Woman helped suspected San Jose killer hide from police: court documents
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A San Jose man was allegedly murdered after he hired a prostitute to drive to his apartment, according to court documents recently filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court. An associate of the woman fatally shot the victim on May 2, court records state. The accused killer was identified by [
Late Night Quake Swarm Jolts South Bay From Its Sleep
Yesterday, a string of small quakes rattled neighborhoods across San Jose and other parts of the South Bay, shaking residents out of bed and lighting up text threads and neighborhood chats. Instead of one big jolt, the motion came in a quick-fire cluster of tremors that seismologists label an earthquake swarm, and it s
Golden Gate Bridge tolls, transit fares increase take effect July 1
Drivers will see a toll increase on the Golden Gate Bridge starting July 1 as part of a multiyear toll increase to fund bridge and maintenance operations. The toll rate for drivers with FastTrak will jump from $9.75 to $10.25, while the carpool toll rate will increase from $7.75 to $8.25. The new toll rates […] The po
Whale Fatalities Spike Along California Coast; Two Humpbacks Found Dead in June
Since June 20, two humpback whales have been found dead in the Bay Area, according to The Marine Mammal Center. The first deceased humpback was spotted in Marin County at the Point Reyes National Seashore, while the second whale was located at San Mateo County’s Martin Beach on June 23.
Oakland man found guilty for torturing girlfriend, Oakland artist Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, to...
Victor Tyrone Frieson III was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, an artist and musician.
Bay Area man who sold fake Willie Mays memorabilia gets federal prison sentence
Daniel Damato pleaded guilty to wire fraud and admitted to obstructing the FBI’s investigation into a million-dollar fraud scheme.
“Yiked Up” Alameda Beach Takeover Thwarted
Alameda residents concerned about a beach takeover scheduled for Saturday, June 27, were relieved to find out that a coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement effort prevented the planned unlawful gathering at Alameda’s Crown Memorial Beach. Tensions were heightened after an AI-generated flyer advertising “Yiked Up at
Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions
Good Taste offers a menu for eating well in the Bay Area. This week, I’m sharing some promising summer debuts worth your excitement!. The grand opening for the Oakland return of Reem’s happened last Friday, and I’m sure The Town is going to embrace the new Jack London Square flagship after five years away! Reem’s is no
Bake Sum balances expansion with employee well-being
In 2021, Joyce Tang started Bake Sum at the Bread Project’s commissary kitchen. Five years later, the bakery recently moved into a second location in Alameda. Since those first pastry box pop-ups in Berkeley, Bake Sum has expanded its repertoire. There are more cakes, cookies, milk buns and mochis, and more flavors.
San Francisco’s typical one-bedroom rent has topped $4,000 for the first time
Renters searching for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco now face advertised prices that have crossed a threshold no previous market cycle reached. The typical one-bedroom asking rent in the city has topped $4,000 a month for the first time, according to the MTC/ABAG Vital Signs indicator that tracks advertised r

















