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Suspect wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash in Sonoma County
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (145+ words) Authorities are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Rohnert Park on Friday. The City of Rohnert Park Police and Fire said the crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. The suspect vehicle drove away after hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. Officials said the suspect vehicle was last see driving west on Southwest Boulevard from Snyder Lane. Based on vehicle parts left behind at the scene, authorities reported the vehicle is believed to be a 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado. Based on witness statements and surveillance footage, officials said it appears to be black with a lift kit and chrome wheels. The City of Rohnert Park Police added the truck will have significant front-end damage. Authorities ask anyone who sees the suspect vehicle to contact them at 707-584-2612....
San Jose's Westfield Valley Fair mall reopens after dispute leads to shooting
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (252+ words) The shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose during Black Friday left three people injured, including a teenager and two adults, according to police. Jocelyn Moran reports. A dispute between the suspect and one of the victims was what led to the shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose on Friday, according to the police department. San Jose police said they responded to the mall located at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard following multiple reports of a shooting at around 5:40 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, officers located a man, a woman and a 16-year-old girl suffering from gunshot wounds, officials reported. Police said all victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the police department, preliminary details indicate the suspect had an argument with the man before producing a firearm from his waistband and…...
Portion of SF Muni's Central Subway closes after crash
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (68+ words) A portion of Muni's Central Subway is back open after a car crashed into the tunnel on Friday night. It happened around 10 p.m. at Fourth and Bryant streets, south of Market, a few blocks from Moscone Center. The SFMTA closed the tunnel while crews removed the car. Crews had to shuttle passengers during this morning's closure. Regular service resumed at about 9:30 a.m....
Firefighters battle apartment fire in San Jose
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (97+ words) San Jose Fire Department logo. Firefighters were battling an apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The fire department said they responded to a full first-alarm fire at a two-story apartment building on the 500 block of S 7th Street. According to officials, heavy fire could be seen coming from the second floor. The fire was knockdown just after 1 p.m., and crews were making sure the fire did not extend to the attic, according to officials. The fire department added the traffic nearby was impacted and asked drivers to avoid the area....
Shots heard at US Coast Guard housing area in Novato
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (252+ words) Police heard shots fired Saturday morning at the US Coast Guard Housing area in Novato as they were searching the area following reports of shots heard overnight. The Novato Police Department announced at 10:15 a.m. that tactical officers heard shots fired in the US Coast Guard Housing area located at the former Hamilton Army Airfield. At the time, officers were investigating reports of shots heard in the area overnight. Police, with the help of Marin Regional Crisis Response Unit and Coast Guard officials, are investigating the source of the shots. Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors and 911 if they see any suspicious activity. It is unclear if the shots heard Saturday morning are related to a shooting that occurred in the same area Thursday, where there was an altercation between a US Coast Guard Security officer and an unknown…...
Livermore mall sees high foot traffic for Black Friday
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (245+ words) More than 80 million Americans braved long lines and crowds and, in some cases, nightmarish traffic to get in on Black Friday sales. Thom Jensen reports. Turnout at Bay Area malls were mixed, but one, in the east bay, was jam-packed all day long. Even into the night, shoppers were still trying to get into stores at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore for Black Friday deals. Some shoppers said it took them more than two hours to get into the mall from their homes, just a couple of miles away. The roadway and foot traffic was heavy in Livermore, but not as bad as previous years in Palo Alto where shoppers were out early looking for door buster deals at the Stanford Mall. "The deals are great, but they're definitely pricier than what we were dealing with," said Mitch…...
2 people shot at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (96+ words) Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot at the Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara Friday afternoon, the San Jose Police Department said. 2 people shot at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot at the Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose Friday afternoon, police said. San Jose police said this is an ongoing investigation and officers are working to ensure everyone's safety. The status of the victims is unknown at this time. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...
3.2 magnitude earthquake shakes the peninsula
20+ hour, 36+ min ago (102+ words) A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon south of Daly City, according to the United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon south of Colma, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported just after 5 p.m. and centered about 1.8 miles southwest of Colma, the USGS said. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES...
Bay Area Afghans worried after Trump's comments on immigration
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (320+ words) There is now frustration and fear after President Trump's new comments on immigration, including a possible crackdown affecting Afghan residents, following the National Guard shooting in Washington, DC. Velena Jones reports. Just days after the deadly National Guard shooting in DC, Afghan immigrants in the Bay Area say they're feeling new fears following President Trump's vow to stop immigration requests from what he called "third world countries," and his call for "reverse migration." Trump's comments come after authorities identified the suspect as an Afghan national, who once worked with a CIA-backed group, killed one national guard reservist and severely injured another. A man who came from Afghanistan to the US in 1981, who asked to remain anonymous, said he is fearing retaliation against him and his community. "My message is to others. Please be useful to this country. It is a very…...