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Bay Area health officials warn about possible measles exposure

1 week ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN JOSE - A person who tested positive for measles after returning from out of the country may have exposed others to the disease, according to Bay Area public health officials. After passing through an unspecified U.S. airport, the person visited the H Mart at 1710 Oakland Road in San Jose between 7:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. on May 21, the Starbucks at 35040 Newark Blvd.
San Jose cold case murder victim identified as woman missing since 1981

1 week ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN JOSE - A woman whose dismembered remains were found in a San Jose field in 1981 has finally been identified. On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said its cold case unit used genealogy to identify the woman as Vivian Moss, who was 54 at the time of her murder. The cold case unit and Moss' family are hoping the identification will lead them to the woman's killer. "Our job is only half done," said Deputy District Attorney and cold case unit supervisor Rob Baker.
Driver killed in high-speed crash near San Mateo-Hayward Bridge toll plaza

1 week ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

HAYWARD - A speeding driver was killed in a crash Tuesday morning near the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge toll plaza, according to authorities. The collision happened around 7:10 a.m., the California Highway Patrol said in a news release. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling eastbound on State Route 92 at a "high rate of speed" when it entered the California Department of Transportation parking lot next to the toll plaza and crashed into several parked vehicles, according to the CHP.
Appeals court says Oakland cops involved in deadly chase are not entitled to qualified immunity

2 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

OAKLAND - The family of a bystander who died during an unauthorized police chase three years ago in Oakland can move forward with a civil rights lawsuit against the officers behind the pursuit, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided Friday. Lolomania "Lolo" Soakai, 28, of Hayward, was killed on June 26, 2022, when Arnold Linaldi crashed into him as he waited at a taco truck on International Boulevard.
Authorities refocus hunt for missing Peninsula hiker

2 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

PORTOLA VALLEY - The hunt for a woman who went missing in the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve more than two weeks ago will continue this weekend with nearly 100 search and rescue personnel set to join the effort, according to authorities. Margaret "Elaine" McKinley, 79, of Redwood City, was first reported missing on May 1 after hiking along the Lost Trail.
San Jose notches its 10th homicide of the year

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN JOSE - A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally hitting and killing another man with a vehicle Wednesday morning in San Jose, according to authorities. The incident happened around 6:10 a.m. at a business parking lot in the 1700 block of Southwest Expressway, San Jose police Sgt. Jorge Garibay said in a news release. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man dies days after being assaulted and robbed in San Jose

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN JOSE - An elderly man died earlier this week of injuries he suffered in an assault and robbery near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, according to authorities. Officers were called to the 100 block of Old Tully Road around 5:40 a.m. Sunday for a report of an unconscious man outside a business, San Jose police Sgt. Jorge Garibay said in a news release. They arrived to find a man who was bleeding and had signs of being assaulted.
Peninsula cops fatally shoot man carrying replica gun

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO - Officers shot and killed a man after he reportedly aimed a replica firearm at them Wednesday in South San Francisco, according to authorities. The shooting happened around 7 p.m., when officers were called to the 300 block of Oyster Point Boulevard for a report of a man who was yelling obscenities and trying to force his way into a public restroom with a metal object, the South San Francisco Police Department said in a statement.
Person killed in shooting near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN FRANCISCO - A person was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, police said. A suspect was in custody, the San Francisco Police Department said in a news release. The shooting was reported around 1:10 p.m. near Columbus Avenue and North Point Street. Police said the suspect shot the victim inside of their car and left the area. Officers found the victim's car parked near Leavenworth and Beach streets.
San Jose school employee arrested on suspicion of molesting students

3 weeks ago | eastbaytimes.com | Jason Green

SAN JOSE - A Mount Pleasant High School employee was arrested late last month on suspicion of annoying or molesting students at the campus, according to authorities. Detectives opened an investigation last fall after learning about an "inappropriate conversation" between a student and a staff member at the school, located in the 1700 block of South White Road, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release Tuesday.