Oakland Woman Testifies She Drove Suspected Killer Away From Gas Station Murder
A woman testified at a preliminary hearing in June in an Oakland courtroom that she drove the suspected killer of 29-year-old Darnesha Williams away from the scene of a gas station shooting, telling the court that the suspect confessed to the crime right there in her truck. The testimony came in the case against Lanae Adams, who faces murder charges in connection with Williams's death outside the Kwik Serve station on East 12th Avenue in January 2025.
Oakland music legend condemns festival after woman dies in extreme heat
Sheila E. is criticizing organizers of a California jazz festival after a woman died during the outdoor event in temperatures near 100 degrees, saying the concert should have been stopped.
2 Lucky ‘Lottery’ Winners Will Get a San Ramon Home For Under $300k
Two households will have a chance to buy a new San Ramon home for a price that sounds almost unbelievable: $241,407. The homes are part of the city's Below Market Rate Home Ownership Program at Lennar's Iron Horse Village development. Each has two bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and approximately 1,187 square feet, according to the City of San Ramon's housing program page. They are located at 3029 Bolster Loop and 2005 Bolster Loop.
ALPR Alert Leads to Arrest of Oakland Man, Recovery of Stolen Vehicle and Gun...
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 49-year-old Oakland man was arrested after an automated license plate reader alert helped San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies locate a stolen vehicle and recover a handgun and two large-capacity magazines in Victorville. Kimini Randall, 49, was arrested Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately...
The 3 most beloved California restaurants that are now gone
California’s restaurant scene has lost several longtime favorites in recent weeks, following the September closure of a 54-year-old Dana Point landmark. From Sherman Oaks barbecue to San Pedro sushi and…
Seniors sustain major injuries in Berkeley hit-and-run crash
A driver fled after striking two elderly pedestrians in Berkeley on Wednesday night, causing major injuries, according to preliminary reports. Berkeley police have called in their Fatal Accident Investigation Team, which handles serious crashes as well as fatal ones. Someone called 911 to report the crash at 8:50 p.m., according to emergency call logs reviewed by The Scanner. The Berkeley Fire Department found a man and woman in the northbound lanes of Eighth Street near University Avenue, accor
Kentucky judge throws out suit bankrupt coal company brought against California city
The coal company was contracted to ship 13 million tons of coal a year from a new West Coast terminal.
Building on the American Dream: An Oakland Engineer Inspired by His Father
Engineering is often associated with numbers, plans, and structures, but behind the technical work are people, places, and the experiences that shape how they approach their craft. For Kais Hamidi, that story begins with his father, an immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1991 and soon opened an automotive rep
Seniors sustain major injuries in Berkeley hit-and-run crash
A driver fled after striking two elderly pedestrians in Berkeley on Wednesday night, causing major injuries, according to preliminary reports. Berkeley police have called in their Fatal Accident Investigation Team, which handles serious crashes as well as fatal ones. Someone called 911 to report the crash at 8:50 p.m.,
Kentucky judge throws out suit bankrupt coal company brought against California city
The coal company was contracted to ship 13 million tons of coal a year from a new West Coast terminal.
