Suspect shot by police near Fremont elementary school
(KRON) — One person was shot by police in Fremont at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, according to the Fremont Police Department. The shooting happened near the intersection of Alta Drive and Racine Avenue, near John G. Mattos Elementary School. “At this time, we can confirm that there was an officer-involved shooting,”...
A Popular East Bay Cupcake Spot is Miraculously Back from the Dead
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – The legend of the phoenix suggests that the mystical bird would occasionally crumble to ash, only to return to life in a new form. That’s probably only a myth. But a popular cupcake spot in San Ramon is channeling that old legend, with a miraculous return–just two days before Valentine’s Day.
Why gas stoves could be the No. 1 polluter for many Bay Area residents
A Stanford researcher replaced his own gas stove after monitoring pollution levels in his kitchen — and scientists say millions of Americans may face similar risks.
Laundry argument leads to stabbing with kitchen knife, Fremont police say
(KRON) — An argument over laundry led to a victim being stabbed with a large kitchen knife, according to the Fremont Police Department. FPD said officers responded on Feb. 4 to a Birchwood Terrace apartment building to investigate a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim received medical aid from...
75-year-old man convicted of East Palo Alto murders found fit for parole
(KRON) — A 75-year-old man who has been behind bars for the last 50 years for an East Palo Alto double murder was found suitable for release on parole on Thursday, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. John Meachum was 25 years old on Nov. 19, 1976, when he fatally shot a […]
Coliseum BART ‘Mobile Drug Store’ Traffic Stop Ends In 157-Gram Bust
A Thursday night traffic stop in the Coliseum BART station parking lot ended with officers seizing suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl that police say were packaged for sale. BART officers arrested the driver after concluding the car was operating as an apparent mobile drug store. The suspect was booked...
An East Bay school district struck a deal with its teachers union. Then came...
San Francisco teachers were basking in a deal reached Friday with the school district that will give them raises and fully funded healthcare. But before they pop Champagne, they may want to glance across the bay to see what can be lost after a big win. A strikingly similar scene...
Bay Area hospital seeks help identifying man with distinctive tattoo after train crash
Alameda Health System is asking for the public’s help identifying a man in his 30s who was critically injured after being struck by a train in Richmond.
San Jose Tết Festival draws crowds as Bay Area welcomes Year of the Horse
Many Asian Americans across the Bay Area are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse.
Great Pets for Cuddles and Mischief: Life with Star and Comet
Stephanie Cameron is a volunteer with Rattie Ratz Rescue in the bay area of California. Each month KRL will be featuring a column from Rattie Ratz. While it’s true we should cherish our loved ones every day, Valentine’s Day can help remind us to appreciate and honor those dearest to us. It’s a day to be thankful for...
