Oakland 7-Eleven workers speak out after group loots store
About 20 young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven on International Boulevard, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to employees. A worker said someone ripped off a metal door handle and threw it through the glass, striking the store manager in the face. Employees said it was the sixth violent incident
Oakland sues apartment building landlord, alleging years of neglect, unsanitary conditions
Oakland is suing the owner of La Peralta apartments, alleging elderly and disabled tenants are being impacted by a years-long pattern of neglect.
Where to find lunch in downtown Berkeley for $12 or less
Walk through the streets of downtown Berkeley and many of your favorite businesses and restaurants are no longer there. The entire block of Shattuck Avenue between Allston Way and Kittredge Street which was once home to Shattuck Cinemas, Yogurtland and Tea Fever (where I tried my first ever milk tea boba), is now a des
Illegal immigrant charged with brutal slaying one day after California judge released him
A California judge released Marcos Iriarte-Valdez on his own recognizance one day before he allegedly stabbed 68-year-old Todd Stewart in Martinez.
Sam Cooke’s granddaughters bring their debut album to Berkeley
The Womack Sisters grew up in one of soul music’s most famous families. Now Sam Cooke’s granddaughters are releasing their debut album and bringing it to the Bay Area this weekend.
Teens wow with scholarship-winning duct tape prom outfits
Sophie Chai and Jeremiah Constantine both won $10,000 each.
Fremont fire leaves woman dead
A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
Bay Area Couple’s Yard Project Uncovers Limestone Sculpture With Possible Ralph Stackpole Ties
California couple unearths massive sculpture while digging in backyard –– and it could be worth a fortune – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) A California couple working on their property has brought to light a substantial carved limestone sculpture. The
An Uber-Popular Fitness Retailer Just Opened Its Doors at City Center Bishop Ranch
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – The wait is over for lululemon fans in San Ramon. The athletic apparel retailer is now open at City Center Bishop Ranch, occupying the prominent former Nike storefront at the open-air shopping and dining destination. The new lululemon is located in Suite 1400 at 6000...
Oakland 7-Eleven left with thousands in damage after robbery, vandalism
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A robbery, assault and vandalism at an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend left the store with thousands of dollars in damage, and employees say a group of more than a dozen teenagers was responsible. The Oakland Police Department is investigating the incident, which happened around 4:30 p.m. Sat
