Officer who killed Danville men asks for early release from parole
(KRON) — A former police officer who killed two Danville residents in separate police shootings was released early from prison this year after serving less than half his sentence. On Thursday, ex-officer Andrew Hall will appear in a Contra Costa County courtroom as he attempts to convince a judge to grant an early...
Oakland hired a contractor to help people with AIDS. But services weren’t delivered
Federal funds that were supposed to be used to help residents with HIV or AIDS secure housing and medical assistance have gone unaccounted for, according to a new investigation. A report published by the city auditor last week identified glaring problems with the AIDS Project of the East Bay. Founded...
Oakland chef and accused abuser revives Berkeley burger restaurant
Chef Charlie Hallowell, who faced numerous accusations of sexual and verbal abuse at Oakland’s Pizzaiolo, has opened another restaurant. In an email to supporters, the Pizzaiolo team revealed that it had revived the defunct Berkeley restaurant Station Burger. Renamed The Station, it’s meant as a permanent home for...
Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules
Berkeley can clear the encampment of homeless residents at Ohlone Park with three days’ notice, a federal judge has ordered. Berkeley first posted notice April 14 that encampment residents had two weeks to clear out of the park, but the Berkeley Homeless Union filed a lawsuit May 27, the day before the deadline,...
Bay Area Gas Could Reach $8/Gallon if Benicia Refinery Closes, UCSD Report Warns
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – Following multiple fires and air quality-related fines, Valero has said that it plans to shut down the Benicia, California oil refinery in 2026. Now, a new report from UCSD warns that the impact of a refinery closure in California gas prices would be devastating. The...
Report: Crime and disinvestment have weakened Oakland’s economy
A report by a leading Bay Area think tank has found that Oakland’s high crime rate and chronic disinvestment have weakened the city’s economy. The report was published by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute.The 57-page document argues that police understaffing and the erosion in public trust in government have...
Driver’s disabilities led to CHP chase and crash that killed Oakland teacher, lawyer says
A man who authorities say crashed into two pedestrians, killing an Oakland high school teacher, has cognitive disabilities that caused him to panic and act on impulse, according to his attorney.
Photos: Large number of illegal fireworks seized in Alameda storage unit
(KRON) — Investigators uncovered more than 1,500 units of illegal fireworks, including professional-grade explosives, at a storage facility in Alameda, announced the Alameda Police Department on Thursday. APD said a tip about illegal storage and sales led them to the huge discovery just ahead of the July 4th holiday....
San Mateo Man Sentenced to 52 Months for Attempted Illicit Activity with Minor
In a case that San Mateo residents have closely watched, 38-year-old Richard Smith, who was previously arrested under suspicion of illicit contact with a minor, has been handed down a 52-month prison sentence. According to a post by the San Mateo County District Attorney, Smith was called "every parent's worst...
South Bay law enforcement informing public that new ICE detention tactics are legal
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office says there's been an increase in ICE arrests at county and state buildings, but even with sanctuary policies, they say they can't do anything about it.
