Oakland Smoke Shop New Year’s Killing Case Splits Jury, Leaves Suspect In Limbo
Yesterday, an Alameda County jury acquitted 26-year-old Harry Black of first-degree, premeditated murder in the Jan. 1, 2023, shooting outside a smoke shop in East Oakland, but could not agree on several other charges. The split decision keeps Black, who has already pleaded no contest to a felon-in-possession count,...
Dublin’s Prominent, Weirdly-Named Outdoors Store Is Closing Forever
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA – If you’ve driven by Dublin on the highway, you might have seen the signs for an outdoors store with a hilarious frank name. I always appreciated the lack of marketing or hype of any kind in this place’s name! Sadly, though, it’s now closing forever.
Thousands march in San Francisco after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Many protests took place across the country Wednesday night in response to the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Several protests took place in the Bay Area, including one in front of the ICE headquarters in San Francisco Wednesday night. On Thursday, protestors will begin and end the day with calls...
Wanted San Jose child molester caught after tip from public
(KRON) — A San Jose man convicted of child molestation had failed to register as a sex offender for five years and was wanted on two warrants, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. This week, George Albert, 51, was found and arrested following a tip made by the community. Information on Albert’s case...
San Jose Trails Safer After Police Nab Trespasser with Unregistered Firearm and Narcotics
San Jose residents may feel a bit safer on the trails following a recent police action near Coyote Creek Trail. During a patrol conducted by the San Jose Police Department's Neighborhood Quality of Life (NQL) team, two individuals were found trespassing in the creek area. According to the San Jose Police Department,...
Vineyard owners who neglect their grape crops could be fined under new law
The State passed AB 732, giving counties the power to fine the owners of neglected vineyards from $500 to $1,000 per acre if they don't take care of them.
Hayward Man Arrested at San Mateo Chevron, Charged With Multiple Weapons Offenses
Yesterday, an incident at a San Mateo Chevron station resulted in the arrest of a Hayward man. San Mateo Police Department officers made what they describe as "consensual contact" with Abhishek Prasher at the address of 3rd Avenue and South Norfolk Street. A check into Prasher's background revealed an active felony...
Sheriff seeks leads in San Leandro center divider cold case
(KRON) — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to solve a cold case dating back 28 years. ACSO said on Jan 4. 1998, at 7:55 p.m., Samuel Canaday, 57, was found dead on the center divider of E. 14th Street near 168th Avenue in unincorporated San Leandro. “Witnesses stated that […]
San Jose woman’s suspected killer arrested in Oregon
(KRON) — A man who is accused of committing a “brutal murder” in San Jose in 1997 was recently apprehended in Oregon and extradited to Santa Clara County to face charges, police announced Wednesday. The victim, 84-year-old Alice Sharitz, lived alone in her apartment on Jackson Avenue. On October 6, 1997, a neighbor...
Ghost Dragon in Sunnyvale
Ghost Dragon is an EDM, club, and house DJ/producer. He also happens to be a talented pianist, which may be why his sets have more musicality and complexity than the average club DJ. Pure Nightclub is helping him celebrate his birthday, and he’s sure to pull out all the stops during his headlining set for such an...
