Narcotics Investigation Results in Hazmat Response in Pittsburg
On Saturday, Contra Costa County Hazmat was dispatched to two locations within the City of Pittsburg. Just after 5:00 pm, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to the 2000 block of Sward Drive for a report of a possible drug lab involving fentanyl. The incident prompted a HAZMAT...
Bay Area police arrest man who allegedly hid ghost guns in work van
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested a San Joaquin County man on suspicion of weapons violations after his employer allegedly found so-called "ghost guns" in his work vehicle.
Iconic Black-owned Oakland restaurant targeted in another vandalism incident
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Everett and Jones Barbecue, a well-known Black-owned restaurant in Oakland, was broken into early Saturday morning, marking the fifth such incident since 2023. The break-in occurred at around 4 a.m. when three masked men smashed their way into the restaurant on MacArthur Boulevard. Despite...
L.A. Gets Green Light to Crack Down on Derelict RVs Under New State Law
LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 630 , giving Los Angeles and Alameda counties new authority to remove and dispose of abandoned or inoperable recreational vehicles - a move aimed at clearing derelict vehicles and strengthening local enforcement of RV regulations. Authored by Assemblymember...
Police Searching for 17-Year-Old Girl Who Disappeared Two Weeks Ago
Authorities in Northern California are searching for 17-year-old Morgan Crenshaw, who has been missing since late September. According to a news release from the Antioch Police Department, Crenshaw was last seen on September 29 and was reported missing by her family on October 5. Police said her disappearance is “not...
It Was A Ref Show Late Into The Night As Florida State’s Final Play...
I’m very confused as to how this was not a Touchdown. It looks like half his body is across the plane (is it plane or plain?) and he’s not down yet. I am baffled as to how you can go to the booth for this and still come away that he was down but that’s where we are with reviews an calls right now I feel like no one...
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for October 19, 2025
I was a little worried about being able to get a report together this week because of the rain we experienced on Monday and Tuesday. It’s hard for my photographer (and human companion) to be all decked out in rain gear and ski gloves, and manage my leash with the ever-present danger of me seeing another dog or heaven...
Can BART bring a Civic Center-style revival to another dilapidated S.F. station?
BART’s Civic Center Plaza was a gauntlet of despair before a revitalization. Now BART wants to achieve a similar transformation at a station that often resembles a “mini police station.”
Bay Area weather: Stratus and fog cause reduced visibility Sunday morning
(KRON) — Stratus and fog are covering much of the Bay Area this morning, with reduced visibility in places such as Half Moon Bay. The marine layer is shallow—around 500 feet—and beginning to break up offshore, but low clouds may linger along the coast. Clearing is expected by mid to late morning. Daytime highs will...
Annual Black Cowboy Parade in West Oakland – Celebrating Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
This post may contain affiliate links. Every fall, I try to find something fun, unique, and meaningful to do with my kids, and this year we decided to check out the Black Cowboy Parade and Heritage Festival in West Oakland. I’d heard about it before but had never been, and I’m so glad we finally made the trip. It...
