Pleasanton man dies saving wife in Christmas fire
Francis D. Hunter 48 dies after leading wife and two children from burning Pleasanton Meadows home at 3540 Chippendale Court. Wife Mary Hunter 35 percent of body burned, in critical condition. fire blamed on faulty Christmas tree wiring. Firefighters and neighbors battled flames. most of the first floor gutted. no loss estimate yet.
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Pleasanton
Pleasanton Meadows
Francis D. Hunter
Chippendale Court
Mary Hunter
Alta Bates Hospital
Berkeley
Bert. Cherry
Cherry
Huner
Homer
Hunter
Laurie
Accident blocks westbound 1-580 near Innysiipe Avenue
A two car and truck trailer crash on westbound 1-580 near Innysiipe Avenue snarled traffic this morning. Tow crews worked to clear the scene and by noon lanes remained blocked. One woman received hospital treatment for injuries and was released. no further details were available at press time.
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Castro Valley
Innysiipe Avenue
Eden Hospital
Seinor
Assistor’s Daughter Found Stabbed Near Exeter Home
The body of Donna Richmond, daughter of Tulare County Assessor Donald Richmond, was found this weekend in an orange grave near her Exeter residence. She had been stabbed to death and partially disrobed, with authorities seeking clues in the case.
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Donna Richmond
Tulare
Donald Richmond
Exeter
Ara
Hayward Woman Recovers From Knife and Tire Iron Assault
A 25 year old Hayward woman told police she was kidnapped while hitchhiking on Tennyson Road. Two men, one wielding a knife, beat her and threatened rape. she was later beaten again and left by the road. She was treated at St. Hose Hospital and listed in good condition.
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Hayward
Tennyson Road
Polles
Tennyson
St. Hose Hospital
Postal Service to operate on holiday schedule New Year's Day
Washington AP reports the Postal Service will run on a holiday schedule New Year’s Day with no window service or regular mail delivery.
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Washington
Postal Service
Artist Pays Payelle Selected As City Graphic Artist
Payelle, son of a military family, pursued art at Bowling Green State University and earned a fine arts degree. He worked as a freelancer in Washington and Berkeley before joining San Leandro as the city’s graphic artist, handling housing plans, reports, and newsletters. He hopes for future program funding as he begins with paperwork and idea development.
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Page Seaboard
Bowling Green State University
Payelle
Pavelle
Washington, D.C
Berkeley
San Leandro
Recreation Department
Thandy
Eddie Sousa’s photo gallery spans fame to history
Eddie Sousa gathers portraits of politicians, fighters, and notable figures, writing thousands of letters over 28 years to obtain signed pictures and biographies. From Babe Ruth to Elvis Presley and Truman to Khrushchev, his hobby chronicles a wide web of personalities through a home gallery born of curiosity and memory.
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Souza
Sousa
Dalai Lama
Tibet
Khrushchev
Harry Truman
Suza
Indaw
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Mareo
Matt Jiminez
Hayward
Pixie
Lake Tahoe
Betty
FBI
Eddie Sousa
J. Eee Hoover
Firemen Hayward still negotiating contract talks
Negotiations continue between Hayward and its 125 member Local 1909 IAFF over a new contract replacing a one month pact expiring at 12:01 a.m. New Year’s Day. City officials refuse to disclose initial wage or fringe benefit proposals while both sides hope to avoid binding arbitration.
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Hayward
International Association of Firefighters
Joe Vilardi
Vilardi
Ba Vilardi
Gunmen rob elderly San Leandro women
Police report two elderly San Leandro women Silvia Averiro and Alice Correa were attacked Saturday night as gunmen forced entry, pistol drawn, taped mouths, and stole about $910 including $900 cash and a Wells Fargo bond.
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San Leandro
Wells Fargo Borat
Silvia Averiro
Alice Correa
North
Yule highway deaths lowest on record
The four day Christmas holiday period saw the fewest traffic deaths since records began in 1961. Only 1973 and 1968 had higher totals during one day holiday periods. Texas reported the most deaths with 42, while California Florida North Carolina Georgia Illinois each logged 17 or more.
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VTL
National Safety Council
Texas
California
Florida
North Carolina
Georgis
Mlinois
Hayward stabbing victim recovering after attack
A Hayward man identified as Larry J. Galindo, 23, remains in good condition at Sevine Hospital after surgery for a stab wound to the stomach. Deputies say the Friday incident began with an argument over a debt in front of his home when three men approached. one struck with a hammer, another intervened, and a third produced a knife and stabbed Galindo. The assailants fled. Galindo has identified them and deputies seek the trio.
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Hayward
Sevine Hospital
Larry J. Galindo
Yole
Stariff
Uebt
Galindo
Souta County police blotter reports multiple burglaries and thefts
Law enforcement from Souta County records burglaries and thefts across Hayward Castro Valley San Lorenzo and nearby areas. Items include guns furniture electronics cash tools vehicles and home valuables taken between Wednesday and Sunday. Several residences and businesses show forced entry windows broken and safes or doors pried open while property values range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
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Mission Citra
Gunlap Electronics
Cypress Ave
Takeo
Plate Glastour
Hayward Ford Tractor Sales
Industrial Parkway
Ghidin Sav
Fiidén
Tord
Mike Sheridan
Wren
Venice
Jerry Downes
Navalry
Sheriff's Department
Gden Township
Churryland Grocery
Bloxsom Way
Hayward
Aakan Mornday
Grant St. San Lorena
San Lorenzo Music Center
Hesperian Bive
Lorena
Yesterdigy
Onan
Jonh C. Matin
Cann
Etha
Iewstry
Joseph P. Jurado
San Lorenzo
Jacke
Ronald K. Mitchell
Castrovaliey
James J. Hougn
Castro Valley
Thomas O. Stottel
Daniel W. Shadrick
Darren W. Little
Marold G
Shevasty
Uetwean Ec
Joanne Mt Moffie
Miltd Lake Chabot Road
Castra Valley
Ger
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