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The San Francisco Medical Examiner on Thursday confirmed the death of 55-year-old Jeffrey Vandergrift, the host of a popular Wild 94.9 radio morning show who disappeared last month. Police and firefighters said they pulled human remains from the water near Pier 39 at about 5 p.m. Wednesday evening. "At this time, we have no evidence of foul play," San Francisco Police Sgt. Adam Lobsinger said in a statement. Law enforcement turned the body, which at that point had not been identified, over to the medical examiner to conduct an investigation. Wednesday's tragic turn of events came roughly three weeks after Vandergrift's wife , Natasha Yi, said she believed her husband would not be coming back. Yi, who is also a host at Wild 94.9, said "personal information" uncovered during the search suggested that Vandergrift would not return. A figure on Bay Area radio airwaves since the 1990s, Vandergrift was known for hosting "The JV Show" weekday mornings from 6 to 10 a.m. He was last … [Read more...] about Missing San Francisco radio host found dead

San Jose police said an officer fatally shot a man Wednesday night who was allegedly wielding a machete while barricaded inside a West San Jose home with hostages, including two children. Officers and special operations personnel responded to the 900 block of Boynton Avenue near Boynton High School around 8:30 p.m., San Jose police said. Approximately an hour later, San Jose police tweeted, the incident “resulted in an officer involved shooting” and an unknown number of hostages — which included 2 children — who were safely removed from the home. The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities. Police did not immediately provide additional information about the incident. Reach Joel Umanzor: [email protected] … [Read more...] about San Jose police fatally shoot man accused of taking hostages while armed with machete

Jeffrey Vandergrift, the celebrated Wild 94.9 radio host who has been missing since February , has died, San Francisco ’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told SFGATE on Thursday. “With a heavy heart, we must confirm that the body found near Pier 39 on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as our dear friend, family member & colleague, JV,” wrote his employer, Wild 94.9, in a March 23 Twitter post. “We are devastated to know now that JV is gone. Please keep his wife Natasha, his family, and close friends in your thoughts and prayers.” A longstanding figure in the Bay Area community, the “JV Show” host cultivated a dedicated audience of listeners at the hit radio station over the years. He was perhaps best known for his mischievous on-air antics, often pulling pranks and making people laugh, according to the station . He was also open about his own personal hardships. The station and Vandergrift’s wife, Natasha Yi, were aware of his ongoing battle with Lyme … [Read more...] about ‘Devastated’: Body of radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift found in San Francisco

The Nob Hill neighborhood lives up to its "hill" moniker . The neighborhood climbs from Van Ness on one side and then back down to Powell Street on the other, and up from Bush Street down to Broadway. This is one of San Francisco's most historic neighborhoods, full of gorgeous sites and fabulous hotels and restaurants to luxuriate in. Things to do and see in (and from) Nob Hill Nob Hill's center point is at the top of the neighborhood's and very much worth the climb: one square block of beauty with the unforgettable Grace Cathedral at one end and the luxurious Fairmont San Francisco and InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotels at the other. The intersection of California and Mason streets may not be the highest point in San Francisco — Mount Davidson holds that honor at 938 feet — but it definitely feels that way when you find yourself looking down at the rest of the city. It's easy to see why the "Big Four" railway magnates — Charles Crocker, Mark Hopkins, Collis … [Read more...] about The best ways to experience San Francisco’s beloved Nob Hill

Sponsored By 0 Real Estate Look inside the most recent homes to hit the local open-house circuit. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN LEANDRO, CA — Searching through houses up for sale on the internet can make you feel like you're going in circles. To get a true feeling for a house, you really have to see it in person. That’s where open houses come in handy: No more bumbling around in the dark! For all the future homeowners in the San Leandro area, we’ve listed two recently listed houses, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Here is an address, photo, price and bedroom/bath information for each property listed — including a home with 3 beds and 1 bath for $639,000, and another in the San Lorenzo area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $818,000. Looking for more photos and information? Just click on any address to learn more. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list … [Read more...] about San Leandro Area: This Week’s Latest Open Houses

0 Community Corner Buddy the cat soaks up the sun. Bea Karnes , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN LEANDRO, CA — Buddy the cat soaked up sunshine last Saturday, ahead of a new round of storms. He should have several days to dry out, including a sunny weekend. Get ready, Buddy! Thank you for sharing your photo, Miyo Burnett. If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Northern California, and that show off your unique talents. Email it to [email protected] Also See: Planting Seeds In Egg Shells: San Leandro Photo Of The Day Grape Hyacinths Bloom: San Leandro Photo Of The Day Kitty Hunkers Down: San Leandro Photo Of The Day Purple Cymbidium: San Leandro Photo … [Read more...] about Sphinx Kitty: San Leandro Photo Of The Day