Remember that vacant storefront tax in San Francisco? Here’s how that’s going
What we found was that while it seems to be working, there are still owners and leaseholders who don't quite understand the law.
When Livermore Police Arrested This Teen, They Found a Truly Insane Amount of Fireworks
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – What started as a simple vehicle check on May 21 quickly escalated when Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies allegedly discovered a staggering 258 pounds of illegal fireworks packed inside a 19-year-old Livermore resident’s car. Deputies also seized several dozen rounds of...
Appeals court to hear convicted killer Scott Peterson’s claim of jury misconduct
San Mateo Superior Court denied Peterson's complaint that a juror lied on the questionnaire about her own experience with domestic violence, saying she did not show evidence of bias during the trial. Now, the appeals court will reconsider that issue
This Bay Area city just got its first Chick-fil-A
MORGAN HILL, Calif. - The Bay Area’s newest Chick-fil-A opened on Thursday. It’s a first for the South Bay city of Morgan Hill. The restaurant is located on Sutter Blvd., near Cochrane Plaza. The fast food company said the site is creating about 100 new jobs. Independently owned...
Mayor Lurie wants to shake up how millions in S.F. homeless funding is spent
The proposal, which requires approval by the Board of Supervisors, would give Mayor Daniel Lurie more flexibility to direct funding toward the types of projects his administration is prioritizing.
Weekend events in the Bay Area: Block parties, book fair and more
Get outside and enjoy the nice weather this weekend by attending these events. 🕺 Fridays on Front Street: The city's newest downtown block party will be hosting its first event with live music, food pop-ups and by showing the Giants game. 4-9pm at 240 Front St. 🎸 The Damned...
Bay Area health officials warn of possible measles exposure
Health officials are warning people about a possible measles exposure at several locations in Santa Clara and Alameda counties this month.
Serial San Francisco car burglar sentenced to 3 years in prison after a dozen-plus...
AlekseiAntropov via iStock After several early releases and repeat offenses, a judge said, “That’s enough.” The post Serial San Francisco car burglar sentenced to 3 years in prison after a dozen-plus arrests appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Police investigate overnight home-invasion robbery
Berkeley police are investigating what they described as a "well-orchestrated home invasion armed robbery" on Fifth Street last month. Police say the robbery crew was inside the home for "an extended amount of time" and fled to Oakland afterward in a car with a stolen license plate. According to police, four people...
Consuming cannabis edibles could be more harmful than you think, UCSF study says
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Although often touted as a healthier alternative to smoking cannabis, new research suggests THC edibles could be equally harmful to cardiovascular health. Those are the findings of a new study from the University of California San Francisco that found a strong association between smoking...