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Ian Cull
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Asst. News Director at @kxly.com. 2-time national award-winning journalist. Gonzaga alum.
Past: @nbcbayarea.com
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$608: the cheapest ticket to see #Messi in San Jose tonight for Quakes v MIA match.
And it’s general admission. (Via StubHub)
May 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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BREAKING: All BART service has been suspended around the Bay Area.

BART says its due to a computer networking problem. The latest:
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BART trains go dark systemwide due to ‘computer networking problem'
BART trains went dark systemwide Friday morning due to a computer networking problem, the transit agency said on social media.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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JUST IN: Disgraced former San Jose councilman Omar Torres changes plea to no contest.

This is happening on the same day SJ is holding special election for his replacement.
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Disgraced former San Jose councilman Omar Torres pleads no contest to sex crimes
Disgraced former San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres pleaded no contest Tuesday morning to charges of sex crimes with minors.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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BREAKING: Former UFC star Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years in prison. He pleaded no contest to attempted murder from 2022 shooting.

Deputy DA asked for 30 years to life. Defense asked for time served and probation.

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Ex-UFC fighter Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2022 shooting
Former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison for a shooting that took place more than two years ago.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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UPDATE: The VTA said it has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to order striking transit employees back to work serving thousands of South Bay riders while it works out a new contract.
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VTA asks Gov. Newsom to intervene in transit worker strike
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority said Saturday it has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to order striking transit employees back to work serving thousands of South Bay riders while it works out a...
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March 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Gov. Newsom has spoken out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports. nbcbay.com/ozhhjCj
March 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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NEW: Statement from San Mateo Co. Sheriff Christina Corpus, as it appears Measure A will pass. It will give the Board of Supervisors the power to remove her from office with a 4/5ths vote.
March 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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San Mateo Co. Sheriff Christina Corpus is in trouble. 85% of mail-in ballots support giving the board of supervisors the authority to remove her from office.

The next batch of results from vote centers come at the top of each hour.
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March 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Stanford announces hiring freeze amid concerns about federal funding cuts
Stanford announced a hiring freeze amid growing concerns about cuts and delays in federal funding.
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February 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Rare video captures a super pod of more than 2,000 dolphins breaching off the coast of Monterey Bay.
Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off California
Among the pod were northern right whale dolphins, one of two dolphin species without dorsal fins.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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UPDATE: The Hillsborough Police Department said an officer was shot at the department's parking lot and is expected to make a full recovery.
Officer-involved shooting near Hillsborough Town Hall sparks shelter-in-place advisory
Law enforcement responded to the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the Hillsborough Town Hall and police department on Saturday.
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February 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Copper wire theft continues to plague San Jose and leave many residents in the dark due to thieves stripping wires from public lights. nbcbay.com/BJcXvlV
February 22, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Atmospheric river leaves flooded streets, sparks outages in South Bay: #MorganHill
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Bay Area storm: Atmospheric river leaves flooded streets, sparks outages in South Bay
Another storm soaked the Bay Area on Thursday flooding streets and knocking out power to thousands in the South Bay.
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February 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is speaking out publicly for the first time since she entered prison. nbcbay.com/qDVzLvV
Elizabeth Holmes speaks out for first time since entering prison
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is speaking out publicly for the first time since she entered prison.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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San Jose's RV problem: Where are people going when they’re forced to move?
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February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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East Bay hip-hop artist P-Lo is putting Bay Area culture and music center court for NBA All-Star week. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/p...
Rapper P-Lo spotlights Bay Area culture with NBA All-Star Game in town
An East Bay hip-hop artist is putting Bay Area culture and music center court for NBA All-Star week.
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February 7, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Heavy rain is approaching the Bay Area. Track the storm using our interactive radar. nbcbay.com/0VFC9jB
February 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted for alleged bribery, mail fraud, wire fraud "and other illegal practices to manipulate and
corruptly influence the levers of local government," the FBI says.
Live press conference here: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/e...
Watch live: Feds provide update on former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's indictment
Seven months after the FBI raided Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home, reports indicate that a federal grand jury had indicted her and her longtime partner, Andre Jones.
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January 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Dozens of Bay Area firefighters head to Southern California to battle wildfires.

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Bay Area firefighters head to Southern California to battle wildfires
Bay Area firefighters have joined forces with other crews to contain several wildfires in Los Angeles County. Ian Cull reports.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Updates on LA wildfires:
-at least 2 killed and 1,000 structures destroyed

Eaton Fire:
-32,500 under evac orders
-38k are under evac warnings
-13k structures at risk

Palisades Fire:
-37k under evac orders
-20k under evac warnings
-15k structures at risk
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At least 2 dead as destructive wildfires burn in and around Los Angeles
Multiple massive wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force, leaving at least two people dead.
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January 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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NBC LA has continuing live coverage of the Palisades Fire and others igniting in Southern California here: www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news...
Live updates: Pacific Palisades fire burns hundreds of acres with stronger winds in forecast
The Pacific Palisades fire is burning on a day of strong winds in Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California.
www.nbclosangeles.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Santa Cruz Wharf to remain closed while officials assess damage.
Our story with new video today: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/s...
Santa Cruz wharf to remain closed while officials assess damage
Powerful seas fueled by recent storms, a wharf more than a century old battered by hundreds of storms and a construction zone made for a “perfect situation” Monday for the partial collapse of the Sant...
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December 25, 2024 at 5:35 AM
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A non-profit is delivering holiday cheer to kids that often can't make it out of their own home due to an illness, injury, or medical issues. #BayArea
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Nurses spread holiday cheer to Bay Area children with medical conditions
A nonprofit is delivering holiday cheer to kids that often can’t make it out of their own home due to an illness, injury or medical issue. Ian Cull reports.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:31 AM
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The entire command staff at the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has now either resigned or called for Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign, except for the Undersheriff.

Our story with the latest details: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/p...
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office captains call on Christina Corpus to resign
Add five captains reporting to Christina Corpus to the growing list calling on the San Mateo County sheriff to resign following the release of a scathing independent report detailing allegations again...
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November 22, 2024 at 4:07 AM
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JUST IN: San Mateo Co. Asst. Sheriff Matthew Fox has resigned, his union confirms.
He was just promoted to the role in September.

This comes as the SMC Board of Supervisors called for Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign this week. She said she will not.Background:
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Deputies union continues call for San Mateo County sheriff to resign
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association continues its push for Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign after a scathing independent report detailing allegations against her office was released by...
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November 15, 2024 at 4:31 PM