No more calling ‘shotgun’? California could ban teens from riding in the front seat
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for its newsletters. Calling “shotgun” to ride in the front seat might no longer be an option for smaller California middle and high schoolers. Citing crash statistics that show small-framed children, regardless of age, are disproportionately hurt in crashes...
Alleged MS-13 gang leader linked to nearly a dozen murders, on the run for...
An MS-13 gang leader was arrested in Long Island on Tuesday for his alleged role in nearly a dozen murders in California and Nevada, the Justice Department announced.
Pleasanton man arrested after telling police he killed his mother
(KRON) — Police in Pleasanton arrested a man on Tuesday who told them he had killed his 71-year-old mother. According to the Pleasanton Police Department, Malcolm Tilley, a Pleasanton resident, walked into the police station’s lobby at 4:45 p.m. Tilley, 31, told police he’d killed his mother following a dispute....
Suspect In Assault On Police Officer Charged By District Attorney
A man accused of attacking an Oakland police officer is facing several charges related to the assault, according to Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson. Lawrence Holley, 48, was arrested on Friday after allegedly attacking the officer while they were in their patrol car at a traffic light at 104th...
Greenfield Police joins large-scale search and arrest operation
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Greenfield Police announced they were part of a large-scale search and arrest operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Greenfield Police aided in the operation alongside San Jose Police Department, King City Police Department, Monterey County Sheriff's Office and others....
Court orders former Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran to pay sanctions for failing to appear...
There’s been yet another installment in the ongoing legal battle between former Milpitas City Manager Steve McHarris and the City of Milpitas – and this one has involved former Mayor Rich Tran…. During a March 27 hearing, the Superior Court of Santa Clara County ruled that Tran will...
East Bay man arrested, suspected of killing 71-year-old mother
Malcolm Tilley, 31, of Pleasanton, was booked into jail on suspicion of murder.
These Bay Area cities just increased sales tax rates. See the list
OAKLAND, Calif. - Beginning April 1, many residents across the Bay Area can expect to pay more at the mall and restaurants thanks to sales tax increases taking effect in 21 cities. In Sonoma County, residents will see a countywide sales tax increase due to Measure I approved by voters...
Body found inside car parked on Hwy 101 shoulder in San Mateo: CHP
(KRON) — A body was found inside a car parked on the shoulder of Highway 101 in San Mateo Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP received a call at 2:10 p.m. about a vehicle on the right shoulder of Highway 101’s southbound lanes near Highway 92. Crews arrived at the scene […]
California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
