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First Lady Jill Biden delivers remarks at Atherton fundraiser during APEC week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

ATHERTON — As world leaders descended on the Bay Area this week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco, First Lady Jill Biden took the opportunity Wednesday to campaign for her husband ahead of the 2024 presidential election.At stake, Biden stressed: voters’ rights and the country’s democracy.While at the Atherton home of philanthropists Doug and Lisa Goldman, the First Lady addressed a crowd of about 90 attendees for a “Biden Victory Fund” fundraiser that was also co-hosted by former state Controller Steve Westly and his wife Anita Yu Westly. Tickets for the private afternoon reception where Biden lauded the accomplishments of her husband President Joe Biden — namely passing the “boldest climate change legislation in American history,” appointing Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and battling Big Pharma — ran from $250 to $10,000.“He’s brought people from both sides of the ais...

Oakland A’s fans return to Bay Area after taking their case directly to John Fisher, MLB owners

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

OAKLAND — Leaders of an Oakland A’s fan group were back in the Bay Area on Wednesday after a whirlwind trip to Texas that resulted in a chance meeting with team owner John Fisher and left the baseball world abuzz.Multiple A’s fan groups spent the summer calling attention to the plight of their team, which Fisher intends to move to Las Vegas. A vote on the proposal is expected Thursday at a meeting of Major League Baseball owners in Arlington, Texas.Jorge Leon, Jared Isham and Gabriel Cullen, leaders of a fan group called the Oakland 68s, decided to go the extra 1,700 miles. They crashed the scene, booking a hotel room at the site of the meetings to avoid being chased off by security.And it was there, in the hotel bar, that they encountered Fisher, the reclusive A’s owner, on Tuesday night.Interestingly, it was Greg Johnson, the Giants’ chairman of the board of directors, who the 68s credit with helping set up their unexpected confab with Fisher.“He first went over and warned him abo...

Lake Merritt homicide: Oakland police seek tips on how body ended stuffed in suitcase

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

Oakland police are asking the public for information about a man whose body was found in late October packed in a suitcase and partially submerged in Lake Merritt.Investigators say Gabriel Gomez Raymundo, 23, was found stuffed inside a piece of dark blue luggage on Oct. 31 along the shore of Lake Merritt, near the 1900 block of Lakeshore Avenue.Authorities confirmed he was from Guatemala and had been living in the country for about eight years. Gomez Raymundo appeared to be unhoused, though investigators have had a difficult time finding which homeless encampment he had been living in, authorities said.Oakland Police identified 23-year-old Gabriel Gomez Raymundo as the body stuffed inside a suitcase found in Lake Merritt in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. (Oakland Police) A motive for the killing remained unclear Wednesday, roughly two weeks after his body was discovered. Police are uncertain exactly when Gomez Raymundo was killed or how long he had been in the l...

Burglars crash vehicle into Oakland Trader Joe's store: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

(KRON) -- A vehicle rammed into a Trader Joe's in connection to a burglary early Wednesday morning, the Oakland Police Department said. Police said a burglary happened shortly before 4 a.m. at the Trader Joe's on 5727 College Ave. VIDEO: Thieves crash car into San Jose smoke shop, steal bags of vape products Officers at the scene learned the burglary suspects crashed the vehicle into the store to enter, according to OPD. An unknown amount of items was stolen from the Trader Joe's.The suspects were able to escape before police arrived. OPD has not provided any suspect descriptions at this time. A KRON4 viewer sent a photo of the scene following the break-in (above). OPD says this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact 510-238-3951.

Photos: Who's who at APEC summit in San Francisco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- United States President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping are not the only powerful people in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference Wednesday. The conference drew in more than 20,000 attendees and 22 world leaders.Here are photographs inside APEC, its influential speakers, high-profile guests, CEOs, and illustrious setups: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 15, 2023 in San Francisco. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 15, 2023 in San Francisco. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin bows before speaking. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 15, 2023. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods speaks durin...

APEC is bad for business, SF small business owners say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- APEC is bad for business, according to small business owners in San Francisco. One SF bar owner estimates a six-figure loss in revenue from the summit, saying would-be customers are avoiding the area because of strict security measures that have fenced off some streets and sidewalks.San Francisco Mayor London Breed's office insists that APEC is a short-term inconvenience that will bring long-term business to San Francisco.Law enforcement is swarming downtown San Francisco as the conference stretches into its fifth day. From SF County Sheriff's deputies to secret service, they’ve been called on to protect high-profile government leaders from around the world. APEC updates: Xi Jinping supporters bused in for Biden-Xi demonstration Areas like Mission Street at New Montgomery have checkpoints set up where bags are screened for entry. People have to navigate closed streets and barricaded sidewalks. Rideshares are surcharging while dropping passengers off blocks...

Biden and Xi agree to restore some military-to-military communications between the U.S. and China

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Wednesday to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces as the two leaders met for hours on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.Both sides pledged cooperation that would bring the U.S and China closer to resuming regular talks under what’s known as the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, which until 2020 had been used to improve safety in the air and on the sea. A senior U.S. official said after the Biden-Xi meeting ended that the military communication agreements mean that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin can meet with his Chinese counterpart once that person is named. The official spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting.This also opens the door for agreements at less-senior levels, including that the commander of U.S. Pacific forces in Hawaii can engage with counterpart theater commander...

Vikings thriving on Dobbs-Hockenson connection founded in summer throwing sessions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — T.J. Hockenson has found a summer home in Tennessee, where a small group of NFL players spearheaded by his close friend tight end George Kittle train together between seasons.The sessions take place at Kittle’s 75-acre property outside of Nashville, where there’s a workout facility in a remodeled barn and a football field in the San Francisco 49ers star’s yard. The group brings in their own physical therapists and speed and strength specialists, too.Sometimes, Joshua Dobbs joins them.“There’s not a ton of quarterbacks down there, so whenever we could throw with Josh we were all hyped and excited,” Hockenson said. “It was one of those days we weren’t going to miss, because he’s got a great ball and he’s a great quarterback and he’s a great dude.”Little did he know this casual connection made in recent summers would form the foundation for one of the NFL’s most productive passing duos. Over two games with the Minnesota Vikings, Dobbs has targeted Hocken...

UAE president visits Dubai Air Show as Russian arms company shows attack helicopter used in Ukraine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The leader of the United Arab Emirates toured the Dubai Air Show on Wednesday as a sanctioned arms supplier displayed an attack helicopter used in Russia’s war on Ukraine, highlighting his country’s continued ties to Moscow despite Western sanctions targeting it. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan toured the show with his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a vice president and deputy prime minister of this autocratic country of seven sheikhdoms. They stopped by a stand for EDGE, an Emirati defense company, where Sheikh Mohammed signed a drone in front of onlookers before attending a meeting there. Outside, Russian pilots sat inside a KA-52 attack helicopter as it was pulled down the runway at Al Maktoum International Airport. Those helicopters have been repeatedly used in Ukraine and its manufacturer, Russian Helicopters, is sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury. Inside a Russian pavilion on the runway, far away from the indoor stands of...

Biden and Xi agree on curbing fentanyl production and resuming military talks. Follow live updates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:53:00 GMT

President Joe Biden walks down the steps of Air Force 1 at San Francisco International Airport as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) kicks off in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Biden was greeted by California Gov. Gavin Newson, fourth right, first partner, Jennifer Siebel Newson, third right, Rep. Kevin Mullin, right, and others. (Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)(AP/Brontë Wittpenn) President Joe Biden walks down the steps of Air Force 1 at San Francisco International Airport as Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) kicks off in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Biden was greeted by California Gov. Gavin Newson, fourth right, first partner, Jennifer Siebel Newson, third right, Rep. Kevin Mullin, right, and others. (Brontë Wittp...