This Bay Area city has a major geese poop problem that’s costing them nearly...
In this San Francisco Bay Area city the biggest nuisance isn’t traffic or housing prices – it’s geese poop. And it’s about to cost taxpayers nearly $400,000 to get rid of the problem. Hundreds of Canadian geese have made themselves at home in Foster City, California , leaving behind droppings that foul lagoons, drive...
‘Incredibly missed’: Retired Bay Area police K9 passes
(KRON) — A retired Bay Area police K9 has crossed over the rainbow bridge. The Pittsburg Police Department is in mourning Sunday for the loss of K9 officer Jager. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of our beloved retired K9s,” the Pittsburg Police Department wrote on social […]
Homes scorched in San Leandro fire
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - Two homes were damaged by a fire in San Leandro on Sunday morning. Alameda County Fire Department crews were sent about 10:55 a.m. to the 2200 block of Upland Road on reports of a house fire, according to a department statement. Firefighters learned at the scene...
Oakland police to encrypt radio traffic, cutting off public access
OAKLAND, Calif. - Changes are coming to Oakland police radios. Starting Wednesday, all police radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years. Critics, including lawmakers and civil rights advocates, call the move dangerous and a blow to transparency....
Huge “Workers Over Billionaires” Rally Coming to Walnut Creek on Labor Day
Walnut Creek, CA —Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa will host a Labor Day rally and march in Walnut Creek as part of the national Workers Over Billionaires movement. The event is meant to stand in solidarity with working families and communities across the country, protesting what organizers describe as billionaires...
Child care is broken. Bay Area power couple’s PBS documentary ‘Make a Circle’ shows...
Bay Area filmmakers Jen Bradwell and Todd Boekelheide’s “Make a Circle” follows California child care providers, from low pay to union wins, capturing the crisis through tender classroom moments.
Cohen: When Washington fails workers, California must lead
Laura Reyes began experiencing terrible pain on her shift at a local Burger King. She quickly went to management, saying she was very ill and needed to leave work. Management did not allow her to leave. Laura went back to work, fearing for her job, and the pain got worse...
Bay Area family’s RV allegedly damaged by renter who took it to Burning Man
(KRON) — A Redwood City family says it’s taking legal action against a renter who allegedly drove their RV to Burning Man without permission, causing thousands of dollars in weather damage to the camper. The renter’s contract specifically stated that the RV could not be taken to Burning Man, RV owner Ronnie Guinto...
3 worker deaths at San Leandro company take center stage at California hearing
A San Leandro company took center stage at a California hearing after 3 workers have died there. State Assmb. Liz Ortega wants to create a law to hold employers more accountable for worker safety. A KTVU investigation revealed Alco Iron and Metal had the most number of worker deaths at...
California faces dry lightning, wildfire threat as monsoon thunderstorms return
A forecast shift means heat isn’t expected to last as long but thunderstorms are more likely as monsoon moisture surges toward California.
