Weaken Oakland’s police commission? One councilmember thinks it’s time
Councilmember Ken Houston wants to dramatically scale back the independence and power of Oakland’s police oversight board. His proposal, made public last week, would eliminate a volunteer selection panel that currently picks police commissioners. In place of that, each councilmember and the mayor would pick a commissioner. The District 7 representative’s plan would also take away the commission’s ability to appoint the inspector general...
Oakland church memorializing homicide victims targeted by vandals
Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims. The intruders toppled a religious statue and damaged a memorial dedicated to the victims of the Berkeley balcony collapse. Church officials and parishioners expressed heartbreak over the destruction but offered forgiveness...
New Shoreline Projects Could Add 168 Acres of Parks to the East Bay
The East Bay shoreline is on track to get greener. Plans have recently advanced to transform a former horse racing track in Albany and an industrial lot on the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline in East Oakland into waterfront parks. Together, the two projects could add 168 acres of public green space and shoreline access on the East Bay.
Man convicted of shooting Mountain View police officer faces life in prison
(KRON) — A man who shot a Mountain View Police Department officer at point-blank range during a traffic stop was found guilty of attempted murder on Wednesday, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced. Jeffrey Choy, 37, of Union City, faces life in prison for the July 16, 2022, shooting, according to prosecutors. Officer […]
15 Happiest Cities in The USA
Have you ever wondered if the place you live affects your mood, your outlook, maybe even your entire life? Location matters more than most people think. The people around you, the opportunities available, even the weather patterns can shape daily contentment in ways we barely notice until we experience somewhere else. Recent studies measuring happiness … The post 15 Happiest Cities in The USA appeared...
Zapp’s and Dirty chips sold in Bay Area stores are being recalled
Utz Quality Foods voluntarily recalled select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips after being notified that a seasoning ingredient may contain salmonella.
Union City man convicted in point-blank shooting of Mountain View officer
A 37-year-old Union City man shot the officer during a stop in July 2022.
Bay Area biotech takes another hit as Gilead announces major job cuts
The layoffs come as the company finishes its acquisition of Arcellx.
6 Most Dangerous Places in the U.S. to Live
When choosing a place to call home, safety is one of the most significant considerations....
EPA fines California landfills; Orange County faces disposal crunch
California’s landfills remain under strict scrutiny as regulators weigh tweaks to the state’s landmark Landfill Methane Regulation. Through enforcement actions and public comments, regulators and residents alike are urging operators to prevent adverse impacts like increased truck traffic and uncontrolled emissions. Landfill expansion proposals continue to pop up...
