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4+ hour, 6+ min ago (131+ words) Four men were shot in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the police department. Four men were shot in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to the police department. Police said they were notified just before 3 a.m. of a shooting in the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities reported they did not find any victims at the scene. However, according to police, officers were notified shortly after four men self-transported to local hospitals, each suffering from various extent of gunshot wounds. The police department said Lincoln Avenue from Franquette Avenue to Curtner Avenue will be closed for a "significant amount of time," and asked residents to avoid the area and use alternate routes as the investigation continues....

22+ hour, 43+ min ago (307+ words) Oakland's Police Department's change in leadership took effect Saturday. Christie Smith reports. Assistant Chief James Beere begins as interim chief after former police chief Floyd Mitchell stepped down. In Oakland, people were out enjoying the day in their city and willing to share their thoughts on the turnover at the top at the Oakland Police Department. "I can't say that I didn't expect it, or it was a surprise it's just a little disheartening," said Tracey Bell-Borden of Oakland. Now they're talking about leadership, the next police chief and what they'd like to see when it comes to tackling crime and other issues. "Compassionate and understanding and sensitive to the history to the people of Oakland but then also someone who also has new policies to some of the criminal issues that we have," said Fred DeWitt of Oakland. Police…...

23+ hour, 7+ min ago (111+ words) The social worker who was stabbed by a patient at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has died, according to the police department. The social worker who was stabbed by a patient at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Thursday has died, according to the police department. Police said the victim died on Saturday after being stabbed at a ward in the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday at around 1:40 p.m. Authorities said the suspect, 34-year-old Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, was arrested. Before the worker's death, officials said Arriechi was accused of attempted murder, assault with deadly weapon, mayhem and being armed during the commission of a felony....

23+ hour, 45+ min ago (167+ words) Former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy has died, city officials announced on Saturday. The city said Cassidy was a "devoted public servant whose enduring commitment to the community helped shape the city's civic and cultural identity." According to authorities, he was elected mayor in 2010. "We mourn the loss of former Mayor Stephen Cassidy, a dedicated and experienced public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations," said Mayor Juan Gonz'lez. "Cassidy's transformative vision and unwavering commitment to the City of San Leandro and to the San Leandro Unified School District leaves an impactful legacy rooted in service, integrity, and care for our residents." To honor him, the City of San Leandro will lower flags to half-mast for seven days, officials said. Additionally, the city stated a public memorial service honoring Cassidy's life and legacy will be held…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (83+ words) Hercules police said on Saturday they are investigating a "suspicious death." Hercules police said on Saturday they are investigating a "suspicious death." Officials said the death occurred on Spinel Court. Authorities add there is no ongoing threat to the public, and detectives are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. The police department asks anyone who might have seen or heard anything that could help the investigation to contact Detective Sgt. Tafesse at 510-799-8271 or [email protected]....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (137+ words) The Central Boulevard Veterinary Hospital in Brentwood said pet ashes were stolen during a break-in early Saturday morning. The veterinary hospital added that the ashes were waiting to be returned to their families. Authorities asked anyone who sees any pet ashes, urns, paw prints or containers discarded anywhere in Brentwood or the surrounding areas to contact them immediately. "We are not concerned about anything else that was taken " we just want to return these pets to their homes. No family should have to experience this level of grief again," the veterinary hospital wrote on a social media post. The hospital said they are working with the Brentwood Police Department, and they have obtained footage of the incident and the suspects. NBC Bay Area reached out to Brentwood police on Saturday morning but hasn't heard back....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (270+ words) US News: Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, which sells software to help automate job interviews, joked about the $100,000 H-1B yearly . Shahriar Tajbakhsh, the CTO and co-founder of Metaview AI, which sells software to help automate job interviews, joked about the $100,000 H-1B yearly visa fee and said 'make it per day' The company recently created a social media stir as they did their hiring in India, the hub of H-1B, fearing neither the fee nor the prevalent sentiment in the US against H-1B When the fee was announced in September, he called it a 'rounding error' compared to the value the H-1B staff members add to the team "Make it per day," he posted as the MetaView hiring posters in India went viral "I'll set up a recurring payment," he added, making it clear that the fee does not matter to his…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (323+ words) The wait is over for millions of soccer fans around the world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups were decided Friday. Ginger Conejero Saab reports. Bay Area soccer fans, get excited. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the books, FIFA has unveiled an updated match schedule for next summer's highly-anticipated tournament. Here's a look at who'll be taking the pitch at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, one of the many host venues across North America. June 13, 12:00 p.m. Qatar vs. Switzerland - Group B June 16, 9:00 p.m. Austria vs. Jordan - Group J June 19, 9:00 p.m. Playoff winner of (Turkey, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo) vs. Paraguay - Group D June 22, 8:00 p.m. Jordan vs. Algeria - Group J June 25, 7:00 p.m. Paraguay vs. Australia - Group D July 1, 5:00 p.m. Round of 32 match: Group D winner and 3rd place team from group B, E, F, I or J. There will be 104 games in this expanded World Cup running from…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (149+ words) There's a new vision for the site of the Safeway on Marina Boulevard in San Francisco. Developer Align Real Estate revealed Thursday plans to transform the waterfront store, which is located next to fort mason, into a mixed-use location. If approved, the building would have nearly 800 homes and a Safeway at the ground level. The company also released these renderings of its plan. It would also feature a 25-story double-tower structure design, which could possibly impact on some nearby residents" view of the water. Mayor Daniel Lurie through a spokesperson tells The Chronicle that he opposes the project, citing concerns over the building's proposed height following the passage of his "family zoning" plan this week. NBC Bay Area reached out to Align for more clarification but hasn"t heard back. The announcement comes following announcements last month surrounding similar plans…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (418+ words) San Francisco is aglow now and for the next week and a half, as the city projects its annual lights display onto buildings around downtown. Alyssa Goard reports. Once again, San Francisco has an extra glow for the holiday season as downtown hosts an annual light display over the course of 10 days. Friday, the city kicked off the fifth year of its 'Let's Glow SF' holiday light display, where projections are displayed onto buildings around downtown at nighttime. Let's Glow, which is led by the Downtown SF Partnership, began in 2021 as a way to spread holiday cheer during the pandemic. Since then, the event has grown in popularity and scale. This year, Let's Glow will be on display at eight locations around downtown San Francisco, including the Ferry Building. The installation will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue through December…...