Alameda County charts plan for hundreds of millions in housing and homelessness money
After hours of debate and public comment, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday decided, in broad brush terms, how to divvy up hundreds of millions of dollars that are suddenly available for housing, homeless services, and other uses. Voters narrowly passed Measure W in 2020, implementing a 10-year,...
Oakland’s sideshow deterrent measures are working neighbors say
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Department of Transportation said it has received good feedback after making road changes to prevent illegal sideshows. One intersection at a time, the Oakland DOT said it is gradually utilizing tools for sideshow-prevention, including installing flex-posts and steel plates. A set of...
Cupertino burglary leads to Bay Area theft ring, Sheriff’s Office says; suspects arrested
A residential burglary in Cupertino last month led to the discovery of a burglary and identity theft ring responsible for crimes across the Bay Area, authorities said Wednesday.
Suspect in killing of San Leandro dog walker asked for directions before opening fire
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - A man accused of fatally shooting a woman as she walked her dogs with her boyfriend in San Leandro had allegedly asked the couple for directions before opening fire, according to court records. Rohith Sunil, 21, of San Jose, has been charged with murder in the...
Alameda Firefighters Tow Fire Boat to Help Fight Green Fire in Shasta County
Firefighters also assisting in Orleans Complex Fire in Siskiyou County. Alameda Fire Department (AFD) has now deployed its reserve fire boat to the Green Fire in Shasta Trinity National Forest as part of the California Mutual Aid System.
Alameda Bids Fond Farewell to Brendan Barker, ‘Heart and Soul of Alameda Little League’
Brendan Barker—umpire, groundskeeper, and unofficial cheerleader for Alameda Little League—passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on June 12. He was just 51 years old. His death stunned and saddened the community.
San Francisco Bay Area Wildlife Rescue Searching for Volunteers to Foster Orphaned Baby Possums
Regardless of how much people love animals, it’s impossible to deny that not all animals are equally revered. Some are kept as pets, and others as farm animals, but some wild animals are largely disliked due to no fault of their own. While it’s true that critters like rats,...
SF Bay Area sees unusually cold July as temps drop below seasonal normals
Venturing out for a morning coffee or a playdate in the East Bay Tuesday morning meant bundling up in a jacket, hat and a scarf.
Congressional investigation into Palo Alto VA report after fired volunteer alleges unsafe food
A newly-obtained inspection report of the VA facility shows two citations for "critical" failures to "protect against contamination" and food being stored at unsafe temperatures.
Missing girl last seen in San Leandro located
(KRON) — An at-risk 11-year-old girl who was last seen in San Leandro at midnight on Wednesday has been located, the California Highway Patrol announced at 10:27 a.m. The girl was last seen near Los Banos Avenue at 167th Avenue before being found.
