AC Transit driver injured in possible domestic violence incident aboard bus
An Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus driver was involved in a possible domestic violence incident aboard the bus on Monday morning, transit officials said.
Under Mayor Lee, Oakland Is Cutting Red Tape for Small Business Permits
One of Mayor Barbara Lee’s top priorities, along with housing, illegal dumping, homelessness, and public safety has been to respond to calls for permit reform, a longtime concern of economic development groups and community advocates who have complained that complex and restrictive permit rules are squashing small...
Oakland sideshows: Police issue 21 citations and tow four cars
Oakland police officers issued citations and towed cars after back-to-back sideshows that rocked the city early Sunday.
DHS agents spotted at SF Ferry Building
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Uniformed and armed agents with the Department of Homeland Security were spotted at the San Francisco Ferry Building Monday morning. Three DHS agents were first seen standing at the building’s main entrance around 9:40 a.m. Monday. The agents were not masked but wore tactical vests clearly...
13 Massive Thrift Stores In California Where You Can Fill A Cart For $30...
Looking for incredible thrift stores in California where your dollars stretch like magic?. These 13 bargain wonderlands offer amazing deals and unique treasures that will keep your wallet happy and your home stylish!. 1. Buffalo Exchange (San Francisco) Buffalo Exchange isn’t your average thrift store – it’s the...
Mini Cat Town opens new location on Cal Ave in Palo Alto
After a 10-month pop-up at the Stanford Shopping Center, the kitten rescue nonprofit Mini Cat Town opened its first standalone location on California Avenue in Palo Alto. The relocation comes after city planners issued a notice reclassifying Mini Cat Town from a “retail pet store” to a “kennel/boarding” facility....
Burglary Suspect Nathan Hoang Dies After Violent Confrontation with Hayward Police Caught on Camera
Hayward police report that suspect, later identified as 42-year-old Nathan Hoang, forced entry through a patio door of a victim’s home before being spotted in the front yard. When officers arrived, Hoang fled through neighboring properties and was eventually seen climbing onto a rooftop. Officers attempted to...
San Francisco developer turns stalled housing project into 425 affordable apartments
The developer said that, while it’s not giving up on market rate projects, its current strategy is to pivot some of its planned developments to affordable projects.
500 appear at Oakland sideshow, police union complains about staffing
OAKLAND, Calif. - Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels. Oakland sideshow, car on fire. In Oakland, a sideshow of about 500...
Oakland’s Chinatown celebrates annual street festival in the wake of crime concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s Chinatown was buzzing with food, culture, and community spirit on Saturday, as the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce hosted its 36th annual StreetFest. Organizers of the two-day event said it was an important effort to uplift small businesses and encourage foot traffic, especially...
