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San Jose Pink Poodle strip club scandal investigation concluded

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- It's been five months since a video surfaced of a scantily-clad woman stepping out of a San Jose Fire Department engine and walking into the Pink Poodle strip club. On Tuesday, the City Manager's Office confirmed to KRON4 that the city's investigation into the scandal has been concluded. But city officials continue to remain tight-lipped about anything that the investigation uncovered. The video first surfaced on "San Jose Foos" Instagram in October. It was captioned, "Only in San Jose do you see a stripper come out of a firetruck." A woman wearing only a bikini emerges from Engine-4 with its lights flashing outside the Pink Poodle's front entrance. At the time, then-Mayor Sam Liccardo said, "If the investigation concludes that this video is as bad as it looks, then heads must roll. We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus, nor tolerate any conduct that so demeans the heroic work of the rest of our SJFD team."...

Yosemite will remain closed through this weekend

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KRON) -- Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to visit Yosemite National Park's flowing waterfalls and snowy mountains received more bad news this week from California parks officials.Yosemite has been closed for the past 11 days due to severe winter weather conditions. And with another atmospheric river in the forecast, the world-famous park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12. Park officials said the closure may even extend beyond March 12. "Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. The park will provide an update early next week," YNP wrote on Twitter Tuesday. Yosemite Falls, one of the world’s tallest waterfalls, is seen on March 7, 2023. Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park. Crews are working to restore critical services before visitors return. "On February 28, we had 40 inches of snow on the Valley floor....

SF Mayor London Breed's brother eligible to shorten 44-year sentence

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- The brother of San Francisco Mayor London Breed is eligible to shorten his 44-year prison sentence after changes to California's definition of murder, a judge ruled Monday. Napoleon Brown has served two decades in prison for robbing a San Francisco diner with a man in 2000. As they fled over the Golden Gate Bridge, the driver of the vehicle, Brown's girlfriend, fell out of the car and was fatally run over by a drunk driver. Prosecutors allege that Brown pushed the woman out of the car and committed involuntary manslaughter. He was convicted of murder in 2005 based on a statement the woman said to police before she died. Gavin Newsom Walgreens tweet raises questions on impact for Californians Brown was granted a new trial in 2009 and he pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in 2011. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Brendan Conroy's ruling came from a 2018 change in the state's definition of murder, which declares a person can only be charge...

Woman fatally shot in Daly City, one arrested

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

DALY CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- A fatal shooting in Daly City on Monday night took the life of a 27-year-old woman and led to the arrest of one man, according to a statement from the Daly City Police Department. Los Gatos 'Party Mom' attacked by 5 inmates in jail, court records reveal Around 7:35 p.m., a woman was shot several times and ultimately pronounced dead on Eastgate Drive, according to police. An investigation led police to suspect a 27-year-old man from Daly City, who was later identified, arrested and booked into San Mateo County jail on felony charges. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Police are still investigating this shooting. Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to call the DCPD at 650-991-8119.

Martinez refinery neighbors receive health advisory from Contra Costa Health

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

MARTINEZ, Calif. (KRON) -- Contra Costa Health (CCH) has issued a health advisory for residents who live near the Martinez Refinery, following the department cautioning residents against eating produce grown in exposed gardens. CCH is advising residents near the Martinez refinery not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed to "spent catalyst" with heavy metals until further environmental testing is done. Atmospheric river to impact Bay Area later this week “We are making this recommendation out of an abundance of caution,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, health officer for Contra Costa County. “There is no immediate health threat to the community. That said, it’s also always better to be safe than sorry.”According to Tzvieli, neighbors of the refinery in Martinez and Pacheco can safely plant seeds in their yards and gardens. But he cautioned that residents wait for the results of environmental tests before eating anything grown in soils potentially exposed to spent catalyst....

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey top Outside Lands lineup

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Ready for a summer filled with music and fun? Well, wait no longer. Tickets for the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m., just behind the release of its star-studded lineup.The festival will take place at Golden Gate Park from Aug. 11 through Aug. 13. Festival gates open at 11 a.m. each day with music starting at noon and running through 10 p.m. Meta plans to lay off thousands more: report Headlining the festival are artists like Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, the 1975, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Janelle Monae, Maggie Rogers and Fisher, with tons of other artists playing throughout the day.Other standout acts on this year's lineup include Interpol, Soccer Mommy, Lil Yachty, Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal) and Poolside. For the full lineup, click here.Outside Lands is open to all ages.Three-day passes are currently listed on the festival website starting at $499 for General Admission.Check for tickets h...

Gavin Newsom Walgreens tweet raises questions on impact for Californians

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

(KRON) -- On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted that California is "done" with Walgreens, declaring the state will no longer do business with the pharmacy store chain over abortion pill issues. But, it's unclear exactly how this decision would impact Californians or Walgreens.Walgreens last week announced it wouldn't sell abortion pills by mail to 20 conservative-led states. The statement came after attorneys general in the 20 states warned Walgreens and pharmacy chain CVS that they could face legal consequences if they sold abortion pills by mail to those states. Newsom won’t deliver State of the State speech After the announcement, Newsom's Office told KRON4 that, “California is reviewing all relationships between Walgreens and the state. We will not pursue business with companies that cave to right wing bullies pushing their extremist agenda or companies that put politics above the health of women and girls.”When KRON4 asked how much business California does with Walgreens and h...

SF firefighters respond to Polk Street fire

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Three people were rescued Tuesday when firefighters responded to a one-alarm fire on Polk Street in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Fire Department on Twitter. The fire, which is now contained, was reported at 1410 Polk Street, in what SFFD described as a three-story residential over commercial structure. Several dogs and cats rescued from burning house in San Francisco Video from the scene shows heavy smoke billowing from what looks like a business structure with several fire vehicles outside.The address given by firefighters matches that of Palm Fine Jewelry, which is permanently closed, according to its Facebook page. It's not clear if another business has opened at the location.The fire is contained and currently under investigation. Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area.

Newsom won't deliver State of the State speech

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom won't give a State of the State address this year, shunning the teleprompter that has frustrated him because of his dyslexia in favor of a statewide tour this month, in which he can highlight his major policy goals in a more informal setting.It's a break from tradition for Newsom, a Democrat and potentially a future presidential candidate who has attempted many times to reinvent the speech for modern audiences. He has tried devoting the entire speech to just one topic — homelessness in 2020 — and using Dodger Stadium during the pandemic to give exhausted residents a pep talk about “ brighter days ahead.” Newsom slams Walgreens, says California will cease doing business with company Scripted speeches have given Newsom trouble because of his dyslexia, a common learning disability that makes it harder for him to read and do other things related to reading. It's why he rarely uses notes in his public appearance...

Several dogs and cats rescued from burning house in San Francisco

Published Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Several dogs and cats were rescued from a residential structure fire in San Francisco's Sunset District on Tuesday morning, according to a tweet from the San Francisco Fire Department. Earlier, SFFD had tweeted about an active 1-alarm fire on the 2100 block of 42nd, a location just a few blocks from the beach that also borders the Parkside neighborhood. Video: Mountain lions spotted in San Mateo County Unfortunately, several birds that were also family pets at the home did not survive, according to SFFD. The fire is under control. No one was injured, and one person was displaced, SFFD said. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Video from the scene showed several firefighters outside the scene at a yellow, two-story residential building. People are being advised to avoid the area.