Breaking News Reporter
Austin Turner
Austin Turner is a Bay Area News Group breaking news reporter for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. A graduate of San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism, he returned to the Bay Area after spending time covering high school sports for the Red Rock News in Sedona, Ariz. Prior to that, he had professional bylines in outlets such as SB Nation, the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Expertise: Breaking news
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Westbound lanes of Bay Bridge closed as protesters call for Gaza ceasefire
A protest on the Bay Bridge forced westbound lane closures on the Bay Bridge on Thursday morning.
‘Unorganized’ rain and strong winds move toward Bay Area
While the rainy weather was predicted to be "unorganized" on Wednesday, most of the Bay Area was expected to be hit with widespread rain and wind by the evening, according...
‘You have to turn yourself in’: San Carlos beheading defendant’s mother gives emotional testimony while son skips out on trial
Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta is accused of the brutal daytime killing of his child's mother, allegedly using a sword that he pulled from his car as the two were arguing.
Bay Area forecasts trending drier than previously predicted, but wet Wednesday anticipated
About a half-inch of rain at the most is expected during the next system Wednesday, forecasters said.
Wet week expected in Bay Area, but ‘typical winter system’ more likely than atmospheric river
Rain totals pushing two inches for the week are expected in parts of the Bay Area according to the National Weather Service.
Redwood City police arrest man they say ‘terrorized’ parents, community
Police arrested a man Thursday after he allegedly lit a fire in the backyard of his parents' home, causing a standoff with police in Redwood City.
San Jose police arrest two in connection to alleged organized crime spree
San Jose police announced the arrest of two men allegedly involved in an organized crime spree that involved armed robberies and scams.
Man charged with threatening San Mateo County judge after guns were stripped from him
A man was formally charged Wednesday on allegations that he threatened a San Mateo County judge in May, according to the county's District Attorney's Office.
Redwood City man, 75, arrested after rescuer spots child porn photo on computer, police say
A first responder allegedly found child pornography on a Redwood City man's computer while treating him for a medical emergency, later leading to his arrest, according to police.
San Jose police arrest man in connection to Cinco de Mayo shooting
Police say they arrested a man Tuesday in connection to a Cinco de Mayo shooting that left a man injured in South San Jose.