Oakland’s Controversial Decision: Rejecting National Guard and Flock Cameras Amid Rising Crime
The recent decision against the use of national guard, California Highway Patrol (CHP) assistance, and Flock cameras in Oakland has sparked a heated debate on social media. The city, which is grappling with crime, has been criticized for rejecting these measures. Flock cameras, in particular, have been touted as a...
County Urges Immigrants Eligible for Medi-Cal to Enroll Before the End of 2025
Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County strongly encourages adult undocumented residents without health insurance to enroll in Medi-Cal this year while they are still eligible. Starting Jan. 1, people ages 19 and older with what the state defines as unsatisfactory immigration status (UIS) – a category that includes...
Big Box Showdown Looms At Oakland Army Base As Costco Circles North Gateway
Oakland could be inching toward its own Costco, as Councilmember Carroll Fife has introduced a resolution to start formal talks with the retailer and a private developer for the North Gateway parcel at the former Oakland Army Base. The move would only let staff negotiate terms, not sign off on a sale, zoning change...
Video: Parking Lot Shootout Erupts when Suspect Fires on Calif. Police
• Police say a 40-year-old man pointed a firearm at officers and fired from behind a parked vehicle before surrendering after a brief shootout. • No one was struck in the exchange, and the suspect was booked on multiple charges, including three counts of attempted murder. By Jason Green. HAYWARD,...
Disgusting San Jose Restaurant Exposed for Dropping Meat on Concrete: ‘Call the Health Dept!!’
I’ve always been told to be careful what I eat whenever I go somewhere unfamiliar. No matter how much you might trust a place, you never truly know what someone might be doing to the food being served to you. A shocking discovery was recently made near San Jose, California, when a well-known restaurant had an...
3 in 10 Bay Area residents can’t cover basic needs, new report says
After years of decline, we're seeing a drastic increase in the number of Bay Area residents living in poverty. "These numbers are a wake up call," said Sam Cobbs, Tipping Point Community CEO.
Detectives Seek Witnesses in Road Rage Homicide
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) detectives are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating a violent road rage confrontation that left a Tracy father of nine dead near the Castro Valley BART station. On Saturday, November 8, at around 7:40 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded...
Still Not Home After 3 1/2 Hours in Traffic
A local resident experienced an unusually long commute home from Hayward to Brentwood on a recent evening. Leaving Hayward at 4:30 PM, the individual found themselves still stuck in traffic at 8 PM, a significant delay from their usual arrival time of 6 PM. The cause of this delay was later revealed to be a hazardous...
Midnight Serenade: Coyotes Stir Westborough Neighborhood
Residents of Westborough have reported unusual coyote activity in the early hours of the morning. On November 18th, around 3am, the howling of coyotes was heard by a resident who had left their window open. This resident has seen coyotes in the area before but had not heard them howl in such a manner. The howling...
Confirmed ICE Presence Sparks Community Response in West Oakland
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) has confirmed the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in West Oakland. The ICE agents were last spotted near the intersection of 31st Street and Market Street. The development has sparked discussions on social media, with users sharing information and...

















