DHS agents spotted at SF Ferry Building
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Uniformed and armed agents with the Department of Homeland Security were spotted at the San Francisco Ferry Building Monday morning. Three DHS agents were first seen standing at the building’s main entrance around 9:40 a.m. Monday. The agents were not masked but wore tactical vests clearly...
1995 Hayward cold case fatal shooting reopened by sheriff’s office
(KRON) — A fatal shooting in Hayward has remained unsolved for more than two decades. Now, the case has been reopened by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office as detectives ask the public for help. On Monday, Aug. 21, 1995, about 12:29 a.m., Neil Wilson, 31, was shot and killed on West Sunset Boulevard near Royal […]
Burglary Suspect Nathan Hoang Dies After Violent Confrontation with Hayward Police Caught on Camera
Hayward police report that suspect, later identified as 42-year-old Nathan Hoang, forced entry through a patio door of a victim’s home before being spotted in the front yard. When officers arrived, Hoang fled through neighboring properties and was eventually seen climbing onto a rooftop. Officers attempted to...
WATCH: Skysurfing pioneer surfs Bay Bridge in daring stunt
(KRON) – Ever thought you would see someone sky surf on the rails of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge? Energy drink company Red Bull facilitated one of its athletes to jump 5,500 feet from the sky and complete the first skysurf and grind across the bridge on Saturday. The gnarly stunt was performed by American...
Mayor Lee Celebrates Pastor Ken Chambers’ 60th Birthday at Westside Missionary Baptist Church
OAKLAND – Westside Missionary Baptist Church hosted a community celebration on Aug. 17 in honor of Pastor Ken Chambers’ 60th birthday, highlighting his decades of service and advocacy for Oakland’s most vulnerable residents. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee served as the keynote speaker, presenting Pastor Chambers with a...
San Francisco developer turns stalled housing project into 425 affordable apartments
The developer said that, while it’s not giving up on market rate projects, its current strategy is to pivot some of its planned developments to affordable projects.
500 appear at Oakland sideshow, police union complains about staffing
OAKLAND, Calif. - Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels. Oakland sideshow, car on fire. In Oakland, a sideshow of about 500...
The Enormous Swap Meet In California Where You Can Fill Your Trunk For Under...
In a world of sleek shopping malls and one-click purchases, there exists a glorious anomaly in Northern California – a sprawling, sensory-overloading wonderland where bargain hunters and curious wanderers alike can fill their vehicles with treasures without emptying their wallets. The San Jose Flea Market stands as a...
Valley Water land sees reduction in San Jose homeless camps
As efforts to clean up trash and clear homeless residents from local waterways continue, officials are working to make sure people don’t just move from one location to the next due to lack of housing. Valley Water has removed 462 homeless encampments from its land since implementing a no...
Oakland’s Chinatown celebrates annual street festival in the wake of crime concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s Chinatown was buzzing with food, culture, and community spirit on Saturday, as the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce hosted its 36th annual StreetFest. Organizers of the two-day event said it was an important effort to uplift small businesses and encourage foot traffic, especially...