Alameda County Authorities Accused of Illegally Recording Attorney-Client Talks
DUBLIN, Calif. — A Bay Area defense attorney’s discovery of a recording of a confidential conversation with her client while reviewing evidence in a murder case has raised new constitutional concerns about attorney-client communications, according to the Mercury News. Just weeks before trial, Deputy Public Defender Sara Star...
Trio held after 5 hurt in stabbing at Peninsula restaurant
A stabbing at a restaurant near Redwood City left five people hurt. San Mateo County sheriff's deputies arrested three suspects.
California made them rich on paper and now they’re stuck
**In the rolling hills of Marin County a couple in their late sixties sits at their kitchen table surrounded by decades of memories. Their home bought for less than two hundred thousand dollars in the 1970s now appraises for over three million. On paper they are wealthy beyond their wildest youthful dreams. Yet the prospect […] The post California made them rich on paper and...
Berkeley robbery probe nets unrelated armed suspect
Berkeley police arrested an armed man Saturday while searching for robbery suspects near Strawberry Creek Park, authorities say. The man caught officers' attention because he matched a robbery suspect's distinctive description but, as it turned out, was not part of that crime, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry. Anthony Earl Johnson, 24, did end up in jail in connection with the...
Caldecott Tunnel bores to close overnight this week for maintenance work
Caltrans is warning East Bay commuters about upcoming overnight closures of the Caldecott Tunnel on Highway 24 this week for cable relocation, tunnel washing, and routine maintenance.
University of California, Fremont Releases Undergraduate Course Catalog
This past Tuesday, the University of California, Fremont (UCF) officially released its list of prospective courses for the 2027-2028 school year. Located close to the heart of Silicon Valley, UCF has plans to leverage its optimal location and industry connections to provide world-class tech education. Released courses reflect this, with courses on semiconductor engineering (ENG56: Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing, ENG29: Processing of...
Oakland airport jet fuel spill sends hundreds of gallons down storm drain
A jet fuel spill at Oakland airport during maintenance on a UPS plane sent 200 to 250 gallons onto the tarmac and into a storm drain, officials said.
Bay Area suburb could be without water until the end of the week
The water system became contaminated last week in the area of Cuesta Park, officials said.
Contra Costa County Assistant Auditor Controller Peter Karumbi runs for Auditor Controller
The dedicated public servant and CPA with an MBA offers 14 years of experienced financial leadership, integrity. For more than 14 years, Peter Karumbi has proudly served the people of Contra Costa County through his work in the Auditor‑Controller’s Office. His career began as an entry‑level Accountant I, and through hard work, integrity and a deep commitment to public service, Karumbi advanced...
Oakland Laborers Allege Over $300,000 in Wage Theft at Public Housing Redevelopment
In East Oakland, several construction workers allege that they are owed more than $300,000 in total wages for their roofing labor on a large, publicly funded affordable housing development. Partially funded by the Oakland Housing Authority, the renovation project took place last year at Lion Creek Crossings, which has hundreds...
