Bay Area woman accused of assaulting flight attendants, faces decades in prison
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A Contra Costa County woman is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants while flying to San Francisco International Airport in late June, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday. Reshma Kamath, 40, of Bethel Island, was indicted by a federal grand jury on two...
Bay Area food banks in ‘crisis mode’ despite government shutdown ending
"We are still in crisis mode, and we are prepared to be that way into next year as well," said Caitlin Sly, CEO of the Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano, noting the longest shutdown in United States history and the disruption to SNAP benefits has set families back.
Bay Area hit twice by the same storm system; new cold front arrives tonight
OAKLAND, Calif. - The same parent low-pressure system that brought more than 5 inches of rain to the Santa Cruz Mountains on Thursday is still impacting Northern California – and will bring another round of rain and wind to the Bay Area on Sunday night. After producing widespread light...
Two $600K Powerball tickets sold in the Bay Area
(KRON) — Lightning struck twice in the Bay Area last night. Two lottery tickets sold in the Bay Area hit all five lotto numbers from Saturday’s Powerball drawing, according to the California Lottery website. The tickets are each worth $609,497. The tickets were sold at the Rotten Robbie gas station at 1655 Foxworthy...
Prayers Pouring In After ‘Horrific’ Deadly Bicycle Crash Sunday
Prayers are pouring in following a "horrific" deadly bicycle crash this weekend. A deadly crash happened near a U.S. college campus this weekend. The crash happened in California, near UC Berkeley. It happened on Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley, authorities report. "The cyclist was heading south ...
Big rig driver killed in crash on Interstate 80 near Truckee
The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-80, east of Hirschdale Road, around 1:20 a.m.
Unraveling the Mystery of the Ancient East Bay Hills Wall
A mysterious ancient wall in the East Bay hills has sparked curiosity among locals and online communities. The origin of the wall remains unknown, with no records from Spanish, Mexican, or indigenous populations. A user on social media recently shared a Google Maps link to a piece of the wall, asking for any...
People Drive From All Over California To Just Eat At This Unfussy Barbecue Restaurant
There’s a certain magic that happens when smoke meets meat for hours on end, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. That alchemy occurs daily at Everett & Jones Barbeque in Oakland, where California barbecue pilgrims make journeys of hundreds of miles just to experience what might be the Bay Area’s most...
Highway 580 Shutdown: Police Search for Shooting Evidence
In an unexpected incident that occurred on the 580 highway towards Hayward, police units were reported to have abruptly blocked the highway, causing a significant traffic jam. The incident, which took place around 10:40 am on November 16, left many drivers and commuters puzzled and seeking answers. The exact cause of...
Oakland couple arrested for Walnut Creek carjacking, armed robberies in Antioch, Pittsburg, El Sobrante
Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakland PD’s, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office assist. Both of history of arrests: Julio Villalobos held on no bail, Britney Zuniga held on $850,000 bail. On October 20, 2025, at approximately 2:20 pm, a victim called WCPD dispatch to report that his work vehicle had just been stolen. The victim...
