Alameda County Judge Allows Challenge to CDCR Practice of Withholding Release Funds to Proceed
ALAMEDA, Calif. — An Alameda County Superior Court judge has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over its decades-long practice of withholding “gate money” from people released from prison, according to an article by Salahi. The ruling,...
How illegal ‘e-moto’ riding became a dangerous Bay Area teen status symbol
These “Frankenstein” bikes aren’t quite motorcycles, but they’re faster than e-bikes, and now they’re all over Bay Area streets.
18-year-old wounded in Oakland shooting; officer reportedly punched
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that left an 18-year-old man wounded. The shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on 17th Street near Broadway, according to the East Bay Times. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower back and is reported to be in stable condition.
‘OPD rendered no aid’: Marvin Boomer’s loved ones slam police and CHP in legal...
Oakland police allegedly “abandoned” the “bleeding and disoriented” survivor of a high-speed collision last year, providing her no medical assistance as her boyfriend lay dead on the sidewalk, according to a legal claim filed by an attorney representing the woman and the deceased man’s estate.
Rod Diridon Sr., ‘father of modern’ South Bay transit, dies at 87
Rod Diridon Sr., a longtime Bay Area politician and one of the chief architects of the South Bay's modern rail systems, has died from complications with cancer, according to local officials and family. He was 87. Diridon's public service career spanned decades, and he was widely credited with helping bring...
🐶 Playful Puppies & Loyal Companions Ready for Adoption in Fremont
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Fremont shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for loving homes — from tiny shepherd-mix pups to gentle seniors. Here are a few who would love to meet you!
Historic, last-of-its-kind Oakland Victorian damaged in fire
The house is the last of the Victorians that once lined Lake Merritt.
Alameda Co.: On 20Th Anniversary, Sheriff Seeks Help In Solving 2005 Killing
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in solving the 2005 killing of a man in unincorporated Hayward. Kente Jones was 24 when he was shot on Monday, April 4, outside Quart House Liquors at 22596 Center Street, the Sheriff's Office said. Article continues below this...
These Northern California Buffets Turn Dining Into An Endless Feast
I still remember the first time I visited a buffet thinking I would just try a little of everything and somehow ended up planning a second plate before I even finished the first. There is something oddly satisfying about a place that does not ask you to choose, because choosing...
Rabid Bat In Fremont’s Glenmoor Neighborhood Triggers Door-to-Door Scare
A routine call about a dead bat in Fremont’s Glenmoor neighborhood has turned into a full-on public health alert, after the animal tested positive for rabies, according to city and county officials. The bat was found at a home on Logan Drive, where Alameda County Vector Control responded on...

















