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Castro Valley High School music teacher now faces 18 felony counts in child sexual abuse case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

CASTRO VALLEY — Prosecutors this week filed more charges against a former Castro Valley High School music teacher accused of sexually abusing a student.Keita Hasegawa, 31, now faces 18 felony counts — up from the seven previously filed earlier in September — in connection with the case, according to a revised criminal complaint. The new charges include multiple counts alleging he communicated with the child with intent to commit sex crime.Hasegawa pleaded not guilty at a hearing Tuesday. He remained out of custody after posting $600,000 bail, according to court documents. As part of the conditions for his release, he was ordered to abide by a restraining order; surrender his electronic devices to his attorney; not use social media; stay away from any minor younger than 18 unless another adult is present; and enroll in electronic monitoring.The teacher resigned this year while under investigation, according to authorities.Hasegawa is due back in court Nov. 16 for a ...

Though overnight sprinkles may kick off weekend, Bay Area will heat up for October’s first full week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

As other parts of the country endured treacherous downpours and a wet first week of autumn, a slightly stormy, yet brief dose of rain was expected to hit the Bay Area late Friday before a forecasted rise in temperature for next week.Though the projections came in at no more than one-tenth of an inch in virtually all of the region, according to the National Weather Service, most of the Bay Area, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Big Sur, was set for some precipitation late Friday into early Saturday morning.“Most people are going to deal with some rain, at least,” said NWS meteorologist Dalton Behringer. “Particularly the Santa Cruz mountains.”The showers, projected to arrive between 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, weren’t expected to total more than the one-tenth of an inch mark in any of the major Bay Area population centers, such as San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco and Walnut Creek. Still, the rain was likely to hit a bit harder closer to the coast ...

Status of 49ers’ Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings remains uncertain vs. Cardinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings were on the field but not participating in drills with teammates Friday, leaving open the possibility the 49ers could be without two of their top receivers for their Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals.Neither player practiced Wednesday or Thursday. Samuel has knee and rib issues, with Jennings nursing a shin injury.49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had this to say Thursday about the status of both players during his weekly appearance on KNBR:“Deebo and Jauan weren’t able to practice,” Shanahan said. “They’ll be questionable for the game. We’ll see how they go tomorrow. Hopefully they can get out tomorrow and give them a chance for Sunday.”Starting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who missed the 49ers’ Week 3 win over the New York Giants, has been limited in practice with a shoulder injury and is expected to play.Shanahan will meet with the media and players will be given official designations following p...

San Jose homeless hotel full on first day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

(BCN) -- The newly renovated Arena Hotel in San Jose has reopened to help some of the city's most vulnerable residents, and it's already turned on the no vacancy sign.The 90-room hotel on The Alameda about two miles from Santa Clara University is one of five Project Homekey sites designed to provide interim housing for homeless people. The repurposed property is a low-barrier shelter--not requiring sobriety. Most of the rooms are for single adults. There are 10 rooms for double occupancy and pets are welcome. The long-term plan calls for knocking down the building to construct up to 200 permanent affordable apartments.The $46-million interim housing project, which opened today, is funded through Measure E and California's Project Homekey. The city received $125.5 million from the state. SF leaders, Gov. Newsom react to passing of Sen. Feinstein HomeFirst will provide mental health and supportive services that include case managers, clinicians, supervision and resident assistants. ...

Ryder Cup brings mad dash to first tee. And a little heckling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Thousands of golf fans were herded together in darkness just after 6 a.m., eager to enter the grounds of the Marco Simone for the start of the first Ryder Cup held in Italy.When the gates finally opened, they sprinted toward the course like wild horses — many heading straight to the massive grandstand surrounding the first tee that seated around 5,000 spectators, even if it felt like much more at times.It was the place to be early Friday and it was a familiar scene.Viking thunderclaps, led by one of the European team’s vice captains, Nicolas Colsaerts. The “Guardians of the Cup” — Europe’s Ryder Cup super fans — chanting their playful songs. A row of Swedes wearing T-shirts spelling out “Aberg.” Banners in honor of the late Seve Ballesteros.Not everyone was well-behaved.“You stink, Scottie” was the cry from one heckler in the grandstand as No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler took some practice swings before hitting the first shot of the day.“...

Koepka takes a shot at Rahm’s behavior after tough Ryder Cup day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Blunt as ever, Brooks Koepka took a dig at Jon Rahm on Friday after a bruising day for the Americans in the Ryder Cup when he accused him in a brief television interview of acting like a child. All that was missing was context.Koepka and Scottie Scheffler were poised to earn the first American point, leading 1 up on the 18th hole with Koepka facing a 5-foot birdie putt. Rahm holed his 35-foot eagle putt with such force it banged into the back of the cup, giving Europe a halve.It felt like a loss to the Americans, especially after they birdied the last five holes. Rahm chipped in from the rough for eagle on the 16th hole and made the eagle putt at the end.“I mean, I want to hit a board and pout just like Jon Rahm did,” Koepka said in the television interview. “But you know, it is what it is. Act like a child. But we’re adults. We move on.”There was no follow and no immediate access to Koepka. Neither captain was aware or knew to what he might h...

Panthers make it official, Bryce Young to return to starting lineup vs. Vikings after missing Week 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young will start against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.Panthers coach Frank Reich made the decision official Friday after saying earlier in the week that Young was trending in the right direction after missing the team’s Week 3 game at Seattle with an ankle injury. Young practiced full all three practice days this week.“I thought it was good,” Reich said of Young’s week. “Probably even better than I expected it to be. … Bryce will be our quarterback.”Both Carolina and Minnesota are 0-3.Carolina will be out safety Xavier Woods due to a hamstring injury, marking the third straight week they will be without a new starting defensive player. Cornerback Jaycee Horn and linebacker Shaq Thompson previously sustained injuries and are both on injured reserve.Running back Miles Sanders (groin), who did not practice Friday, and linebacker Frankie Luvu (hip) are questionable, but Reich remains optimistic about their chances of play...

Colorado officer killed while serving warrant, checking suspect's welfare

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- Investigators in Colorado Springs say parole officer Christine Guerin Sandoval was killed Thursday while serving a warrant and checking the suspect's welfare.During a news conference Friday afternoon, leaders of the Colorado Springs Police Department, 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office and Department of Corrections spoke about what happened and the steps moving forward. What is a Blue Alert and how often is it used? According to investigators, Guerin Sandoval was one of three officers at the scene around 3:45 p.m. They approached a vehicle with the suspect in it and when this happened he drove off, hitting Guerin Sandoval and a second female officer.Both officers were taken to the hospital where Guerin Sandoval died. "Christine took an oath to protect the citizens of Colorado and she lost her life doing just that," Director of the Department of Corrections Andre Stancil said.The second officer, who is not being identified for privacy reasons,...

United Auto Workers strikes spread: 7,000 more workers join picket line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union expanded strikes against Detroit automakers Friday, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on the companies to improve their offers.It was the second time the union has widened the walkouts, which started two weeks ago at three assembly plants before the most recent addition of a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors factory near Lansing. RELATED: United Auto Workers strike includes 2 Colorado locations Union President Shawn Fain told workers in a video appearance that the strikes were escalated because Ford and GM refused “to make meaningful progress” in contract talks. Jeep maker Stellantis was spared from the third round of strikes.Ford and GM shot back as a war of words with the union also intensified. Ford accused the UAW of holding up a deal mainly over union representation at electric vehicle battery plants, most of which are joint ventures with a Korean manufacturer.“We...

Police investigate shots fired in SW Miami-Dade; 1 hospitalized, Bird Road shut down near SW 112th Ave.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:23 GMT

Police are investigating after shots were fired in Southwest Miami-Dade, an incident that has led to the closure of Bird Road and sent one person to the hospital.7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the incident in the area along Bird Road, near Southwest 112th Avenue, just after 5 p.m., Friday.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene just before 4:45 p.m.Officers checked out several vehicles possibly involved in the incident. A black SUV was seen with its driver’s side window shattered.MDFR officials said one person was transported to an area hospital with minor abrasions. It remains unclear at this time whether or not anyone was shot.Bird Road has been shut down in both directions, so drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Police have not provided further details, as they continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.