Oakland Zoo releases 1,000 yellow-legged frogs on verge of extinction
(KRON) — The Oakland Zoo released its 1,000th yellow-legged frog into California’s wilderness this week, marking a milestone for efforts to bring the native species back from the brink of extinction. The zoo’s wildlife experts have been working for a decade to save the frog species, which was nearly wiped out by a...
Prosecutors seek prison for Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 NorCal stores
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.
“Expect Major Delays” CHP Warns as i680 To Close For Entire Weekend
Drivers in Alameda County should prepare for major traffic disruptions this weekend as northbound Interstate 680 will be fully closed at North Mission Boulevard for bridge repair work. The closure begins Friday, August 8 at 9 p.m. and continues through Monday, August 11 at 5 a.m., according to the California...
Bay Area biotech company once worth $4.4 billion lays off chunk of staff
The company has a cutting-edge therapy but not stable financials.
New fast food chain will give SF Fisherman’s Wharf In-N-Out some competition
The popular fast food chain plans to serve alcohol at its upcoming wharf location.
‘Only took one puff’: Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
SAN FRANCISCO - An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping in the bathroom of a San Francisco-bound flight, then accused a flight attendant of assault after he got busted. Passenger claims he only took one hit. What we know:. Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a...
OPD reports sharp drop in violent crime for first half of 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said the first half of 2025 has seen a sharp decrease in violent crime as the department deals with a staffing shortage. According to a report from the Major Cities’ Chiefs Association, for the first six months of 2025 — compared to 2024 — Oakland has seen […]
Judge denies convicted former East Bay officer ‘s request to clear parole
A convicted former East Bay law enforcement officer on Thursday lost his bid for an early parole release. Andrew Hall, a former Danville police officer, shot and killed Laudemer Arboleda during a slow-speed chase in 2018. Hall was sentenced to six years in state prison in March 2022 for assault with a firearm in the...
San Jose police arrest four men suspected in fatal shooting
Four men were arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a man in San Jose earlier this year, police said.
Alameda police warn residents of ‘sextortion’ scam
(KRON) — The Alameda Police Department is warning residents about a rise in sextortion scams. The scam, according to police, begins with scammers reaching out to victims through social media or dating apps. Once a connection is established, the scammer typically tries to quickly move the conversation to text messages...
