Bay Area braces for weather ‘quadfecta’ of triple-digit heat, fire danger, coastal flooding, and...
Each hazard can create major problems on its own — and even more so when they overlap.
Residents Shaken After Gunfire Erupts at South Shore Beach Takeover in Alameda
Alameda residents spent Friday evening trying to make sense of a chaotic scene near the South Shore shopping center after gunfire erupted during what witnesses described as a beach takeover event. The shooting left two people injured and sent emergency responders flooding into the area, temporarily shutting down a stre
S.F.’s most ambitious Mexican restaurant in years is unlike anything else in the Bay...
The follow-up to their acclaimed Dalida, chef-couple Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz have now turned their Michelin-honed prowess to the Mexican cuisine of Laura’s background.
Oakland man had more than 4K pounds of illegal fireworks: sheriff
(KRON) — An Oakland man who was arrested for allegedly selling illegal fireworks online was found to have more than 4,000 pounds of fireworks in his vehicle and residence, said the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. ACSO said the investigation began when a detective came across an Instagram account advertisin
Oakland police investigate suspicious death
The Oakland Police Department is investigating a "suspicious death" and the remains of a male body that was found Tuesday afternoon near 34th St, according to the Oakland Homicide Department on Thursday. The person's name and age weren't released, and they are still investigating the manner of death. An autopsy...
With almost all ballots processed elections in Contra Costa confirmed
No changes in new leaders elected, countywide ballot measures. But lead change in 14th Assembly District second place for November run-off According to the Contra Costa Elections Division, with the seven-day deadline to receive mail-in ballots passed on Tuesday and only 2,100 ballots remaining to be processed and 4,000
Suspect Charged for Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle in East Oakland
OAKLAND, CA — Multiple charges have been filed against 26-year-old Kamani J. Taylor, an. Oakland resident, accused of shooting at an occupied vehicle. Oakland police placed Taylor. under arrest a few hours after the shooting happened on May 6. The shooting occurred in the Fitchburg neighborhood of East Oakland,...
Berkeley OKs plan that penalizes residents for owning multiple cars
One change includes operating parking meters on Sunday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Berkeley police have made an arrest following an arson investigation that began at the animal shelter over the weekend. Police arrested Peter Taraba, 48, Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry. Authorities are also looking into whether Taraba ha
Bay Area heat wave brings elevated fire danger as residents seek relief
As temperatures climbed into the 90s and near triple digits, Bay Area residents sought relief from the heat, while fire officials warned that hot, dry conditions can increase wildfire risk.
