Recent Westfield Valley Fair shooting sparks safety concerns
On Nov. 28, 2025 – Black Friday – a 17-year-old male fired shots outside of a Macy’s in the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall due to an argument with another shopper. The incident happened around 5:40 p.m. and three people were shot. In the past few years,...
Overturned big rig on I-880 in Oakland blocks lanes of traffic
(KRON) — An overturned big rig on Interstate 880 in Oakland was blocking traffic Monday. The injury crash occurred on the southbound lanes of I-880 at 29th Avenue, blocking the right and center lanes. Drivers are being advised to expect delays, use alternate routes and avoid the area. The California Highway Patrol...
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District won official recognition from the state this month, guaranteeing financial and technical assistance for the cultural zone over the next few years. The district — located along the 14th Street corridor between Lake Merritt and I-880 — is one of 10 newly...
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who retired in 2022, recounted her own story and uncovered the stories of others at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in California.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 4 in Antioch while fleeing from police
A person who was fleeing from police in Antioch was hit and killed by a vehicle on Highway 4 in Antioch on Monday, authorities said.
Bay Area Hospital Safety Sins Exposed In New Chronicle Database
A new database from the San Francisco Chronicle is pulling back the curtain on hospital safety problems across California, giving Bay Area patients a clearer look at where things have gone wrong inside local medical facilities. The searchable tool compiles state inspection narratives and deficiency reports into a...
Beloved Fremont Brewpub Jack’s Taps Out On New Year’s Eve
Jack's Brewing Company, the long-running brewpub at the Fremont Hub, will pour its last pints on New Year's Eve, closing the doors once the kegs run dry. A fixture at the Hub since 1999 and a favorite of generations of East Bay regulars, the spot is now selling through its remaining beer before shutting down after...
Vigil, gala to commemorate 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death
(KRON) — It’s been nearly 17 years since Oscar Grant was shot and killed on the Fruitvale BART station platform. On New Year’s in 2009, the young Oakland man was shot by BART police. A movie was made about it called “Fruitvale Station,” starring Michael B. Jordan and directed by Ryan Coogler. Grant’s mother is […]
Bay Area man hospitalized from surfing accident, GoFundMe created
(KRON) — A man from Suisun City is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries suffered in a surfing accident in Pacifica on Dec. 10, according to a GoFundMe page created to support his recovery. The man, only identified as “Josh,” was hit in the head by his board during the accident, cracking his skull. […]
More arrests made in brazen San Jose jewelry store smash-and-grab
(KRON) — Two more people have been arrested in a brazen smash-and-grab robbery that took place at a San Jose jewelry store earlier this year. The violent armed robbery occurred at Kim Hung Jewelry in the 1900 block of Aborn Road at around 2:05 p.m. on Sept. 5. According to the San Jose Police Department, […]
