The fifth month of the year has begun and we are getting closer to summer vacation. Various cities in the country celebrate and enjoy various events around May 5, an important date for the Mexican people, and one that has gained relevance in the American Union.
The Bay Area is no exception. The city of East Palo Alto is ready to celebrate this Sunday in style with its Cinco de Mayo Latin Festival.
While you prepare your best dance moves and tune your throat, here are the local news stories from April 29 to May 5 that you should know to stay up to date.
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A private security guard has been arrested after shooting and killing a 24-year-old woman outside a Walgreens on Market Street in San Francisco on Thursday night, April 25, local police said.
The suspect was identified as Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony, 33, who worked as a private security guard. He was arrested and booked into the San Francisco County Jail on a charge of murder.
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Next May 13 will be the last day that the residents of Redwood City will be able to decide on the final design for the renovation of Hoover Park, a park whose some of its amenities date back to 1966, so this new image of one of the representative places of the city is essential.
Residents can review and choose between two conceptual designs through an online survey that provides details of each option. It should be noted that the survey is in English and Spanish.
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A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in a fatal collision in San Jose on Monday morning, May 1.
This accident marks San Jose's 13th traffic death and the 10th pedestrian death this year in the city.
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A motorcycle driver died after a fatal motorcycle crash in Redwood City collided with a Toyota sedan on US Highway 101 Saturday night, prompting northbound lane closures.
The crash occurred on northbound U.S. Highway 101 just south of State Highway 92 at about 11:59 p.m., according to California Highway Patrol spokesman Art Montiel.
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The Orion alternative school in Redwood City has a full agenda this May, which among other events has prepared an exhibition to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month - Asian American and Pacific Islanders - in which participating students can win gift cards.
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The Redwood City Police Department (RCPD) is searching for a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in Redwood City on March 31 on Veterans Boulevard.
In response, authorities have called on residents to come clean about the incident that occurred in the 1100 block of Veteran's Boulevard, near the intersection with Walnut, at 9:23 p.m. on March 31.
RCPD has very limited information on the suspect. They said they only know the suspect vehicle is a late 1990s Toyota or Honda Sedan that is gold or white in color. There is no description of the driver.
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On Monday, it was announced that JPMorgan Chase Bank has acquired First Republic Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), with the vast majority of its assets and assumed deposits and other liabilities.
As part of the purchase, JPMorgan Chase is assuming all deposits, insured and uninsured.
While San Francisco-based First Republic Bank was closed Monday by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, branches opened Monday, May 1, as usual, and customers continued to receive uninterrupted service, including digital and mobile banking capabilities. However, they now serve as just another JPMorgan Chase branch.
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Three East Bay men have been arrested in connection with robberies targeting AAPI — Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders — communities across the Bay Area, San Jose police said Monday.
The trio, suspected of a series of armed robberies between December and February, were identified as Joel Contreras Barrón, 26, of Antioch, Francisco Rincón, 28, of Richmond, and Juan Rodríguez Ramírez, 26, of Richmond.
Investigators say the men are linked to 13 robberies, five grand thefts and countless vehicle thefts in the region.
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City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz announced Wednesday the selection of Kristina A. Bell as the new Redwood City Police Chief, who will begin her new role on June 5.
Since 2020, Bell has served as Chief of Police Services for the City of San Carlos and as Captain of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Bell has also held various positions within corrections, operations and support services within the County Sheriff's Office, rising through the ranks from Correctional Officer to Sheriff's Captain.
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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, along with San Mateo County and the police departments of South San Francisco, San Bruno, Daly City, Colma, and Citizens for San Mateo County Gun Buyback, will be holding an anonymous gun buyback event this coming Saturday, May 6.
The event will be held in the parking lot of the North County Courthouse, located at 1050 Mission Road in South San Francisco, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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San Mateo police have arrested a man suspected of a shooting at a bar in the city in which one of the bullets grazed the leg of a male victim.
So, during the early morning hours of May 3, SMPD arrested Perez-Pinzon without incident near his residence in Redwood City, then booked him into the San Mateo County Jail for assault with a firearm, negligent discharge of a firearm, criminal threats, exhibition of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a parolee, and carrying a loaded firearm.
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At least 50 koi fish have been stolen from the Friendship Garden pond in San Jose, the city's parks, recreation and community services department said Wednesday, asking for help in determining where they are.
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The San Mateo County Executive's Office has launched a call for applications to find its next youth cultural ambassadors, and applicants have until the end of this May to apply.
To become a Cultural Ambassador, interested artists must be between the ages of 15-19, have a major in one or more artistic disciplines—e.g., literary, visual arts, theater, music, digital, etc.—, have experience in community events and projects or outreach, be able to serve as a Youth Cultural Ambassador for one year beginning in July 2023, and be a resident of San Mateo County.
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Everything is ready for this coming Sunday, May 7, to be held the Cinco de Mayo 2023 Latino Festival organized by the East Palo Alto Latino Committee, which will pay tribute to Mexican culture and commemorate the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexican army won over the troops of the Second French Empire.
Children, adults and seniors will be able to enjoy the free event that will take place at Bell Street Park, located on the corner of Bell Street and University Ave. in East Palo Alto.
The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a parade at the entrance of the elementary school located at the intersection of Clarke and Donohoe streets. Afterwards, attendees will be able to enjoy various events from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., including Mariachi, cultural presentations, folkloric dances, food, information and history, raffles, and lots of music, all in a family-friendly, alcohol- and tobacco-free environment.
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