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Police investigating 2 deadly shootings in Pomona 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

Authorities are investigating after two deadly shootings occurred in Pomona Saturday night and early Sunday morning. One man was found with gunshot wounds near Holt Avenue and Loranne Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died due to his injuries. Another man was found shot to death in an alley off Garey Avenue and Grove Street around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning.  Paramedics declared him dead at the scene. Video captures man rescuing young girl in South Los Angeles attack Both shootings took place within about three miles of each other.Investigations are underway, and it is not known if they are connected. Motives for the crimes have not yet been determined. Anyone with information on either incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

Youth rock and jazz bands from Cupertino music school to perform

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

A natural performanceYouth rock and jazz bands from Be Natural Music are performing June 11 in Saratoga to celebrate the Cupertino music school’s first anniversary.The concert is set from noon-3 p.m. at the Tamra Mediterranean Grill, 12019 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga. Admission is free, but Be Natural will be accepting donations for its scholarship program, which awards over $1,400 per month to 33 students. For more information, visit www.benaturalmusic.live/donate.Sidewalk office hoursSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will hold “Sidewalk Office Hours” Sunday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Cupertino Farmers’ Market at De Anza College.Simitian invites community members to stop by to share their thoughts and concerns about local issues, ask questions and learn about county services. All questions are welcome, and no appointment is required.Midpen honored for financial transparencyFor the seventh consecutive year, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ha...

City Lights opens season with new play in old downtown digs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

While City Lights Theater Company is “aggressively looking” for a new space to stage its shows, the move won’t be happening before the start of its 41st season in September.“It’s time for us to move, but we’re going to move when it feels right for us,” executive artistic director Lisa Mallette told a group of supporters assembled for the May 31 season announcement at the 386 Lounge, around the corner from City Lights’ current theater in downtown San Jose.“We’re looking for something like what we have, but bigger,” Mallette said. “We’re looking in downtown first, but if we can’t find anything, we’ll look elsewhere.”City Lights will open its 2023-24 season with the world premiere of “Toxic” by Kit Wilder, an actor, director and fight choreographer who’s currently serving as City Lights’ grant writer. The play focuses on the survivors of a school shooting, who meet five years after the incident to debate gun control.“It’s about learning to listen,” Mallette said of the show, which runs...

County honors Milpitas Memorial Day ceremony

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

Memorial Day honorMilpitas city leaders were honored by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors at the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony, held May 29 at the Milpitas Veterans Plaza. A commendation presented by District 3 Supervisor Otto Lee, who represents Milpitas on the county board, reads,  the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends the City of Milpitas for helping its residents to pay homage to the importance of Memorial Day, a day to remember the sacrifice and bravery of our heroes.”‘Find Your Voice’ at libraryThe Santa Clara County Library District invites patrons to “Find Your Voice” during the district’s free summer reading program.Throughout the months of June and July, district libraries will be hosting a lineup of programs for children, teens and adults featuring performers, arts and crafts, book clubs and speakers. The program is designed for patrons to discover different ways to express themselves.“According to the Californ...

One killed, one wounded in Oakland shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

OAKLAND — A man was killed and a woman critically wounded in a shooting Sunday morning at an East Oakland gas station, authorities said.No other information about the victims has been released, including whether they knew each other.The shooting was reported about 5:30 a.m. Sunday at a gas station at 66th Avenue and San Leandro Street a short distance from the ColiseumThe man was found shot outside at the rear of the station. He was pronounced dead there.The woman was taken to a hospital by another person and was in critical condition, authorities said.At least one structure and some vehicles were hit by the gunfire, but no other injuries were reported.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police identify suspect sought in Oakland 4-year-old’s shooting Crime and Public Safety | East bay driver dies following traffic stop and chase Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in West Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Suspecte...

Sunnyvale Community Players launches Studio Series for directors of color

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

Players’ 55th seasonMurderous barbers and magical nannies are part of the Sunnyvale Community Players’ 55th season, announced last week.The season opens in September with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” followed by Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” in October. In February 2024, the Players are set to stage Disney’s “Mary Poppins” as the company’s junior show. The regular season closes in April with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.”In January the Players are staging the first show in the company’s new Studio Series, which will give new and aspiring directors of color the opportunity to direct for the first time under the mentorship of seasoned directors.  The series’ inaugural play is “The Last Five Years,” a modern musical that chronicles the five-year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up from the groom’s point of view and from break-up to meeting from the bride’s.Season tickets are available at https://www.sunnyvaleplayers.org.Public Safety awardsThe Sunnyvale Departme...

San Jose police investigating Sunday morning stabbing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – San Jose police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning. New details, arrest information released in knife altercation on San Mateo High School campus At 3:45 a.m., units responded to the 1300 block of Shawn Drive and located a male suffering from at least one stab wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to a tweet by the police department.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%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Man arrested for DUI, possession of firearms in San Carlos

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

SAN CARLOS, Calif. (KRON) – Officers arrested a man who was driving under the influence and in possession of two firearms Saturday morning, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 7 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Industrial Road after a report was made of a vehicle blocking the exit of a business. Officers arrived and located Andrew Cuestas, who was inside his white Chevrolet Express van, police said. New details, arrest information released in knife altercation on San Mateo High School campus Cuestas displayed signs of being under the influence and he admitted to SCPD of being in possession of a rifle in his vehicle. Officers located an unloaded rifle, a loaded handgun and several high-capacity magazines, police said. 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 { pos...

Verstappen wins Spanish GP from pole for 40th career victory

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Max Verstappen of Red Bull won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to strengthen his hold on the Formula One championship.The two-time defending champion was never challenged on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after beating Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari to the first turn.Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line second in his Mercedes to equal his best finish of the season. Fellow Mercedes driver George Russell completed the podium.Verstappen has won five of seven races this season.His 40th career win, including his third in Barcelona, leaves Verstappen one win behind the late Ayrton Senna’s total of 41. He also seems well on course to matching Senna’s three world titles.Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez, who finished fourth, has won the other two races.The Dutchman grew his lead over Pérez to 55 points.___More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

MATCHDAY: Stuttgart takes 3-goal lead into 2nd leg of Bundesliga playoff at Hamburg

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:07 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:GERMANYStuttgart has a handy 3-0 lead from the first leg of its Bundesliga promotion-relegation playoff against Hamburger SV but the second leg is being played in Hamburg’s 57,000-capacity stadium in front of a passionate crowd. If Stuttgart can hold off an unlikely Hamburg comeback, it will secure top-division status for a fourth successive season. Hamburg played every season since the Bundesliga’s foundation until relegation to the second division in 2018 and hasn’t been back since.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource