BrisbaneCalifornia.com HOTELS • REAL ESTATE • JOBS

Brisbane Calendar of Events

Sun
27 May Tahoe Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package Deals Learn to ski or snowboard for just $29. The beginner package includes a group lesson, rental equipment and a beginner's lift …

---

Sat
20 Jul Tahoe Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package Deals Learn to ski or snowboard for just $29. The beginner package includes a group lesson, rental equipment and a beginner's lift …

---

Sun
28 Apr Tahoe Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package Deals Learn to ski or snowboard for just $29. The beginner package includes a group lesson, rental equipment and a beginner's lift …

---

See More Brisbane Events

Brisbane Area News

Hundreds attend fundraiser for Sierra LaMar search efforts

A fundraiser Friday night in Gilroy gave the public a chance to show their support for the family of missing teenager Sierra Lamar.

Live music and dancing at Jason-Stephens Winery provided some much-needed relief in what has been a stressful week for the girl's family and supporters.

Some of those who attended the event didn't even know the Sierra or her family, but said their pain speaks to all parents.

"It's very disheartening," said Cathy Cano of San Jose. "You worry all the time about every child."

Those attending Friday's fundraiser were asked to donate $20 each to help fund search-related expenses.

Sierra's father said the Santa Clara County Sheriff's announcement this week that the suspect in her disappearance is charged with murder was difficult to hear.

"That was the toughest part of this week was hearing that for us," Steve Lamar told KTVU. "We don't want to hear that and we're pretty much not going to accept it."

Marc Klaas, whose own daughter Polly Klaas was kidnapped and murdered, said a female body discovered in Pleasanton Thursday also took a toll on everyone involved in the search.

Investigators said it's unlikely the body is Sierra.

"It's such a horrible situation on every level," Klaas said.

Friday's fundraiser brought out hundreds of people.

The next volunteer search was scheduled for Wednesday morning.

_{Sat, 26 May 2012 01:03:14 -0700}

Occupy protesters rally to support man arrested in confrontation with police

Nearly 100 people rallied late into the night in Oakland Friday, angry over the arrest of an Occupy protester who got in the face of police earlier this week.

"When Chris is under attack, what do we do? Stand up fight back," was the new rallying cry for Occupy Oakland. The group demanded justice for Chris Moreland Friday night.

Protesters said Oakland police arrested Moreland shortly after a confrontation with officers outside an Oakland church.

Chief Howard Jordan held a community meeting at the church to respond to questions about the killing of 18-year-old Alan Blueford, who was shot by police earlier this month.

Police said Blueford pointed a gun before an officer shot him, but many weren't satisfied with that explanation.

Khalid Shakur also confronted police after the meeting.  

"He wasn't answering the questions of the people," said Shakur referring to Jordan.

While protesters said Moreland was arrested for a felony, the charge was reduced to misdemeanor for disturbing the peace when he faced a judge Friday.

"Everyone was practicing their first amendment rights, freedom of speech," Shakur said.

"I understand the desire to have questions answered and I understand the community's concern,” said Jordan in a statement he released.  “ I have shared both with the Blueford family and the community what information I can at this point.  I stand by my commitment to ensure a fair and thorough investigation is completed."

Moreland has posted bail and was expected to be released late Friday night.

_{Sat, 26 May 2012 00:38:54 -0700}

Man injured in shooting near Dumbarton Bridge

A man was recovering Friday night after being shot and wounded in Menlo Park early Friday evening, police said.

East Palo Alto police received call at 5:15 p.m. about the a shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge.

When officers arrived they found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound near his car, which was parked on the northbound side of Highway 101 at Woodside Road, said Menlo Park police Sgt. Kevin Paugh.

The victim was treated at the scene and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Paugh said.

Police said they believe the shooting occurred on the westbound lanes of the Bayfront Expressway between University Avenue and Willow Road in Menlo Park.

The suspect’s car is described as a dark green, four-door car. There were four black male passengers inside the car at the time of the shooting, according to police. The suspect’s car was last seen traveling westbound on Bayfront Expressway toward Willow Road.

Menlo Park police officers were still investigating the incident. No further information was available as of 9:10 p.m.

The Menlo Park Police Department is asking anyone with information to call (650) 330-6300 or the Anonymous Tip Hotline at (650) 330-6395.

_{Fri, 25 May 2012 21:36:54 -0700}

News Source: MedleyStory More Local News Stories