Bay Area’s uneven population comeback fueled by one group
One county's population is almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
Brutal Decapitation of Sea Lion at Doran Beach Prompts $20K Reward for Leads, Suspected...
Authorities are urgently seeking leads in a shocking case of wildlife mutilation that occurred at Doran Beach. According to a press release from NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, a California sea lion was found decapitated on Christmas Day at Doran Regional Park. The gruesome discovery prompted NOAA officials to...
Hidden Gold Rush Towns Of California’s Mother Lode
Ever wondered what life was like during the Gold Rush? California's Mother Lode region holds the key. Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada foothills, these hidden towns offer a glimpse into the past. Picture narrow streets lined with historic buildings, each telling tales of fortune seekers and dreamers. From the...
Safe Zones in California for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
Significant vulnerability to nuclear threats is also a problem for the state of California, which is well-known for its large population and its economic might. Because of the large number of military sites, metropolitan areas, and strategic assets that it possesses, it is an ideal target for any prospective strikes...
Suspect in one of 1st post-Proposition 36 cases in Bay Area appears in court
Last November voters passed Proposition 36, making it, in some cases, a felony when committing retail theft, rather than just a misdemeanor. One of the first post-Prop 36 cases in the Bay Area was in court on Thursday. Marcos Smith-Pequeno has been charged with several organized retail theft incidents, specifically...
The 4 Seasonings Steakhouse Opens in Antioch
It may have taken the Fosters a decade to turn a dream of opening a restaurant into a reality but Four Seasonings Steakhouse in Antioch is now open. Located inside a tiny entryway located at 304 G Street, nestled between Off the Charts and the Rivertown Treasure Chest, William and Erica Foster, along with Betty Ware,...
Mother killed by suspected DUI driver in Concord while on way to work
CONCORD, Calif. - A mother was on her way to work in Clayton when she was killed by a suspected drunk driver this past weekend. Her heartbroken husband spoke about their loss and their message to others not to drink and drive. "I miss my wife," said Armando Sanchez. He...
Doctor convicted of raping woman he met on Tinder during Bay Area work trip
(KRON) — A North Carolina eye care doctor who was visiting the Bay Area for work in 2023 was convicted Thursday of raping his Tinder date at a SFO hotel, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. Nizar Fathallah Saleh Abdelfattah worked as an ophthalmologist in Durham, N.C., when he was at the […]
Company that allegedly sold ‘sham’ health insurance plans to Californians settles for $1.3 million
California Attorney General Rob Bonta says a $1.2 million settlement has been reached with a company accused of advertising and selling “sham health insurance” in the state over the last several years. According to the Attorney General’s Office, Sedera, Inc. and Sedera Medical Cost Sharing Community, sold their plans...
California Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery, Plans to Buy Brother a New Car
CORONA, CA — A woman in Corona recently struck it big, winning $1 million on a California Lottery scratcher, and her first plan is to buy her brother a new car. J. Garcia often gives her brother $20 to buy lottery tickets, knowing he enjoys playing. Late last year, her brother purchased a ticket at Cardenas Market on...