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Fire heavily damages Los Altos dance school, tutoring center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

A three-alarm fire that burned for hours heavily damaged a two-story shopping center in Los Altos on Christmas morning, authorities said.The blaze at the building on El Camino Real, between North San Antonio Road and Sherwood Avenue, caused the roof to collapse, forcing firefighters to retreat from battling the fire inside.Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings and contained it as of 11 a.m. No one was reported injured.Because of the collapsed roof, the county fire department has barred entry into the building. It’s unclear when tenants will be able to go inside to inspect the damage to their businesses.Just last week, Raul Tamayo was hosting a holiday potluck for the students of the judo club that he opened at the building in November 2022. Now, the home for that community might be gone, he said in a phone interview Monday.“I couldn’t believe it,” said Tamayo, who left his family’s Christmas celebration to watch fro...

Detached house in Palo Alto sells for $2.7 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

881 Lytton Avenue – Google Street ViewA historic house located in the 800 block of Lytton Avenue in Palo Alto has new owners. The 1,388-square-foot property, built in 1926, was sold on Dec. 4, 2023. The $2,700,000 purchase price works out to $1,945 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and one bath. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of composition shingles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home features a garage.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 1,951-square-foot home on the 400 block of Fulton Street in Palo Alto sold in January 2023, for $3,262,500, a price per square foot of $1,672. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 3,367-square-foot home on Palo Alto Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $7,580,000, a price per square foot of $2,251. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.On Palo Alto Avenue, Palo Alto, in October 2023, a 979-square-...

1 dead in Oakland shooting, OPD investigates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 400 block of 28th Street around midnight on Dec. 24.Officers were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation. Salvation Army holds its Christmas meal program Upon arrival, officers and medical personnel located a victim who sustained a gunshot wound(s). The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.  The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821.

Minor arrested for vehicle theft in Hercules

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

(KRON) – A minor was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle by the Hercules Police Department.Hercules officers received a flock camera notification of a stolen gray Hyundai Sonata in the area of Willow Ave at Sycamore Ave at 12:03 p.m. on Dec. 20. Union Square protest led to 3 adults, 1 minor arrested Two different officers attempted to initiate a traffic enforcement stop. The other officer noticed the vehicle speeding. According to the police, the officer deployed stop sticks deflating three tires. The officers trailed the Hyundai eastbound on Highway 4 for community safety purposes. The driver lost control and spun out facing west on Highway 4.According to police, the driver and officers sustained no injuries.Hercules PD arrested the driver after the driver was medically cleared at the hospital. Subsequently, the driver was transported to the juvenile hall. The vehicle was towed.

Boston police investigating early-morning stabbings in Government Center, Theater District

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

Christmas got off to a violent start in Boston Monday, with two stabbings reported in a matter of minutes, according to police. The first incident happened in Government Center, outside the Wolfgang’s Steakhouse and across from a veterans home. Police said a person was stabbed multiple times and investigators were later seen roping off the sitting area outside Wolfgang’s. Inside the crime scene, an electric Chanukah menorah was spotted. Five minutes after the incident in Government Center, police were called to the Theater District, where a fight broke out in front of the Royale nightclub. It is believed a worker at Royale, possibly a bouncer, was stabbed. Another person was injured.“That’s tough,” said area resident Michael Thomas. “They’re obviously here to protect everybody, so it’s really frustrating.” “You can’t really predict what’s going on anymore, these days,” Thomas continued.The nightclub had just hosted the Matzo Ball, a Jewish event held on Chr...

Christmas canceled in Bethlehem as fighting continues between Israel and Hamas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday after Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.The festive lights and Christmas tree that normally decorate Manger Square were missing, as were the throngs of foreign tourists and jubilant youth marching bands that gather in the West Bank town each year to mark the holiday. Dozens of Palestinian security forces patrolled the empty square.“This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness,” said Brother John Vinh, a Franciscan monk from Vietnam who has lived in Jerusalem for six years.Vinh said he always comes to Bethlehem to mark Christmas, but this year was especially sobering. He gazed at a nativity scene in Manger Square with a baby Jesus wrapped in a white shroud, reminiscent of the thousands of children killed in the fighting in Gaza.Barbed wire surrounded the scene, the grey rubble reflecting...

Beautiful Christmas Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

It was a foggy start this morning but we broke into sunshine and it set up a BEAUTIFUL Christmas Day today (outside of not having a White Christmas). This was one of the nicest Christmases we’ve had in a long time! In 2020 we had a high of 60° but it came with drenching rain, so it really wasn’t that nice, despite what the temperature might suggest.Tonight watch for more fog to develop once again. Temperatures should stay safely above freezing so I’m not worried about freezing drizzle or mist or anything like that. But if you do hit the road for late travel tonight or early tomorrow remember those headlights and take it slow for some of those more dense pockets.Tomorrow is another foggy start but we’ll get at least some peeks of sunshine in the afternoon. Maybe not quite as much sun as today but I think we’ll see some. Temperatures will still be mild tomorrow and we’ll stay dry for any post holiday travel.Temperatures gradually step down through t...

Shuttle buses replace trains between some Red Line stops due to fire department, power department activity 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

Shuttle buses replaced trains between some MBTA Red Line stops Monday due to fire department and power department activity on tracks, the T said. The MBTA announced disruptions in a series of posts on X, first reporting delays of approximately 15 minutes “due to reports of smoke” near Shawmut station around 11:45 a.m.The T in an update said shuttle buses were continuing to replace trains between Ashmont and JFK/UMass stations as of around 2:30 p.m. while power department crews inspected affected areas. The T in a separate incident reported disruptions on the Mattapan Trolley beginning around 1:45 p.m. due to power department activity on tracks. Officials said shuttle buses were still replacing trains in the area as of around 2:30 p.m. While the T did not share further information on either of the disruptions impacting Red Line service Monday, fire crews were spotted at work around Shawmut station. The T has advised riders to expect delays. 

‘Good prevails over evil’ at South Boston shop Love Child after robbery before Christmas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

The holiday was like a “Hallmark Christmas movie” for one Southie retail shop after a reported robbery and a chance encounter between the store’s owners and a neighbor led to a record sales day for the small business.The “roller coaster” began Friday evening when a teenage girl wearing a blue surgical mask ran into Love Child — a home decor and liquor store on West Broadway — and allegedly stole three bottles of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a Boston Police spokesperson told the Herald on Monday.The girl ran out the door and took off with a man, whom authorities said was at least 18 years old, on a moped toward the Broadway T stop.Boston Police responded to a report of the larceny at around 7:45 p.m.As the dramatic scene unfolded, employees — organizing baskets in the store at the time — called co-founder Colleen Dunleavy who was about to dine at Capo Restaurant, a block away, and informed her of the incident.By serendipity, it turns out Dunleavy r...

Man seriously injured after downtown Toronto stabbing, seeks help at pharmacy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMT

A man has been rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in downtown Toronto on Christmas day.Emergency crews were called to the corner of Yonge and Charles streets at around 3:45 p.m. after the victim walked into a pharmacy looking for help.A Toronto Paramedic Services spokesperson said the victim was in serious, but stable condition.In an update on social media, Toronto police officers said it’s believed the incident happened at a parking lot on Charles Street.As of Monday afternoon, investigators didn’t release suspect information.STABBING: UPDATEYonge St + Charles St– Police are on scene investigating– Scene located at a parking lot on Charles St. East– The victim has been transported to hospital via emergency run with serious injuries– Yonge St is closed from Irwin to Bloor^lb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) December 25, 2023