Alameda police warn residents of ‘sextortion’ scam
(KRON) — The Alameda Police Department is warning residents about a rise in sextortion scams. The scam, according to police, begins with scammers reaching out to victims through social media or dating apps. Once a connection is established, the scammer typically tries to quickly move the conversation to text messages...
San Pablo: CHP detectives arrest suspect in I-880 shooting investigation
California Highway Patrol (CHP) detectives arrested a 39-year-old Hayward man in connection with a May freeway shooting on Interstate 880. Detectives identified Rony David Murciascastillo as the suspect after a May 26 incident in which a driver reported being shot at while merging onto northbound I-880 from Jackson...
Bay Area native’s $15,000 Howard University grant money rescinded due to federal education cuts
As summer winds down and students prepare to return to the classroom, some are grappling with unexpected financial challenges tied directly to federal budget cuts.
Bay Area man charged with stealing rare and historical Chinese manuscripts from university
A Bay Area man was formally charged with stealing $216,000 worth of rare and historical Chinese manuscripts from a university library in Los Angeles County, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
San Jose police arrest 4, seek 5th suspect in deadly shooting
Police in San Jose announced four arrests and are searching for a fifth suspect following a deadly shooting in East San Jose earlier this year.
San Bruno woman arrested for allegedly attempting to ram security guard with vehicle
(KRON) — A San Bruno woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to pepper spray a security guard and ram him with her vehicle early Wednesday morning. According to the San Mateo Police Department, a report came in at 3:36 a.m. of a suspicious vehicle and driver who was refusing to leave a private parking lot […]
Bay Area horse ranch manager charged with animal cruelty in horse’s death
The manager of a horse-riding ranch in the Bay Area has been charged with animal cruelty following the death of a horse that authorities said was badly emaciated.
Alameda Fire Department Rescues Man Found in Ballena Bay
On Monday, August 4, at approximately 2:43 p.m., Alameda Fire Department (AFD) personnel responded to a call for water rescue near the Ballena Bay Marina, according to a department report posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Fremont teen missing for nearly 2 weeks found safe, police say
A Fremont teen who has been missing for nearly two weeks has been found safe, police said Thursday.
San Mateo police warn of scam targeting seniors at self-service checkout lines
San Mateo police say that after the victim agrees to purchase the item, the scammers will then distract them and ring up several other items before running off.
