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Hayward: Two homicides and 6 other people shot within 4 hours

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

Two separate homicides and another shooting that left six people injured were reported Tuesday night in Hayward, according to a police spokesperson. The first homicide, at 7:40 p.m., was in the 1100 block of Tennyson Road, just east of Interstate 880. The second homicide, believed to be unrelated, was at 11:30 p.m.; the police did not reveal its location.At 10:14 p.m., six people were shot on Ranker Place, a residential cul-de-sac near Tyrrell Elementary School. One male suspect was in custody, according to Officer Cassondra Fovel. No officers were injured in any of the shootings. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area.

U.S. citizenship test: Proposed changes include describe-the-picture section

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. citizenship test is being updated, and some immigrants and advocates worry the changes will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English proficiency.The naturalization test is one of the final steps toward citizenship — a monthslong process that requires legal permanent residency for years before applying.Changes made under former President Donald Trump’s administration in 2020 made the test longer and more difficult to pass. When Joe Biden took office, he signed an executive order aimed at eliminating barriers to citizenship. In that spirit, the citizenship test was changed back to its previous version, instituted in 2008.In December, U.S. authorities said the test was due for an update after 15 years. The new version is expected late next year.U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes that the new test adds a speaking section to assess English skills. An officer would show photos of ordinary scenarios – like daily activities, weather...

Homebuilder shifts gears on plans for homes in north San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

SAN JOSE — A developer has shifted gears in a big way on plans for a San Jose housing development that would replace an old office and research building, city documents show.SummerHill Homes is eyeing the development of a large complex of townhomes at 210 Baypointe Parkway in north San Jose on the site of a tech building that was constructed nearly four decades ago, according to a revised preliminary filing by the real estate firm.The townhomes project now replaces a previous proposal for the Baypointe Parkway property. SummerHill’s first version envisioned a 329-unit apartment complex.The new project would produce 104 townhomes on the site.The revamped proposal is in the very early stages and is being floated at City Hall as a way to gauge the reaction of San Jose political leaders and planners.The project would be built on a 4.3-acre site currently occupied by an office building constructed in 1985 that totals 68,000 square feet, according to the commercial real estate...

Six people shot in Hayward on 4th of July

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

(KRON) -- Multiple people were shot in Hayward on Tuesday night, the Hayward Police Department confirmed to KRON4.At 10:14 p.m., six people were shot in the 400 block of Ranker Place, according to authorities. Police could not confirm the severity of each of the victim's injuries. Police have one suspect, a man, in custody.Dozens of people were outside at the time of the shooting during what appeared to be a Fourth of July celebration. No fatalities have been reported in connection to that shooting.However, two people were killed in separate homicides that occurred Tuesday, according to a Hayward police spokesperson. Police responded to the first homicide at 7:40 p.m. in the 1100 block of Tennyson Road.A second unrelated homicide was reported at another location at 11:30 p.m.KRON On is streaming news live.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container emb...

Two teens rescued from China Beach, one injured

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department rescued two teens Tuesday night along the coastline at China Beach. Multiple people shot in Hayward on 4th of July A boat was used by SFFD to rescue the teens and transport them safely to land.Photo: SFFDPhoto: SFFDPhoto: SFFDOne of the teens suffered an ankle injury. The other teen had no reported injuries.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%; }Crews say the teens were enjoying the seaside scenery when the tide rolled in and trapped them.

Range Rover driver arrested for DUI, hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

(KRON) -- A person was arrested for driving under the influence following a hit-and-run collision Monday night in Petaluma.Around 7:41 p.m., police received a report of a black Range Rover that collided into a parked car in the 100 block of Payran Street. The driver of the Range Rover drove off shortly after the collision, Petaluma police said.  Multiple people shot in Hayward on 4th of July Officers later located an unoccupied Range Rover with damage to its front passenger side in the 700 block of North Kentucky Street. The registered owner of the car was found to have an address in the surrounding area, police said.Petaluma PD made contact with the owner of the Ranger Rover, Scott Corda, at his residence and determined he was responsible for the collision after objective signs of him being under the influence of alcohol. The 54-year-old had a blood alcohol concentration of nearly four times the legal limit, according to police.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-contai...

PSG fires coach Galtier after disappointing season and replaces him with Luis Enrique

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique was hired as Paris Saint-Germain’s new coach on Wednesday, tasked with the mission to finally deliver the Champions League title but without guarantees that Kylian Mbappe will still be at the club after the summer. Enrique, who signed a two-year contract, was introduced at a news conference hours after previous coach Christophe Galtier was dismissed following a disappointing season.Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said his arrival will mark the start of a “new cycle, with a new style of play.”PSG in an earlier statement thanked Galtier, who had one year left to run on his contract, “for his professionalism and commitment.” Galtier’s assistants Thierry Oleksiak and João Sacramento were also fired.In addition to his star-studded team’s mediocre performances, Galtier was destabilized by allegations he made racist and anti-Muslim comments when he was in charge of French club Nice. He has been summoned to stand tri...

Grains mixed, Livstock mixed.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Jul. was up 3.50 cents at $6.4575 a bushel; Jul. corn fell 9.50 cents at $5.5325 a bushel; Sep. oats rose 14.25 cents at $4.05 a bushel; while Jul. soybeans was off 4 cents at $15.75 a bushel.Beef was lower and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.Aug. live cattle was off .27 cent at $1.7625 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle fell .85 cent at $2.4767 a pound; Jul. lean hogs rose 2.60 cents at $.9952 a pound.Source

David Beckham sits in Royal Box at Wimbledon a day after Princess Kate made an appearance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Soccer royalty made its way into the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Wednesday when David Beckham took his place on Centre Court.Beckham, one of the most famous players in soccer history for both his ability on the field and his persona off it, attended Day 3 of the grass-court tournament a day after Kate, the Princess of Wales, was in the stands.Beckham, sitting with his mother, has been a regular over the years at the All England Club.On the soccer field, Beckham became a superstar while playing for Manchester United and helping the team win the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup in 1999. That feat was matched by rival Manchester City this season.Beckham also played for England’s national soccer team, but World Cup success eluded him despite some deep runs in the tournament.Beckham is married to the former Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice of the British pop group the Spice Girls.British adventurer Bear Grylls was also in the Royal...

Former Giro champion Hindley wins Tour mountain stage in Pyrenees, claims yellow jersey

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:39:18 GMT

Former Giro d’Italia champion Jai Hindley seized the Tour de France’s yellow jersey on Wednesday after claiming the first mountain stage of this year’s race during an eventful ride in the Pyrenees. Hindley was part of an early breakaway and became the first Australian leader of the race since Rohan Dennis back in 2015.Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard showed his great form in the last climb of the day when he dropped two-time winner Tadej Pogacar with a sharp attack.Vingegaard moved into second place, 47 seconds behind Hindley, according to provisional results.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource