J. R. Stone
ABC7 News
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Strong gusts in parts of the Bay Area with Wind Advisory in effect Monday
While kitesurfers may be excited about the ocean conditions, there is concern on land with the Wind Advisory bringing 45-55 mph gusts. Here's when they'll be the strongest. → Read More
At least 5 killed, SFPD sergeant hurt in powerful Bay Area storm, officials say
At least five people in the Bay Area have died as a result of Tuesday's powerful Level 3 storm. Officials have released the identities of some of the victims. → Read More
Santa Rosa students demand more resources in wake of deadly school stabbing
"I want to feel safe at school. I do not feel safe at school. My teachers don't feel safe at school. I don't know a single student who feels safe at school and that needs to change," said student Eden Glass. → Read More
46-year-old New York man dies on mountain at California ski resort, officials say
The circumstances behind Whalen's death are unclear but it appears there are a number of trees in the area of the roundabout where the "serious incident" took place. → Read More
Heartbroken family mourns loss of 16-year-old stabbed to death at a Santa Rosa high school
Those who knew and loved Jayden showed up Wednesday night at the makeshift memorial. "He was a good boy, he was kind-hearted, sweet loving and gentle. He's a big boy but he wouldn't harm anybody," said Jayden's grandmother Cheryl Griffin. → Read More
Bay Area snow 'looks like Tahoe' as rare flurries fall at lower elevations
From snowmen to snowball fights, here's how Bay Area residents are reacting to rare winter storms and snow. → Read More
Witness describes what he saw before East Bay's oldest Black church caught fire
A witness describes seeing someone with a ignited "torch" lighter about an hour before the fire was first reported. → Read More
Former Oakland Police Chief Armstrong 'deeply disappointed' by Mayor Thao's decision to fire him
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced during a news conference Wednesday the termination of Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who was suspended and placed on paid administrative leave due to his handling of misconduct allegations involving one of his officers in 2021. → Read More
Dozens show love in the form of pillow fighting at SF's annual Valentine's Day battle
"Just have love in your heart," Only in San Francisco can you get a giant pillow fight, all in the name of love, and it's been going for 15 years strong! → Read More
New details in Oakland police chief's suspension as commission meeting looms
The 57 pages of the previously hidden confidential report details what outside investigators found on Chief Armstrong's handling of an officer's 2021 hit-and-run accident. → Read More
Chabad SF hosts Super Bowl LVII party for the unhoused
The 49ers weren't in the Super Bowl this year but that didn't keep NFL fans from partying hard at locations all across the Bay Area. → Read More
Daughter helps family restaurant in Santa Rosa with viral TikTok video
A daughter took to social media in hopes that a few people might come back to her family's restaurant, Lee's Noodle House, in Santa Rosa. Here's what happened after. → Read More
San Francisco 5th graders test out their skills as news reporters
"I'm Edward Vega from ABC Channel News!": Fifth graders at St. Anthony Immaculate Conception School recently had a chance to learn about news reporting, under the guidance of the best - ABC7's J.R. Stone. → Read More
Special meeting to focus on recent skyrocketing natural gas prices in CA
The California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission will hold a special joint meeting Tuesday to address the recent spike in natural gas prices. → Read More
Community remembers San Francisco security guard killed trying to protect Japantown mall
Family members say Gavin Boston spent seven minutes inside the mall talking with a teen before escorting him outside where at least one shot was fired. Candles are still lit in his memory and a note that says, 'Gavin you saved our community! Rest in peace.' → Read More
Woman parked next to Half Moon Bay shooting suspect describes scene, arrest
A woman parked next to the suspect of the two deadly Half Moon Bay shootings spoke with ABC7's J.R. Stone about the dramatic arrest that took place right next to her. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows police takedown of Half Moon Bay shootings suspect
ABC7 News confirmed that the suspect was an employee at one of the mushroom farms where the shooting took place, and all victims were co-workers. → Read More
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong placed on administrative leave for 'dereliction of duty'
The action comes after a newly released report detailing Armstrong's failure to take action against an officer for alleged misconduct. → Read More
SF gallery owner filmed spraying unhoused person with hose arrested, charged with misdemeanor
The San Francisco art gallery owner, Collier Gwin, who was filmed hosing down an unhoused person last week has been arrested, according to police. → Read More
Community pleads for help after tree falls on Castro Valley home, severely injuring father of 4
A father is severely injured and his family of six is left without a home after a massive tree fell onto their house in Castro Valley. Now, the family and the community are demanding that county officials act to remove nearby trees, before any more disasters happen. → Read More