Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules
Berkeley can clear the encampment of homeless residents at Ohlone Park with three days’ notice, a federal judge has ordered. Berkeley first posted notice April 14 that encampment residents had two weeks to clear out of the park, but the Berkeley Homeless Union filed a lawsuit May 27, the day before the deadline,...
Bay Area Gas Could Reach $8/Gallon if Benicia Refinery Closes, UCSD Report Warns
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Following multiple fires and air quality-related fines, Valero has said that it plans to shut down the Benicia, California oil refinery in 2026. Now, a new report from UCSD warns that the impact of a refinery closure in California gas prices would be devastating. The...
Report: Crime and disinvestment have weakened Oakland’s economy
A report by a leading Bay Area think tank has found that Oakland’s high crime rate and chronic disinvestment have weakened the city’s economy. The report was published by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute.The 57-page document argues that police understaffing and the erosion in public trust in government have...
Driver’s disabilities led to CHP chase and crash that killed Oakland teacher, lawyer says
A man who authorities say crashed into two pedestrians, killing an Oakland high school teacher, has cognitive disabilities that caused him to panic and act on impulse, according to his attorney.
Photos: Large number of illegal fireworks seized in Alameda storage unit
(KRON) — Investigators uncovered more than 1,500 units of illegal fireworks, including professional-grade explosives, at a storage facility in Alameda, announced the Alameda Police Department on Thursday. APD said a tip about illegal storage and sales led them to the huge discovery just ahead of the July 4th holiday....
San Mateo Man Sentenced to 52 Months for Attempted Illicit Activity with Minor
In a case that San Mateo residents have closely watched, 38-year-old Richard Smith, who was previously arrested under suspicion of illicit contact with a minor, has been handed down a 52-month prison sentence. According to a post by the San Mateo County District Attorney, Smith was called "every parent's worst...
South Bay law enforcement informing public that new ICE detention tactics are legal
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office says there's been an increase in ICE arrests at county and state buildings, but even with sanctuary policies, they say they can't do anything about it.
2025 Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest Celebrates Local Creativity
Alameda’s 2025 Sand Castle and Sand Sculpture Contest hosted 492 participants creating 40 stunning sand castles and 65 eye-catching sand sculptures this past Saturday, June 21, at Crown Beach. With creativity, teamwork, and good cheer, this beloved annual event once again celebrated imagination in every grain of...
Animal trauma could be linked to bad human behavior, Bay Area marine mammal experts...
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito wants to protect marine creatures from well-meaning humans. That's after a study confirmed evidence of human involvement in a significant percentage of animal rescues.
$30M SuperLotto ticket sold at Cotati gas station
(KRON) — A $30 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold at a Bay Area gas station earlier this year and the winner recently came forward to claim the prize, according to the CA Lottery. The ticket, with the numbers 3, 13, 17, 23, 35 and 24, was sold on March 5 at a 76 Gas […]
