Great Wealth Transfer dilemma: How to split an estate without starting a family war
Disputes between heirs can cost six to seven figures — and “the only people who win are the lawyers.” How do you pass on your estate and home to multiple heirs with minimal infighting?
Oakland is changing wildfire property inspections after attacks on firefighters
Oakland firefighters will no longer enter private property to conduct vegetation inspections after a series of attacks and intimidation incidents, but the change has drawn concern from Oakland Hills residents who worry about an increase in wildfire risk.
Berkeley police arrest mini-mart armed robbery suspects
Three mini-mart armed robbery suspects are in custody Friday after police tracked them down using Flock cameras , authorities report. Officers seized ammunition, high-capacity magazines and "numerous replica pellet guns" during a warrant search related to the case, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry.
Two firearms recovered during Danville DUI traffic stop
In June, a Danville police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle on Diablo Road. While investigating the driver for a possible DUI, the officer saw a firearm under the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle found the driver in possession of a Ruger pistol, an unserialized AR-15 style rifle, and a lo
Letter to the Editor: Goat Grazing Under Fire
The California Legislature’s failure to act has effectively ended many targeted goat grazing businesses that provide critical wildfire prevention services throughout California. As a result of the new labor requirements, our company is now required to pay each of our goat herders an annual wage of $242,548.80. Ironical
Ninth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Returns to Alameda September 20
Award-winning blues, craft beer, family fun – and admission is free!. It’s back! The Blues, Brews & BBQ festival will return to Washington Park on Sunday, September 20, from noon to 6 p.m., with nationally acclaimed blues artists, local craft breweries, barbecue vendors, artisans, and hands-on activities for all ages i
Bulky trash block parties return to Oakland starting July 25
Some of the worst, most pervasive littering in Oakland is bulk litter, with large items like couches, beds, and giant trash bags piling up along the sides of roads for months at a time. In recent years, fed-up residents have emailed The Oaklandside with complaints about this type of litter...
Man crossing freeway struck and killed by driver near SFO
A man crossing Highway 101 near San Francisco International Airport was struck and killed late Thursday. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the California Highway Patrol.
Evacuation warning issued as crews battle 4-alarm vegetation fire near Mt. Diablo
An evacuation warning has been sent out to residents as crews battle a 4-alarm vegetation fire between Morgan Territory State Park and Mount Diablo State Park in Contra Costa County.
City oversight of major East Oakland landlord extended
The city will continue oversight of a prominent landlord found to have rented dangerous and illegal residential units in properties across East Oakland. In 2019, Oakland sued Baljit Singh Mann and Surinder Mann and their companies Dodg Corp. and SBMANN2 for numerous alleged violations of the city’s Tenant Protection Or
