New evidence reopens Modesto native Zachary Jackson’s 1993 murder case
MODESTO, Calif. — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has reopened the 1993 murder case of Zachary Jackson following the discovery of new evidence. Jackson, a 30-year-old native of Modesto, was found shot to death inside his home in unincorporated Hayward on June 17, 1993. The case has remained unsolved for more than...
Poll finds Oakland voters support Mayor Barbara Lee, want more cops
Most Oakland voters want to see more police, more surveillance, and fewer homeless encampments, according to a recent survey from the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this month, the research firm FM3 surveyed 735 likely Oakland voters online and by phone about city issues and policies. The survey...
Family of murder victim frustrated after suspect mistakenly released from East Bay jail
A murder suspect mistakenly released from an East Bay jail last week is still on the run. Now, the family of the victim says they're frustrated by the way the case is being handled.
The Story of a Family’s Two-Decade Journey Blending Thai and Vietnamese Flavors in Hayward
Twenty years ago, in the heart of Hayward, a young couple took a chance on a dream. Sunny and Lulu Ho—he, a Vietnamese refugee who had worked every odd job imaginable, and she, a Thai immigrant who had once been a waitress and a bank teller—decided to open a restaurant together. They called it Red Chili, a name that...
Unlicensed Smoke Shop on Webster Street Shut Down After Resident Complaints Lead to Seizures
On October 16, 2025, the Oakland Police Department's Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) inspected an unlicensed smoke shop on the 1400 block of Webster Street. The inspection followed reports from local residents. Investigators seized psilocybin...
Alleged Oakland Sureño gang members arrested in sweep; face charges for racketeering, murder
Nine alleged members of Oakland-based Sureño street gangs are facing racketeering charges in connection with murders and other related crimes, federal officials said Wednesday.
Milpitas Jail Uses Trained K9s to Detect and Prevent Drug Smuggling at Elmwood Correctional...
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is using two trained K9s, Ollie and Kai, to address drug smuggling at the Elmwood Correctional Complex in Milpitas. The facility covers 62 acres and houses more than 2,000 inmates. Staff report ongoing attempts to bring contraband into the jail.
SNAP shutdown: Nearly half million San Francisco Bay Area residents rely on CalFresh
CONCORD, Calif. - The clock is ticking for the 42 million Americans who rely on federal food benefits as the government shutdown drags on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will run out of money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — by Saturday if Congress does not act. The...
Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Union City on Decoto Road
A pedestrian crossing a busy thoroughfare in Union City during the morning commute was hit and killed by a vehicle Wednesday, authorities said.
Oakland police search for missing 13-year-old boy
General Malone was last seen on Oct. 23 near Westlake Middle School, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
