Pleasanton son charged with murdering father kept explosive devices at home: DA
(KRON) — A 28-year-old Pleasanton man has been charged with first degree murder in the shooting of his father, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said Lance Chan, 61, was shot by his son, Lucas Chan, on Aug. 15 inside the family’s home on Helpert Court. Chan was arrested by...
Alameda County DA set to dismiss charges against most defendants in 2021 jail death
The charges stemmed from the death of Maurice Monk, 45, who was found unresponsive in his Santa Rita Jail cell in 2021.
Six orphaned gray fox siblings released into San Jose park
(KRON) — Six wild gray foxes were released Wednesday into Alum Rock Park in San Jose. The six kits were found in April after they were orphaned by a construction crew, the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA said. “The crew and park rangers made attempts to reunite the baby foxes with their parents but were […]
San Jose Man Sentenced to Jail for Violent Road Rage Incident in San Mateo...
San Mateo County has concluded yet another case of road rage that escalated to violence. Convicted is Alexander Keoni Williams, a 35-year-old San Jose resident. On a January afternoon, a random encounter spiraled into an attack that involved a knife, pepper spray, and threats, leading to Williams' sentencing to six...
Elderly man evicted from Fremont home days before fatal crash, family says
(KRON) — The final days of an elderly Fremont man’s life were marred by a series of heartbreaking events, according to his family. George Encarnacion, 76, was struggling with his mental health and he was evicted from his Fremont home just days before he was struck by cars on Paseo Padre Parkway, his family said. […]
San Jose Begins Clearing Its Largest Homeless Camp
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Despite pleas from advocates and encampment dwellers to postpone the clearing of Columbus Park, San Jose has begun its ambitious plan to sweep one of the city’s most prominent and longest-running homeless camps that city officials say has become a public safety hazard. At...
9 Mom-And-Pop Diners In California That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing mom-and-pop diners in California that deserve a special trip?. These 9 family-owned eateries offer delicious homestyle cooking and charming atmospheres that will make any drive worthwhile!. 1. Rae’s Restaurant (Santa Monica) Rae’s Restaurant is a true blast from the past. This little turquoise gem...
16 People Named in Alleged $400,000 Santa Clara County TJ Maxx Theft Ring
Talk about getting the Maxx for the minimum! The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16 people for allegedly stealing nearly $400,000 worth of TJ Maxx merchandise, and then reselling it at flea markets. Stealing large volumes of retail items and then selling them on the street is...
San Jose bus driver attacked by knife-wielding passenger
The Sheriff's Office said witnesses told them that around 7 a.m., a passenger was repeatedly pulling the stop request cord, which prompted a confrontation with the bus driver.
Oakland ranked 2nd most dangerous place in US as OPD staffing concerns persist
Frustration is growing with police union leaders in Oakland over staffing problems they say keep getting worse. This comes on the heels of Oakland being ranked one of the most dangerous places to live in America.