Oakland burglars fail to steal ATM on Christmas morning
(KRON) — A team of burglars failed to steal an ATM from an Oakland supermarket on Christmas morning, the Oakland Police Officer’s Association told KRON4 News. A group of masked suspects allegedly drove a truck through the front doors of the Lucky supermarket at 247 18th Street at about 7:30 a.m., damaging the facade...
Gavin Newsom’s big dilemma: Tax the rich or defy the left
Gavin Newsom has spent his tenure resisting tax increases — but in his final year in office, that could get harder.
{Shop Local} Where to Get Pinatas in Oakland
Busting open a piñata at a birthday party is a Mexican tradition that has been embraced by all. The aesthetic of colorful paper, ribbons, and often, for today’s kids, a favorite character or icon, adds an instant festive vibe to any gathering. After a recent trip to Mexico...
Christmas Eve Crash Chaos On I-280 Near Sunnyvale Leaves Two Dead
Two people were killed late Wednesday when a car slammed into the center median on Interstate 280 near the State Route 85 interchange in Sunnyvale and overturned, leaving first responders to find both occupants unresponsive. The wreck unfolded on Christmas Eve during the evening commute and drew a multi-agency...
At Berkeley Rep, catch David Sedaris’ next essays before they’re published
The humorist tours to Berkeley Repertory Theatre to read from unpublished essays, complete with audience Q&A sessions.
Flood risk remains as Bay Area emerges from Christmas storms that battered California
The weather service warned of creeks and streams rising during and after heavy showers, extending a flood watch for the Bay Area and Central Coast through 10 p.m. Friday.
San Jose Mayor Seeks to Weaken Youth Miranda Rights Protections
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The National Center for Youth Law reports that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is seeking to roll back Senate Bill 203, a state law that requires youth to consult with legal counsel before waiving their Miranda rights, a move advocates warn would allow children to be questioned by police without an...
California bracing for 25 foot waves in Christmas horror storm
The National Weather Servicer eleased a high surf advisory in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. for parts of California's coast, warning that 25-foot-waves could form near the San Francisco Bay area
More Than $800,000 In Stolen Merchandise Recovered, 13 Arrested In ‘Operation Silent Night’
More than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered and 13 suspects were arrested in a multi-agency operation targeting a retail theft network in Northern California, authorities said. The investigation began back in September when the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task...
Bay Area storm updates: Howling winds, severe thunderstorm threat
OAKLAND, Calif. - As Santa Claus made his delivery rounds Christmas morning, he encountered scattered thunderstorms that failed to dampen the holiday spirit. However, the Bay Area could see more damaging winds as a storm system continues to move through the region. Forecasters say those powerful winds will persist...
