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95-year-old man assaulted, carjacked in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

OAKLAND — A 95-year-old man was pushed to the ground and carjacked Monday afternoon in the Dimond district, authorities said.The man suffered abrasions to his head and other parts of his body and was taken to a hospital, authorities said. A medical update on the man’s condition was not available Tuesday.The violent encounter happened about 2:30 p.m. Monday in the 2500 block of MacArthur Boulevard.Police said the man had just left a restaurant in the area and was walking to his 2007 Toyota minivan when a man wearing a ski mask came up on him and pushed him to the pavement.The suspect took the keys to the vehicle and drove off. The vehicle was found just after 3 p.m. Monday, abandoned a few blocks away in the 2600 block of Montana Street, police said.Police were seeking the suspect Tuesday. A detailed description was not released.The owner of the restaurant, who did not want to be named, said Tuesday the man has been a daily customer for some 40 years.The owner said the ma...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Fremont, reported the week of July 24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

A house in Fremont that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.2 million. The average price per square foot was $963.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.8 million, single-family home in the 40900 block of Valero DriveThe sale of the single-family house in the 40900 block of Valero Drive, Fremont, has been finalized. The price was $1,750,000, and the new owners took over the house in June. The house was built in 1971 and has a living area of 1,583 square feet. The price per square foot was $1,105. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.Valero Drive9. $1.8 million, single-family residence in the 2600 block of Forrest CourtThe sale of the single family r...

49ers’ first depth chart offers intrigue at quarterback, of course

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback drama throughout 49ers training camp has carried over to their first depth chart, released Tuesday ahead of their preseason opener Sunday in Las Vegas.Brock Purdy, who has taken all first-team reps in his 10 practices, is listed as the first-string quarterback, to no surprise, as he continues his comeback from March 10 elbow surgery.The race to be his backup, however, remains close. The 49ers, on the depth chart compiled by their communications department, list “Trey Lance — or — Sam Darnold” as the No. 2 quarterback. After them is Brandon Allen, who has been confined to third-team duty in camp.Here is the complete depth chart, in descending order, with semicolons separating first-, second- and third-string units:QUARTERBACKBrock Purdy; Trey Lance — or — Sam Darnold; Brandon AllenRUNNING BACKChristian McCaffrey; Elijah Mitchell; Ty Davis-Price and Jordan Mason; Jeremy McNichols and Khalan LabornFULLBACKKyle Juszczyk...

Missing Saratoga teen Katherine Schneider's car found on Skyline Boulevard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A 17-year-old Saratoga girl has been missing for more than a month and this week investigators tracked down her car. Katherine "Katie" Schneider was last seen on July 5 leaving her home and driving a white Honda Accord with tinted windows.On Monday, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office investigators found Schneider's Honda Accord abandoned on Skyline Boulevard near Castle Rock State Park. "The vehicle was unoccupied," the Sheriff's Office wrote. An Instagram page called "Find Katie Schneider" posted a message writing, "The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has successfully located the Honda Accord. However, they are still working to locate Katie. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time."The Sheriff's Office is still seeking assistance from the public for help to find the missing teenager. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office at 408-808-4500.Katherine "Katie" S...

Fremont PD looking for 53-year-old missing woman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 53-year-old woman. Shazia Pachakhail was last seen at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in Fremont's Cabrillo neighborhood. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos Pachakhail is described as South Asian, 5 feet, 5 inches in height, and weighing 165 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black dress and either a purple or black scarf.Anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Fremont PD.

Fatal Orinda freeway shooting being investigated by CHP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A freeway shooting in Orinda that left one person dead last month is being investigated, the California Highway Patrol confirmed Monday. At 9:30 p.m. on July 28, the victim showed up at a hospital after being struck by gunfire on Highway 24, east of St. Stephens Drive. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos A preliminary CHP investigation indicated that the suspect vehicle pulled in behind and then alongside the victim vehicle. Several gunshots were heard, and the driver and front passenger realized the rear passenger had been hit.The injured passenger was taken to the hospital. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.Detectives with the CHP Golden Gate Division Special Investigations Unit are actively trying to determine a motive and identify suspects or vehicles involved.

Homeless man attacked with bear spray, Garret Doty, returns to San Francisco jail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco homeless man who made many news headlines this year is back in county jail. Garret Allen Doty, 24, was re-booked into jail on August 3 for violating terms of a court's stay-away order, the District Attorney's Office told KRON4. Inmate records show Doty remained behind bars as of Tuesday afternoon.Doty was previously released from custody in April after a former San Francisco fire commissioner, Don Carmignani, failed to show up as a key witness for Doty's preliminary hearing.Doty was accused of beating Carmignani with a metal pipe in the Marina neighborhood on April 5. Carmignani, 53, said he asked the unsheltered man to move away from an entryway to Carmignani's mother's home. "Three homeless individuals had set up an encampment. My mother did not feel safe leaving her home. Neither SFPD nor any of the city’s various homeless service providers responded to our 911 calls," the former fire commissioner wrote.A still image from a witness’ cellpho...

Bain Capital Specialty: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $29.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Boston-based company said it had net income of 45 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were 60 cents per share.The company posted revenue of $75.7 million in the period.Bain Capital Specialty shares have risen 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $14.98, a climb of 2.5% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BCSF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BCSFSource

Ascent Industries: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) on Tuesday reported a second-quarter loss of $14.6 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.The Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said it had a loss of $1.44 per share. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, were 37 cents per share.The maker of stainless steel pipe, storage tanks and specialty chemicals posted revenue of $60.7 million in the period.Ascent Industries shares have increased 11% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $9.61, a decrease of 27% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ACNT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ACNTSource

Amplify Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:53 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Amplify Energy Corp. (AMPY) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $9.8 million.The Houston-based company said it had net income of 24 cents per share.The oil and gas company posted revenue of $72 million in the period.Amplify Energy shares have dropped 14% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $7.60, a rise of 28% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on AMPY at https://www.zacks.com/ap/AMPYSource