrant leaves one dead in Richmond Police Commissioners Regina Jackson and Marsha Peterson have demanded that Harbin-Forte and Milele resign. Harbin-Forte said she will continue her efforts for constitutional policing and for an independent police commission in ...