City Council meeting on February 26 at City Hall
The City of Newark will hold a City Council meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Newark City Hall. A special meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a presentation on the City Council’s role and communications during emergencies.
Fremont Sergeant Bitten by Police Dog is Department’s K-9 Supervisor
The Fremont police sergeant who was bitten by a police dog and accidentally shot a burglary suspect earlier this month is the department’s K-9 unit supervisor, according to city officials and the city website. The Valentine’s Day bite, which occurred during an operation by the Fremont Police Department’s crime...
Man arrested after police say he groped jogger on San Francisco Bay Trail
A man was arrested this week after he inappropriately grabbed a woman jogging on the San Francisco Bay Trail, police said. Officers used drones to find the suspect.
Pedestrian deaths prompt changes in Hayward
Three separate vehicle-pedestrian collisions in a 10-day period have prompted safety advocates to demand Hayward city leadership take steps to make roads safer for pedestrians.
‘Everyone assumed he had done it:’ Bay Area teacher accused of abuse sues famous...
Can a teacher at a famous Bay Area school prove his innocence after accusations of decades-old sexual abuse?
Conviction overturned in Sierra LaMar murder case
(KRON) — A state court of appeal overturned the murder conviction of Antolin Garcia-Torres, the man who was previously found guilty of kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill in 2012. The California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District concluded there was insufficient evidence...
A powerful Wine Country family is trying to kill the SMART train with a...
This book makes the case that taxpayer support should end for a 48-mile long passenger rail system connecting the Bay Area’s fifth largest city with small cities and towns across two counties.
Billion-Dollar Bank Paying $10,200,000 Settlement After Allegedly Badgering Customers With Non-Stop Phone Calls
A US bank is preparing to shell out more than $10 million to settle allegations that it harassed customers. A civil lawsuit accused the Las Vegas-based bank Credit One of instructing agent vendors to frequently call and harass customers in an effort to collect credit card debt, even after customers asked the bank to...
Small plane veers off runway in San Jose
A small plane veered off a runway in San Jose following a mechanical failure Friday.
BART board approves emergency service cut plan
BART officials have given initial approval to an emergency plan that could lead to major service reductions across the Bay Area. The proposal, described as a “doomsday” plan, includes the possibility of closing 10 to 15 stations to address severe budget shortfalls.
