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Gang member gets 75 years for fatal shooting - KTVU San Francisco
At Friday's hearing, Casillas' girlfriend, who asked that her name not be used because she fears for her safety, said, "I would like to ask the defendant (Hernandez) why he shot us. Was it because of the way we embraced and were so happy and so much in ...
May 5, 2012


4 protesters in Oakland arrested in midday clashes with police - KTVU San Francisco
A 30-year-old Oakland man who declined to give his name but said he was an unemployed airplane mechanic said he came to the rally "to protest economic injustice and corporate greed and the police state we're existing in now." Another Oakland resident ...
May 2, 2012


Gang member convicted of murder and attempted murder - KTVU San Francisco
Casillas' girlfriend, who asked that her name not be used because she fears for her safety, said she has "no doubts" that Hernandez was the shooter. She said, "I will continue to live for Marco and myself to my dying day." The girlfriend said that in ...
March 24, 2012


Oakland serial killer sentenced to multiple life prison terms - KTVU San Francisco
One of the victims, who asked that her name not be used, said at today's sentencing hearing that Andrade "took everything from me including my trust of human beings." Fighting back tears, the woman told Andrade, "My whole life is ruined because of you.
March 23, 2012


Five bodies found in San Francisco home - KTVU San Francisco
A neighbor who declined to give her name expressed shock about the killings, saying she had lived in the area for more than a decade and that while the neighborhood used to be dicey, it had improved in recent years. "There used to be all bars over the ...
March 23, 2012


S. Ore.: death at home of dead girl's parents - KTVU San Francisco
A sheriff's dispatcher who declined to give her name confirmed that one person was dead at the Canyonville-area home of Marty and Christine Condon. They are the parents of the slain girl, Stephanie Condon. The sheriff's office got a call about the case ...
February 17, 2012


Berkeley residents left unnerved by spike in burglaries - KTVU San Francisco
"It was pretty reassuring to learn that they aren't violent crimes," said an area woman who declined to give her name. "Kind of opportunistic; kind of what I expected in these economic times." Berkeley police have stepped up patrols in the area, ...
February 7, 2012


Surveillance camera captures brazen thieves in SF jewelry store robbery - KTVU San Francisco
The clerk at Natalie's Antiques on Geary Street declined to give her name, but she told KTVU that two men entered the store Wednesday afternoon. When they exited, a display case filled with the store's most expensive items went missing from the store, ...
October 28, 2011


GOP Rejects Dems Offer In 'Super Committee' - KTVU San Francisco
"It's because they know, or they think, or they believe this committee is going to fail," said the GOP aide who insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the highly sensitive negotiations. "So they need a marker saying this is where we are. ...
October 26, 2011


Pixieland Employee Arrested For Having Child Porn - KTVU San Francisco
Police arrested a man at Concord's Pixieland Amusement Park Wednesday on charges of possessing child pornography and several sources said the man is related to the park's owners. Police say that about 10:30 am, investigators with the local Internet ...
September 1, 2011


Family Stands Behind Suspect In 3-Year-Old's Death - KTVU San Francisco
The cousin, who declined to give her name, said Denard "is not going to do that kind of thing and we're going to get him out" of jail. Another cousin, Edward Benton, said Denard "is a good, loving person who just wants to take care of his 4-year-old ...
August 13, 2011


Body Discovered In SF Marina District Waters - KTVU San Francisco
"I can't believe it," said the man, who declined to give his name. Police are speaking with potential witnesses and are trying to piece together what happened. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Police Department's anonymous ...
June 21, 2011


AP Sources: Edwards Emails Acknowledge Payments - KTVU San Francisco
Edwards, a single father since his estranged wife's death in December, was interested in reaching a deal but refused to accept anything that would take him away from his children, according to a person close to the talks. By definition, a misdemeanor ...
June 7, 2011


Schwarzenegger Child Report Spurs Media Frenzy - KTVU San Francisco
"It's been very, very hard for him," said the individual, who requested anonymity out of respect for the family's privacy. "He's embarrassed. He's not focused on what steps he needs to take for himself, but the steps he needs to take for his family. ...
May 19, 2011


Argument Over Video Game May Have Led To SJ Slaying - KTVU San Francisco
One person who asked not to be identified called the Capri Home well run and -- until now -- peaceful. "Of course I was very saddened to hear what happened," said the neighbor. "My heart went out to the mother. It's a very safe neighborhood. ...
April 28, 2011


SFPD Tackles Crime Ring Targeting Storage Lockers - KTVU San Francisco
Among the 135 stolen items recovered by police were a china cabinet and a lithograph belonging to a San Francisco woman who asked not to be identified. "Frustration, anger, worried because we weren't sure what was in there, trying to remember ...
March 17, 2011


Good Samaritan Testifies At Oakland Beating Death Trial - KTVU San Francisco
... 19, and Dominic Davis, 18, two Oakland men charged with murdering Tian Sheng Yu, the witness - who asked that his name not be used - said he was driving ...
February 9, 2011


Gang Expert Hopes Murder Verdict Will Weaken Acorn Gang - KTVU San Francisco
Scott's aunt, who declined to give her name, said, "It's sad that we're losing all our kids through these gangs and guns." Perry briefly bowed his head when ...
August 26, 2010


Suspect In Recent SF Stabbing Murder May Be Injured - KTVU San Francisco
One of his neighbors, who did not want to be identified, said DiMartino was a nice polite man who liked to have company. 'I've seen a couple guys come and ...
August 11, 2010


Hookah Lounge Owner To Stand Trial In Girlfriend's Death - KTVU San Francisco
Outside the courthouse, a member of Zumot's family who declined to give her name said, "The truth will come out in the end, and it's going to be on our side ...
July 14, 2010


Soccer Coach Pleads 'No Contest' To Sex With Teen Player - KTVU San Francisco
Outside the courtroom, the girl's mother, who did not want to be identified, said the plea agreement was a disappointment. "But my daughter won't have to go ...
July 3, 2010


San Jose State University Announces 'Devastating' Layoffs - KTVU San Francisco
“So far it's a little bit of shock and surprise; these are highly skilled technical people,” said a biology professor who asked to remain anonymous. ...
April 16, 2010


Pinole Police Seek Second Suspect After HS Shooting - KTVU San Francisco
A parent who did not want to be identified showed KTVU the specks of blood the victim left on his t-shirt as he tried to help the teenage boy who had been ...
April 15, 2010


Accused Killer Of Famed Guitar Craftsman Delays Entering Pleas - KTVU San Francisco
Outside court Thursday afternoon, a Petaluma woman, who did not want to be identified, said Begley injured her 22-year-old daughter while holding her ...
February 19, 2010


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