Ousted bishop ordered to pay $12 million in restitution to defrauded church
OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — A judge ordered a defrocked bishop who defrauded his congregants to pay over $12.4 in restitution on Wednesday, after hearing oral arguments Tuesday and debating a monthly payment amount he could feasibly make. Former African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Bishop Staccato Powell, 65, pleaded...
Dash cam video: Wild chase on I-80 ends with two arrests
(KRON) — Dash camera video released by the American Canyon Police Department Wednesday shows two shoplifters spinning out-of-control in an SUV during a high-speed chase with police on Interstate-80. The incident began Tuesday morning when an ACPD officer spotted a black Hyundai Kona near Veterans Park. “The vehicle...
California infant cold case linked to North Texas “persons of interest”
Using forensic genetic genealogy, authorities have identified the family of a newborn found dead in a California park. Now, Texas DPS and San Bruno police are asking for public help to solve the decades-old crime.
Pleasanton workers hit by new round of Kaiser layoffs
Pleasanton employees behind the scenes of Kaiser Permanente’s direct health care operations were among those impacted by the company’s most recent round of layoffs. Although Kaiser’s patient-facing Tri-Valley outposts were not among those impacted by the strike, 43 administrative and IT workers at the East Bay health...
Union City police investigating possible kidnapping attempt of 11-year-old girl
Police said the girl told officials she was riding her scooter to school when someone grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and tried to pull her.
Bay Area Regulators Settle With Wastewater Plant for $734,000 Over Foul Odor
San Francisco Bay water quality regulators announced Wednesday a $734,000 settlement with C&H Sugar, three years after the company’s Crockett wastewater plant sent out an extreme smell for more than a month following an equipment failure. This comes a month after the same company settled with Contra Costa County...
Massive Retailer Cancels 317,000 SqFt Flagship Store in Dublin, California
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA — One of the world’s biggest retailers has officially scrapped plans for a long-anticipated flagship store in Dublin, pulling the plug on a project that dominated local development chatter for nearly a decade. City officials said IKEA recently notified Dublin that it intends to sell its...
New California Law Lets Counties Seize RVs — Even if Their Owner Lives in...
A new California law would allow the counties of Alameda and Los Angeles to seize recreational vehicles (RVs) deemed inoperable or abandoned as part of a pilot program that will be in effect between January 2026 and January 2030. Assembly Bill 630, introduced by Mark Gonzalez, authorizes the counties to...
Alameda residents concerned about proposal to eliminate only grocery store on Bay Farm Island
A proposal could eventually lead to the elimination of a Safeway and other businesses on Alameda's Bay Farm Island to make way for affordable housing, but officials say it does not meet city requirements.
Ellie the Pit Bull–Husky Mix — The Blue-Eyed Snugglebug Ready to Steal Your Heart!
Meet Ellie, a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier and Husky mix weighing 52 pounds. With her stunning blue eyes and gentle curiosity, Ellie is the perfect blend of independent explorer and affectionate cuddlebug. She may start off a bit reserved, but it doesn’t take long for her tail to lift and her bright personality to...
