Suspects Allegedly Ram Unmarked San Ramon Police Cars; Officer Injured, Two Arrested
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – A police officer was injured in San Ramon in late December in a ramming incident tied to a car burglary bust. According to police accounts reported by multiple outlets, detectives were conducting surveillance around 11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, after receiving information that suspects...
Classic hot dog restaurant closes in Oakland
Notable Bay Area restaurant and bar closures from last month include a 41-year-old San Jose taqueria, a long-running Vietnamese bistro in Berkeley and more.
Military flare found at S.F. beach is safely detonated, authorities say
A military marine flare washed up at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach and was safely detonated after closures by Park Police and bomb squads.
Legendary SF indie rock venue to close after 35 years
Bottom of the Hill, the legendary Potrero Hill rock club that's been a launching pad for emerging artists and a central hub for San Francisco's independent music scene, will close at the end of the year after three decades. State of play: Owners Ramona Downey, Kathleen Owen and Lynn Schwarz confirmed the decision in...
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in 28-Year-Old Cold Case of Samuel Canaday...
It has been 28 years since Samuel Canaday, 57, was discovered dead on a street in San Leandro, and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public to help bring closure to a case that has grown cold. On the evening of January 4, 1998, Canaday's lifeless body was found on the center divider of E....
Tommy Lee Jones’ family breaks silence after daughter’s death in San Francisco
The family of actor Tommy Lee Jones has issued a brief statement asking for privacy following the death of his daughter, Victoria Jones.
San Jose Housing Permits Plummet 41% – What It Means for Renters and Buyers
The Silicon Valley housing market has entered a strange new chapter. Home prices remain near record highs, yet construction is practically grinding to a halt. What happens when one of America’s most expensive cities stops building? Turns out, the consequences ripple through every corner of the real estate landscape....
Pleasanton Police Say Arrest Made in Storage Unit Burglary Spree
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – If you’re not careful, your clutter could soon become someone else’s payday. That’s the message from the Pleasanton, California police. The department said in a statement that in late December, they nabbed a thief who had been allegedly breaking into local storage units and stealing what...
Tommy Lee Jones’ Daughter Victoria Died of Suspected Overdose, 911 Dispatch Audio Reveals
Emergency dispatch records indicate that Victoria Jones, the daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, may have died from a drug overdose. Victoria, 34, was found unresponsive early Thursday morning, Jan. 1, at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel, where she was pronounced dead. According to emergency dispatch audio, the...
California city offering 24 months of rental assistance for low-income residents
CALIFORNIA – The city of Milpitas announced that it has partnered with FORWARD – a program administration for local governments, to launch the city’s Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP) round two.

















