Oakland man charged with robbing in-care boarding home, killing patient

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

OAKLAND — A city resident has been charged with murder, robbery, and gun possession in the Sept. 10 shooting death of a 57-year-old in-care boarding home patient, court records show.Terri Maurice Perry, 30, of Oakland, was charged with murdering 57-year-old Alphonso Clark, robbing the home where Clark lived with his caregiver, and two felony counts of illegal gun possession, court records show. His arraignment has been set for Tuesday.Perry was identified through surveillance video and other evidence, then confessed when he was arrested on Sept. 27, police said.Clark was shot and killed Sept. 10, inside a home on the 1700 block of 11th Street in Oakland. Police at the time said he was shot multiple times after attempting to stop a robbery in progress at the residence.The robbery allegedly showed up to the care home at 6 p.m. Police say that the caregiver received a call from an unrecognized number asking her to open the front door to the residence. Before she could say yes or ...

Oakland fire spreads to 3 homes in Eastmont Hills

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire burning in Oakland on Monday has spread to involve three homes, the Oakland Fire Department said. The fire began as a one-acre grass fire on the 3000 block of Parker Avenue in Oakland's Eastmont Hills neighborhood. It has since grown to involve three homes and has been upgraded to a two-alarm fire, OFD said. Crews are also working to extinguish a fire in the attic of a building on the 7800 block of Outlook Avenue. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Search resumes after possible shark attack at Point Reyes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

(KRON) -- A search effort resumed Monday afternoon for a man who went missing in the ocean after friends said they saw a shark in the water.A 52-year-old man was swimming with two friends on Sunday when he disappeared off Wildcat Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore, according to the National Park Service. Friends of the missing man reported to authorities that a shark was seen in the area, along with blood in the water where their friend was last seen. At this time, officials have not confirmed that a shark attack occurred. NPS officials wrote on X at 2:30 p.m., "An attack is still unconfirmed. Ground and water search efforts continue with local agency support."A helicopter and boat search for a missing swimmer at Point Reyes on Oct. 2, 2023, (Image courtesy Point Reyes National Park Service) The swimmer has been missing for more than 24 hours. Ocean water temperatures were described as "frigid" by NPS. The United States Coast Guard suspended its search without finding the missin...

Thieves targeting drivers at gas stations, East Bay police agency warns

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

HERCULES, Calif. (KRON) -- At least three times in the past five months, police say victims have had items stolen from their cars while pumping gas at a Safeway gas station on Sycamore Avenue in Hercules."One of them was an actual armed robbery where a cellphone was taken" said Hercules Police Department reserve detective Connie Van Putten.The police department is sharing examples of these crimes captured on surveillance cameras at gas stations in other communities. Van Putten said the second case turned into a robbery when a woman struggled with a suspect who stole her purse from the passenger seat of her unlocked car. Shoplifter who allegedly lit Bay Area store clerk on fire charged with mayhem The third incident resulted in the suspect reaching into and stealing items from the unsuspecting victim's car."I wouldn't even think to look on that side because I would think it'd be safe just because I'm standing here, but now I'm going to be definitely looking out," said a resident wh...

1 killed, 2 injured in Hayward shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people were shot, one of them fatally, Monday morning in Hayward, the city's police department said. Police responded to the area of B Street and Alice Street just after 2 p.m. for the report of a shooting. Before officers arrived, one of the victims called police to say he was taking them all to a hospital. Another Oakland business to close, citing ‘rising crime’ A 43-year-old Redwood City man died from his injuries at the hospital. A 44-year-old Hayward man and a 32-year-old Alameda man were shot as well. Both of the victims who survived the shooting have non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The Alameda resident was the victim who reported the shooting to police. At B Street and Alice Street, police found evidence of a shooting. Nobody has been arrested for the shooting as of Monday afternoon.

Colorado man arrested on suspicion of killing a mother bear and two cubs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

HOWARD, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of killing a mother bear and two cubs in the Rocky Mountains a few hours southwest of Denver, authorities confirmed Monday.Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which had learned about the illegal killing through anonymous reports and social media posts, found the bears’ bodies Friday on state land, according to the agency’s press release.The following day, wildlife officers searched a nearby home with a warrant, discovering evidence that the bears had been shot there on Sept. 25, the release said.The man was arrested on suspicion of illegal destruction of wildlife, a felony, and misdemeanors including unlawful possession and waste of game meat, and unlawful killing of wildlife without a license.Speaking broadly about anyone who illegally injures or kills wildlife, Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Bill Vogrin wrote in the release that “convictions could result in fines and surcharges ranging from $750 ...

Phil Nevin won’t return as Angels’ manager after 2nd losing season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Phil Nevin will not return as the Los Angeles Angels’ manager next season.The Angels announced Monday that they are declining their contract option for 2024 on Nevin, who ran the dugout for the last 1 1/2 seasons. Los Angeles will have its fourth manager in six seasons since the departure of Mike Scioscia, who held the job for 19 years.Nevin went 119-149 in his first major league managerial job while both of his teams missed the playoffs. He managed this season on a one-year contract while owner Arte Moreno explored a sale of the team, only to take it off the market.Nevin was promoted to the Angels’ top job in June 2022 when Joe Maddon was fired in the middle of a 14-game losing streak. Nevin, who had only joined Maddon’s staff as his third base coach in November 2021, became the first Orange County native to manage the Angels.As a former elite infielder and No. 1 overall pick who still carries himself like a ballplayer, Nevin appeared to be well-liked b...

Las Vegas Raiders are donating $1 million to UNLV athletics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are donating $1 million to UNLV’s athletics program, the team announced Monday.Raiders and UNLV officials will give more details at a news conference Tuesday. UNLV also will unveil signage for the Al Davis Team Room within the football program’s Fertitta Football Complex.Raiders owner Mark Davis, team president Sandra Douglass Morgan, UNLV president Keith Whitfield, athletic director Erick Harper and football coach Barry Odom will be on hand.The Rebels’ football team shares Allegiant Stadium with the Raiders.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflSource

Rays, Rangers face off in AL Wild Card Series after looking at points like best teams in baseball

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:43 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers both looked like they might be the best teams in baseball for significant stretches of a long season in which they now find themselves facing each other in an AL Wild Card Series.The Rays got off to a historic 13-0 start and led the American League East by as many as 6½ games before a horrendous July left them playing catch-up the rest of the season to eventual division champion Baltimore.Texas, meanwhile, is back in the playoffs two years after losing 102 games.A dominant offense carried the Rangers much of the season, enabling them to weather injuries and remain in prime position to win the AL West until their potent bats faltered in the closing days, when they fell one win shy of a division title.“It’s a resilient team. … We’ve had our share of ups and downs,” Rangers general manager Chris Young said Monday.“We certainly sustained a number of injuries that have impacted us, yet here we are in the playoffs, whi...