Redwood City can now fine homeless residents if an encampment isn’t cleared out
The city must provide two warnings and offer shelter within a 72-hour period. If they do not move, the city could charge homeless residents with a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500.
South Bay husband-and-wife legal duo that took on ‘David and Goliath’ sinkhole case against...
When retirees Doug Ridley and Sherry Shen ran out of money to pay their legal bills amid a yearslong battle with their homeowners association, their attorneys agreed to push on without pay. Lawyers Terence and Mary Ann O’Hara — a San Jose husband-and-wife team who have been married for 37...
Nine-year-old boy slain by father in San Jose park identified
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — The mother of a 9-year-old boy who was stabbed to death by his father in San Jose’s Cataldi Park spoke out Tuesday about her son and his father’s mental health. James was an empathetic and “extraordinary child” who attended Brooktree Elementary School, his mother, Sandra Rencontre, said. He...
Man faces life sentence in San Leandro murder case
(KRON) — A man has been charged with murder in the killing of 41-year-old Casey Way, who was shot while walking her two dogs with her boyfriend in San Leandro last week, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced Tuesday. Rohith Sunil, 21, of San Jose, faces up to 50 years to life in […]
Cops on Bikes — APD Launches New Business Patrol
If you see some of “Alameda’s Finest” roaming our business districts on bikes—or in patrol cars—be sure to stop and say hello. They’re part of a dedicated Business Patrol launched this week by Alameda Police Department (APD) to support local businesses and their patrons.
Man stole military tech from Southern California company to benefit China
A Bay Area man has admitted to stealing missile-detecting technology for the benefit of China. San Jose resident Chenguang Gong, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of trade secrets, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release. Gong, a former engineer who is a dual citizen of the United States and […]
72-year-old Bay Area nun gets medal in her 1st powerlifting contest
Way to go, strong sister! Sister Pat Farrell got a medal for her efforts for benching 77 pounds -- and deadlifting 160 pounds, which is more than her body weight.
Bay Area Rapper LaRussell shares emotional reunion with grieving fan
LaRussell offered unexpected comfort to a grieving fan, who was navigating immense loss during his recent Berkeley concert. Malik Cross, 33, was shot and killed in East Oakland on June 27, while driving near 21st and International in what his family believe was an attempted robbery. Vallejo - Bay Area...
Hundreds rally to prevent development on historic Bay Area campus
Without protection, the site could be "altered to beyond recognition."
Smash-and-grab robbery at Sunnyvale jewelry store foiled by armed employees
Armed employees thwarted the latest attempt to rob a jewelry store in Sunnyvale by smashing a vehicle into the building, authorities said.
