Driver found guilty in vehicular manslaughter of Julia Elkin
The 86-year-old artist who struck conservationist Julia Elkin while driving in the Berkeley Hills last year was found guilty this week of vehicular manslaughter. On Wednesday, a judge found Buldan Seka guilty of the misdemeanor as part of a negotiated settlement in which Seka gave up her license. If Seka complies...
Oakland police officers killed in line-of-duty remembered
(KRON) — Fifty-five names were read aloud Thursday to honor and remember Oakland Police Department officers who died in the line-of-duty. OPD Police Chief Floyd Mitchell and family members of fallen officers gathered together for a memorial procession and ceremony at the Oakland Police Department. Since the OPD was...
Oakland restaurant Pierre Pierre hasn’t paid rent in over a year, Tribune Tower landlord...
The future of Pierre Pierre, the Oakland restaurant where two customers were recently wounded in a shooting, remains uncertain. But The Oaklandside has learned that Pierre Pierre’s owners were recently given a 3-day notice to vacate by their landlord, HighBridge Equity Partners. According to a spokesperson for the...
CHP rolling out new fleet of stealthy vehicles to target ‘video game-styled’ reckless driving
Speeding shouldn't be a thrill. It's a threat, says CHP. "We are not naïve. We know that people see the black and white (vehicle), they decide this is the time to be attentive. Not on their phone. Not driving fast. But when that patrol car goes away, that behavior comes out," said Sgt. Andrew Barclay with the...
County supervisors approve millions to build farmworker housing on California coast
REDWOOD CITY, CA — In a unanimous vote Tuesday, San Mateo County supervisors approved $2 million to support affordable housing for farmworkers across the county, with a focus on rural and agricultural zones like Half Moon Bay and Pescadero, the county announced.
California’s “Click It or Ticket” Traffic Safety Seatbelt Campaign Launches in May
As summer travel ramps up, the Fremont Police Department is urging visitors and residents alike to buckle up and ensure children are riding in the proper car seats, the agency announced.
Golf returns to Bay Area with some strange changes
Golf will be back. And, for golfers, that’s all that really matters. Shuttered for the past seven weeks because of the state’s COVID-19 coronavirus-related shelter-in-place order, the nearly 50 golf courses throughout the Bay Area can open again beginning Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed Friday with Bay Area...
Milpitas Police Arrest 18-Year-Old on Multiple Charges Including Domestic Violence and Weapons Violations
In a strong response to a recent domestic violence incident, Milpitas Police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old resident who was not just facing a $185,000 Ramey warrant but was also found to be armed with a ghost gun. The young suspect is charged with domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping,...
Daughter of Bay Area radio figure faces felony charges for alleged ‘Bachelor’ paternity scheme
Laura Owens, the daughter of popular Bay Area radio host Ronn Owens of "The Ronn Owens Program," was indicted by a grand jury in Maricopa County, Ariz. on May 1 for multiple felony charges related to an alleged paternity scheme involving “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard.
Bay Area rapper P-Lo receives key to City of Pinole
(KRON) — Bay Area rapper P-Lo received the key to the City of Pinole on Wednesday. According to a press release, the Pinole City Council also declared May 7 as “P-Lo Day.” California Assemblymember Matt Haney declared that date to be P-Lo Day in the state as well. P-Lo, whose full name is Paulo Rodriguez, […]
