Bay Area college students rescue tiny gopher, but get huge ER bill
Two college students ended up being charged thousands of dollars for care that required little more than a Spider-Man Band-Aid after they were bitten trying to rescue a little gopher. Here's how 7 On Your Side helped.
Man convicted of lighting ex-girlfriend on fire in Palo Alto
(KRON) — After years of legal delays and an overturned conviction, a man who murdered his ex-girlfriend and ignited her body on fire in their Palo Alto home was found guilty for a second time. Bulos “Paul” Zumot was convicted by a jury following a retrial this week. On October 15, 2009, Jennifer Schipsi was […]
Oakland Mayor Lee hosts Bay Area mayors at gun violence prevention conference
Leaders of several East Bay cities gathered with gun violence prevention experts in Oakland for a day-long conference on Friday. Convened by Mayor Barbara Lee, the gathering focused on two central themes: collaboration at a regional level to address gun violence, and focusing on the supply side of the problem — the...
Bay Area man on probation accused of running “ghost gun factory” in apartment
A Bay Area man on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been arrested on dozens of felony charges for allegedly running what prosecutors described as a "ghost gun factory" inside his apartment.
“No Kings” protests taking place in multiple Northern California cities
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
S.F. day laborers showing up for work, but often struggle to get paid
When a truck pulls up in search of day laborers in the Mission District, they rush to be the first in. Those who are more cautious ask how much the patrón, employer, is willing to pay. But getting hired does not always guarantee getting paid. After 17 days on...
Suspects in Walnut Creek home burglary caught on camera
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - The Walnut Creek Police Department is seeking information on two people caught on camera committing a residential burglary. The crime occurred on September 25, at a home in the area of Citrus Avenue and Perada Drive. The suspects, a man and woman, were caught on a camera inside home.
New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in West Oakland, Transforming Former Homeless Encampment Site into...
The once sprawling homeless encampment at Wood Street in West Oakland has transformed substantially, now occupied by the new Prescott Station, an affordable housing development designed to aid in easing the housing crisis in the Bay Area. The development, which opened its doors earlier this week with much fanfare,...
Oakland hosts regional conference on gun violence to address ‘public health crisis’
The aim of the daylong conference is to develop regional strategies to reduce gun violence, find ways to end the illegal firearm supply and to address root causes of gun violence.
Suspects with meth paraphernalia busted in South Bay stolen mail, fake ID document scheme
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Two suspects were booked into jail for document forgery and falsifying checks, the San Jose Police Department say. What we know: — On Friday, SJPD posted photos on social media of fraudulent U.S. Passport books, Social Security cards, California driver's licenses and other fake documents.