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San Mateo summer school program director arrested for child sex abuse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A Redwood City man was arrested on child sex abuse charges after a parent alerted police. The accused predator worked for a summer program held at Fiesta Gardens International School at 1001 Bermuda Drive in San Mateo, according to police. A mother reported "inappropriate interactions" between her child and a staff member of the summer program on Wednesday. The San Mateo Police Department wrote, "The Boys and Girls Club operated the summer school program at the school."Kevin Granados-Elizalde, 25, was employed by the Boys and Girls Club as an assistant site director, according to police. "Because of the magnitude and seriousness of the victim’s statements, SMPD Detectives worked unceasingly," police wrote. Detectives said they determined Granados-Elizalde had sexually abused the victim, who is less than 14 years old. According to the Boys and Girls Club's website, its free summer program at Fiesta Gardens International School is for students in grades between kindergarten ...

A teachers union opposes Las Vegas A's stadium with 'Schools Over Stadiums' PAC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Thursday filing with the State of Nevada appears to show an effort being spearheaded by the state's teachers union to oppose the construction of a Major League Baseball stadium for the would-be Las Vegas Athletics on the Strip.The State of Nevada Committee Registration Form requests a change to the name, officers, and address of the Educators for Washoe Schools committee to the Schools Over Stadiums committee.A Political Action Committee, or PAC, is a group representing a specific interest formed to raise money in an effort to support or oppose political candidates or efforts. The newly transformed Schools Over Stadiums PAC is affiliated with the Nevada State Education Association, according to the document filed Thursday with the office of Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar. The purpose given for the PAC listed on the form is "to prioritize public education over corporate tax giveaways."The NSEA is separate from the Clark County Teacher's Associatio...

Suspect arrested after being tasered multiple times and jumping through plate glass window: SRPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspect who endangered juveniles, fought with officers and jumped through a plate glass window after being tasered multiple times, was arrested the San Rafael Police Department said.. Brandon Hernandez-Sanchez, a 29-year-old San Rafael resident, was arrested on June 23 after calling 911 and making a false police report.Officers arrived at an apartment complex on the 200 block of Canal Street at 4:38 p.m. to find Hernandez-Sanchez standing at the top of the stairs. On the 911 call, he told officers he could see a woman being killed through an apartment window. The suspect, who police described as a 6-foot, large stature male, exhibited outward signs of being under the influence.Two juveniles at the building told police that Hernandez-Sanchez had been bothering them and trying to get into their apartment. As officers tried to talk to him, Hernandez-Sanchez fled down the stairs. ‘Influencer mom’ Katie Sorensen sentenced to Sonoma County jail He went to the rear of the apa...

UCSF security officer charged with stealing $100K of Apple products from medical center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Pittsburg man was charged with theft after San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said he repeatedly stole from the UCSF Medical Center, where he was an employee. Niyja Anthony Bassard, 24, is accused of stealing $200,000 worth of Apple products from the hospital. Man hospitalized after being attacked with pipe in Mission District robbery: SFPD Bassard worked at UCSF Medical Center as a senior security guard. Court documents say Bassard patrolled various buildings and facilities at the hospital for work.Between May 2022 and June 2023, multiple thefts of Apple devices were reported at the hospital, but there was no sign of forced entry, per Jenkins' office. The devices were "uniquely configured for use by medical staff in their duties at UCSF," Jenkins' office wrote. Bassard was linked to the thefts by UCSF police. He was arrested on June 22 by the UCSF Police Department and arraigned on Wednesday. “Commercial burglary deeply impacts small busines...

Man hospitalized after being attacked with pipe in Mission District robbery: SFPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was taken to the hospital after a robbery in the Mission District Wednesday night, according to San Francisco Police Department records. The incident happened around 10:05 p.m. at Duboce Avenue and Guerrero Street where the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a metal pipe. Cell phone thefts on the rise in San Francisco The suspect stole the victim's cell phone, gym bag, wallet, tablet and cash, SFPD said. The unidentified victim is a 54-year-old man who is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 38-year-old man, tried to run away but was later arrested. Police did not release the man's name.Last week, there were at least eight cell phone robberies in San Francisco. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; h...

Red Sox RHP Brayan Bello has no-hitter through 7 innings vs. Arraez, Marlins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello has pitched seven innings of no-hit ball to open Thursday night’s game against the Miami Marlins.Bello has walked one, Jesús Sánchez leading off the third inning. The Marlins also picked up another baserunner when Jazz Chisholm reached on a fielding error by first baseman Justin Turner leading off the second.Bello had five strikeouts and had thrown 92 pitches through seven. The Red Sox only had one hit in the first six innings, and the game remained 0-0.Major league batting leader Luis Arraez, who entered with a .396 batting average, has been retired in his first three at bats, including a line drive that Bello gloved to end the third inning.Bello, 24, was one of the top prospects in the Red Sox system before making his debut last season. He went 2-8 with a 4.71 ERA as a rookie and is 5-4 with a 3.27 ERA this season, striking out 62 batters in 66 innings heading into Thursday night’s game.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb an...

Cubs slugger Bellinger, SI swimsuit model Carter get engaged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Chase Carter are engaged.Carter announced Thursday on Instagram that the couple plan to marry. She posted three photos showing off her gleaming, massive ring, with Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the background. The couple have two children together.Bellinger was batting .260 with seven homers and 22 RBIs after joining the Cubs on a $17.5 million, one-year contract. He spent six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers and won the 2019 NL MVP Award, only to be cut in November following injuries and a sharp decline in production.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Rays beat Diamondbacks 6-1 to win 2 of 3 in series between 1998 expansion teams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Luke Raley homered in the first inning, Wander Franco and Josh Lowe drove in two runs each in a five-run third and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 Thursday.Tampa Bay won two of three in a series between the 1998 expansion teams. The Rays lead the major leagues at 56-28, while Arizona tops the NL West at 48-34.Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll left after four innings with soreness in his right shoulder, which underwent surgery two years ago. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Carroll is day to day.Carroll felt discomfort when he struck out ending the third inning, then was replaced after the fourth.“It was a really weird feeling that I hadn’t felt since the injury,” Carroll said. “It shook me up pretty good. They checked it out and I got the green light there, which is a huge weight off my shoulders.”Tampa Bay won back-to-back games for the first time since three straight from June 14-16. The Rays beat Arizona 3-2 Wednesday behind a t...

Donaldson, Kiner-Falefa lead Yankees over A’s 10-4 as New York wins 2 of 3 in the series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a 472-foot home run in an eight-run sixth inning, Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three RBIs and the New York Yankees beat Oakland 10-4 Thursday to take two of three from the major league-worst Athletics.A day after Domingo Germán pitched the fourth perfect game in franchise history, the Yankees rallied with seven hits in the sixth, overcoming a 3-1 deficit and winning their third straight series. New York scored 21 runs in their last two games after totaling 21 in their previous nine.“I thought the guys were really energetic,” manager Aaron Boone said. “I really felt the energy was really good early on and then just a lot of good at-bats.”New York reached the first half at 45-36, down from 58-23 last year. The Yankees are 10-11 since Aaron Judge tore a toe ligament on June 3.Clarke Schmidt (3-6) won for the first time since May 19, allowing three runs, five hits and three walks in 5 1/3 innings.“Overall, it was a good performance, being able to go d...

DC area under ‘Code Red’ air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:22:51 GMT

Listen to WTOP for weather updates on the 8s.The D.C. region is under a “Code Red” air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires, and it will worsen before it gets better. Here’s what you need to know.According to the AirNow rating system, the Code Red alert means the air quality is unhealthy for everyone, including those with serious health conditions.The air quality has worsened again due to the effects of out-of-control Canadian wildfires and the weather patterns throughout the United States.‘Go ahead and put that mask on’People are urged to exercise indoors due to the poor air quality.“If you must do anything strenuous outdoors, go ahead and put that mask on,” 7News Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said.The haze is also affecting visibility, with the Federal Aviation Administration issuing a brief ground stop Thursday afternoon at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. As of 7:30 p.m., nearly 180 flights inv...