Go Go Amigo Murder Meltdown: Oakland Suspect Walks Free
An Oakland murder case that once looked bound for trial has effectively collapsed, ending today with the release of a local man who had spent years behind bars awaiting his fate. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge against Josiah Dempsey and took a plea that credited him with time already served, closing the book on a case tied to the July 1, 2024 killing of...
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, April 10
Good morning! It’s April 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be mostly cloudy and cool with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. There is a 88% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 51. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Thunderstorms now, changing to mostly cloudy...
Santa Clara’s Tastiest Charcoal-Grilled Korean Barbecue Spot Stays Open Until Midnight
The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene. I love the moment you...
Hayward’s St. Rose Hospital affiliating with Stanford Health Care
HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) — St. Rose Hospital in Hayward is affiliating with Stanford Health Care to stabilize access to medical care for hundreds of thousands of residents in Alameda County. The small, independent, nonprofit hospital has been making a difference in the Hayward community for more than 60 years. “Anecdotally, so many people have told […]
Vigorous squall line could bring downpours, severe winds to Bay Area
A potent squall line is forecast to sweep through the region Saturday afternoon, raising the risk of lightning, downpours, severe wind gusts and even an isolated tornado.
As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades
Many Bay Area homeowners facing rising insurance premiums are also being asked to pay for costly upgrades before they can get or keep coverage, according to insurers and industry professionals. Insurers may require new safety measures, such as a gas shutoff valve, to reduce potential losses.
28-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Alameda County, Police Seek Public Help
Authorities in Alameda County are searching for a 28-year-old man who has been reported missing, prompting concern from both law enforcement and family members. According to the Berkeley Police Department, Hadari Darden was last seen on Saturday in the Berkeley area. Officials confirmed that he has been officially classified as a missing adult. The case has been reported to both Berkeley police...
Update: Man shot multiple times in South Berkeley
Berkeley police are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds Thursday night. It's the first injury shooting in Berkeley since October 2024 (aside from a non-fatal police shooting last year). The man, who appeared to be in his early 20s, was conscious at the scene, according to early reports. Several vehicles and an apartment building were...
Oakland fired its Human Services director after just 5 months
In December, Oakland announced the hiring of Dr. Jason Lester to lead the Human Services Department, which oversees homelessness services and programs for seniors, disabled residents, and children. In a press release citing his extensive career in social services, Mayor Barbara Lee said his “experience and dedication to Oakland values make him the perfect person for the role.”
Popular Amsterdam coffee roaster holding limited-time pop-up in Bay Area
(KRON) — A popular coffee roaster overseas is bringing its flavors from Amsterdam, Netherlands to the San Francisco Bay Area. (No, it’s not Dutch Bros as the drive-thru coffee chain was founded in Oregon.) Dak Coffee Roasters is doing three limited-time pop-up events in San Francisco and Palo Alto next week, it announced in a […]
