Chronicle reporter Demian Bulwa talks with KQED about the lawsuit against Richmond’s Police Chief Chris Magnus for racial discrimination. The city is supporting the chief, whose accusers are high-ranking African American police and command staff.
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Q&A: Real story behind the fist-fight that closed down Richmond’s City Hall
Callie Shanafelt
ONS Staff and Fellows at the Richmond Civic Center. (L-R) Kevin Muccular, Rasheed Shepherd, DeVone Boggan, Shawn Morris, Sam Vaughn
By Callie Shanafelt
On October 14 young men from rival Richmond neighborhoods showed up unexpectedly at the Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) at Richmond City Hall. They got into a fistfight that ended after one young man’s nose was broken.
This past week media coverage of the incident dubbed it a “bloody gang fight“ and focused on the fact that ONS staff weren’t telling the police department who was involved.
The young men are participants in the Operation Peacemaker Fellowship — a Ceasefire-style program that requires they stop shooting at each other and take steps towards changing their lives. Despite the critical media coverage, ONS director DeVone Boggan says the fact that the men fought in the office instead of shooting each other in the parking lot was actually an improvement.
KALW’s Callie Shanafelt sat down with Boggan to understand the challenges of these types of anti-violence programs.
Stabbing, shooting in Western SF neighborhoods
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A 27-year-old man was stabbed in the Richmond and a 19-year-old man was struck by gunfire in Oceanview yesterday afternoon. No suspects have been taken into custody in either incident.
The stabbing occurred around 4 PM yesterday afternoon, when the 27-year-old man was standing next to a car on the 200 block of 4th Avenue. Another man, who appears to be known to the victim, snuck up from behind and stabbed him twice in the back. The attacker, described as a 22-year-old Asian man, fled on foot, and the victim received treatment at San Francisco General Hospital for non-life threatening wounds.
The Oceanview shooting took place shortly after 5 PM at the Love & Minnie Ward Recreational Center, where a 19-year-old man was shot twice in the knee by an unknown assailant. The victim received treatment for his injuries at San Francisco General Hospital, but was uncooperative with police and didn’t provide any information about the incident. As of October 15, there were only four shootings this year in SFPD’s Taraval District, which includes the area around Love & Minnie Ward Park. At this point last year, 25 people had been struck by gunfire. Continue reading
The Blotter: Tuesday, November 9
Man shot and killed by Oakland police Following domestic dispute call and foot chase. No further details immediately available. (San Francisco Chronicle)
And Oakland officers were allegedly fired upon by a man last night He was detained after an extensive search. (Inside Bay Area)
Every gun has a story Richmond Police seize about one illegal firearm every other day. (richmondconfidential.org)
Oakland City Council to decide fate of marijuana farm permits tonight Who will win the potentially lucrative large-scale cultivation permits? (Oakland North)
After 30 years, Pleasanton’s police chief says goodbye to the badge His replacement should step in by March or April. (Contra Costa Times)
The Blotter: Monday, October 25
North Richmond teens wounded in drive-by shooting Early yesterday afternoon. No suspects or known motives. (Contra Costa Times)
Elementary, My Dears: Signs of gang influence Writer warns parents of dangers of baseball gear. (Inside Bay Area)
$12 million verdict hits California correctional officer union Defamation and breach of contract case involves Corrections USA, a private prison company. (Inside Bay Area)
Woman allegedly killed by Napa mental hospital patient Would be the first murder by patient in a state mental hospital since 1990, though authorities say assaults are common. (Inside Bay Area)
Baca ordered criminal probe outside jurisdiction on behalf of political donor The LA Sheriff, at the heart of the No on Prop19 campaign, takes heat. (Los Angeles Times)
The Blotter: Tuesday, September 28
Richmond police chief rear-ended By driver distracted by her cell phone. (Inside Bay Area)
9th Circuit asks judge to reconsider execution stay The appeals court says the state is rushing into an execution because of an aging drug supply. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cops Ban Kids From ‘Family-Friendly Festival’ Police blame beer. (blogs.sfweekly.com)
Jury chooses first-degree murder in Antioch mother’s slaying Alfred Lawrence Jones faces life in prison without parole. (Contra Costa Times)
California’s tougher DUI law to take effect in 2012 Repeat offenders could forfeit their licenses for 10 years. (Contra Costa Times)
Girl, 6, wounded in East Oakland shooting Leslie Ramirez was sleeping in her bed when a bullet tore through the wall–she’s expected to recover. (Inside Bay Area)
The Blotter: Tuesday, September 14
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The Blotter: Tuesday, August 31
Qantas jet returns to SFO after engine failure About 45 minutes into a flight to Sydney, an engine exploded and the pilot dumped fuel before returning to the airport. There were no injuries. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Feds might close Marin Headlands fire station A cost-saving measure. (Marin Independent Journal)
Berkeley police searching for person who sent wallet to crime victim The victim, a 23-year-old man, was stabbed more than 25 times and robbed four years ago in North Berkeley. (Inside Bay Area)
Psst! Hey, isn’t that potential juror Meg Whitman? Yes, yes it is. The gubernatorial hopeful has yet to be dismissed from the juror pool. (Contra Costa Times)