Broadcaster Greg Papa laid off by KNBR as part of shuffle in midday programming
KNBR has laid off longtime Bay Area voice Greg Papa, 63, who was diagnosed with leukemia just over a year ago and returned to his North Bay home last month after a life-threatening hospital stay.
USPS worker attacked outside San Leandro post office
(KRON) — Authorities are searching for a suspect who brazenly assaulted a USPS worker at an East Bay post office last week. A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the attacker. On July 27 around 3 p.m., a San Leandro postal worker was outside […]
Atherton’s $10M Enclave Faces 30 Caltrain Townhomes Jammed Onto One Acre Under SB 79
One of California’s priciest enclaves is about to get a very un-Atherton housing test: a 30-townhome proposal on a single acre near Menlo Park’s Caltrain station. The plan would put five three-story buildings where the town’s default development pattern has long been one home on a sprawling lot. Six of the proposed hom
Pediatrician gives tips for easing back-to-school anxiety
(KRON) — Summer vacation is almost over, and the 2026-2027 school year is just days away for students across the Bay Area. KRON4 spoke to a pediatrician Tuesday about how parents can help their children handle back-to-school anxiety. “For a lot of families it’s about getting back into the swing of things. And that’s no
A Major U.S. City Has Spent Millions Fighting Illegal Dumping—Yet the Problem Keeps Growing
Illegal dumping has become a serious challenge for many cities, but one Bay Area community is facing growing concerns over whether its current cleanup efforts are making a real difference. A recent report from The Oaklandside, supported by a detailed city audit, found that millions of dollars are being spent each year
Four Juveniles Arrested After Joyriding Disturbance in Los Gatos as Police Respond to Late-Night...
LOS GATOS, CA — Four juveniles were arrested in Los Gatos after police responded to a disturbance tied to joyriding, according to the East Bay Times. The incident drew a law-enforcement response in the Santa Clara County town, where officers moved in after reports of disruptive behavior. Details about...
Jury convicts man who torched mezuzah scroll in Berkeley
(KRON) — Alameda County jurors convicted a man who torched a Jewish mezuzah scroll at a religious center in Berkeley, prosecutors said. The jury found David William Denton, 45, guilty of arson Tuesday. His conviction stems from an incident on February 6, when Denton used a pocket torch to vandalize and burn a scroll th
Electrification propels Caltrain into the ranks of the continent’s best transit systems
Bay Area – A railroad that spent years rebuilding itself is now being recognized as one of the best transit systems on the continent. Caltrain will receive the American Public Transportation Association’s Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement award this fall in Chicago, placing the Peninsula rail agency
Bay Area hip-hop icon Too $Hort celebrates new music and a legendary career
He’s a Bay Area legend whose influence helped define West Coast hip-hop and whose music continues to resonate across generations. With a career spanning four decades, countless hits, and a legacy that’s still growing, he’s proving that passion for the craft doesn’t have an expiration date.
4 apartment units damaged, 3 cats rescued in San Leandro fire
(KRON) — The Alameda County Fire Department said four apartment units were damaged after a fire broke out at an apartment building in San Leandro on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported, and firefighters rescued three cats from the scene. The fire was reported just after 6:50 p.m. in the 4700 block of Springlake
