Oakland agrees to second-largest legal settlement over OPD ‘ghost pursuit’
Twenty-seven year old Lolomania "Lolo" Soakai, of Hayward, was killed in 2022 by a car being pursued by police through East Oakland. The chase reached speeds of 100 mph, when the vehicle being pursued spun out of control in the 5400 block of International Boulevard. The collision set off a...
Waymo approved to start rides in Sacramento, San Diego and expand in Los Angeles,...
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Classic car stolen 33 years ago in San Mateo reunited with owner
(KRON) — A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle stolen in San Mateo more than three decades ago was recently recovered and reunited with its original owner, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The classic car apparently made its way to Placer County after being stolen from its owner in 1993. There, CHP officers with the Au
Earthquake Rattles Oakland
Oakland residents are hoping for a quieter day after a magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled the Bay Area Thursday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered near the Oakland Zoo and close to Bishop O’Dowd High School. The shaking was felt across a wide portion of the Bay Area, with residents r
San Leandro Sex-Date Setup Robbery Charges Filed Against LA Pair
A 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman from Los Angeles are facing robbery and attempted carjacking charges in Alameda County after authorities say they lured a San Leandro man into a fake sex date, then robbed him at gunpoint outside an Estabrook Circle apartment complex on February 9. Nafis Sami and Madison Droney
SJ: Pedestrian Who Died Days After Being Hit By Car Earlier This Month Identified
A pedestrian who was struck by a car in San Jose earlier this month and died days later was identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office. Hai Nguyen, a 41-year-old man, was identified as the pedestrian killed in the collision in the area of Tully Road and Lucretia Avenue.
Pinot’s Palette Returns to Alameda with Paint, Wine, and a Fresh Start
After a six-year absence, Pinot’s Palette has returned to Alameda, bringing its combination of painting, drinks, and socializing back to South Shore Center. The paint-and-sip studio held a soft opening on Saturday, August 8, giving invited guests a chance to test their artistic skills with a simplified version of Vince
Eataly Silicon Valley vendor shut down due to vermin
(KRON) — One of the restaurants in San Jose’s bustling Eataly Silicon Valley food facility has been shut down due to vermin. Terra Restaurant and Bar on Eataly’s third floor had its health permit suspended for vermin contamination on Friday, KRON4.com has confirmed. The County of Santa Clara Environmental Health agency
Pedestrian Critical After Late-Night Hit Near Oakridge Mall in San Jose
A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being struck by a driver last night near Westfield Oakridge Mall in San Jose. The collision happened around 10:12 p.m. at the intersection of Thornwood Drive and Blossom Hill Road, a stretch of roadway that borders the sprawling shopping center and see
Dublin beer bar closing after nearly 12 years
Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar in Dublin is preparing to close its doors after almost 12 years of operation. The beer bar announced on Facebook that it has decided not to renew its lease on Village Parkway and that its final day for serving customers will be this Sunday (Aug. 16).
