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A juvenile was shot and killed in East Oakland in the early hours of Friday morning, police said. Oakland police said that officers responded to reports of a shooting at the 8000 block of Dowling Street around 1:30 a.m. At the scene, they found a juvenile Oakland resident with gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Oakland police did not immediately respond to questions about the boy’s age or about whether they had a suspect. They are not releasing the name of the victim until next of kin are notified of the death. Oakland police said they are investigating the incident, and asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at 238-7950. Danielle Echeverria is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @DanielleEchev … [Read more...] about Juvenile killed in East Oakland shooting

A man stepped inside a Jewish synagogue in San Francisco on Wednesday night and made a statement before pulling out a handgun and firing off "possible blanks," officials said Friday morning. The description of the man in this incident is similar to the one of a man who reportedly brandished a gun at a local theater Tuesday night, the San Francisco Police Department said in a news release. "Based on these recent reports, which appear to be unrelated, the subject’s description is similar and is possibly the same individual," police said. "Officers are searching for this subject." Police said a man entered the Schneerson Center at 2655 Balboa St. at about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday when a group was gathered. After firing several shots, he fled the synagogue, police said. Police were called the next morning about the incident, and just before 9:30 a.m., officers visited the synagogue, where they found "expended casings that were fired, which are being investigated as possible … [Read more...] about San Francisco police seek man who fired ‘possible blanks’ in synagogue

Sponsored By 0 Real Estate Looking to scope out the market? Here is what the newest properties in and around Tinley Park have to offer. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply TINLEY PARK, IL — On the hunt for a new house, and want to get a better understanding of what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some help finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Not to worry! To save you some time, we here at Patch have compiled a fresh batch of new listings nearby. Here’s a sampling of the newest batch of properties to hit the market in and near Tinley Park — such as one for $47,000, and another with 3 beds and 4 baths for $579,900. Click on any address for more photos and details. Enjoy! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated. Related: Visit The Patch Mortgage Center To Lock In Today's Best Rates 1. 6840 W 183rd Street, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Price: … [Read more...] about Tinley Park Area: Check Out 5 Local Houses On The Market

A number of Irish senators have called for stricter censorship to be implemented online after a sudden surge in public backlash against the ongoing migrant crisis plaguing the country. Multiple senators in Ireland have made public calls for online censorship in Ireland to be tightened in the wake of growing disquiet over the country’s pro-open borders approach to its ongoing migrant crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of people arrive in a country of just five million over the last twelve months. With the country having a population much smaller than that of many individual U.S. states, the impact of the thousands of arrivals has been devastating for many local communities, with many ordinary Irish people now struggling to find affordable accommodation in the country as the government focuses on housing both Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian migrants from abroad. Such a political decision, which has also largely been backed by the country’s main opposition party, Sinn Féin, … [Read more...] about Senators Demand Censorship After Public Backlash Against Migrant Crisis

1 Community Corner The vital Tinley Park social services agency will not reopen yet, and continues to experience financial hardship after a building fire. Lauren Traut , Patch Staff Posted Reply TINLEY PARK, IL — The reopening of a critical social services agency's facility in Tinley Park after a fire caused extensive damage in November has been delayed, with a new target date set for April. The agency has been dealt $100,000 in losses not covered by insurance, a representative said. Together We Cope's main building at 17010 So. Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park remains closed while repairs continue after the fire shut down its client services office, food pantry and Nu2u resale shop. "Nevertheless, we have been able to continue assisting families in need in a variety of ways because of the generosity of our donors," wrote Marge Seltzner, director of communications for the agency, in an update. The delays are related … [Read more...] about Obstacles Delay Reopening Of Tinley Park’s Together We Cope After Fire

1 Community Corner Tinley Park social services agency will make sure toys, pajamas get to hundreds of south suburban children and teens for Christmas. Lauren Traut , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply TWC staffer Lena Dunn sorting some of the dolls that were donated to Together We Cope for Santa's Workshop, the agency's annual children's Christmas program. Toy donations roll in as staff prepares gift bags for hundreds of area children in need. TWC gives each child two toys, pajamas, and winter scarves/hats. TINLEY PARK, IL — Its home might be closed for the rest of the year following a fire last month, but the demands for Together We Cope's services are still great, and its staff have a long to-do list for the holiday season. The Tinley Park-based social services agency has relocated temporarily, and turned to its network of helping hands, to be able to carry out some of its work for … [Read more...] about Together We Cope ‘Elves’ Find Way Forward After Fire