Day Around the Bay: Doughnut Shop Bandit Arrested In Oakland
A 20-year-old Oakland man has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies at doughnut shops in Oakland and San Leandro. The hold-ups occurred at six different locations between December 30 and January 16, and the suspect did not act alone, police say. [Bay Area News Group]. Bodycam...
Unlicensed San Lorenzo Fix-It Man Denies $2.5 Million Half Moon Bay Elder Hustle
A San Lorenzo man accused of draining an elderly Half Moon Bay couple of more than $2.5 million has pleaded not guilty, setting up a long legal fight over what exactly happened behind the gates of a rural Coastside home. Prosecutors say 52-year-old John Wilson, an unlicensed contractor, showed up...
Bay Area Cities Rank Among America’s Most In-Demand Rental Markets
Cities in the Bay Area are increasingly attracting interest from renters this year, with several cities earning top spots in a recent national survey. Despite affordability concerns, cities like San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco continue to attract strong interest from renters, according to a latest analysis by...
Hundreds of properties in this Bay Area county to be auctioned with bids as...
OAKLAND, Calif. - More than 250 properties in Alameda County are set to go on the auction block later this month, with minimum bids hitting as low as $455. Grammarly helps you say it better.You’ve got Grammarly working for you. It’s free.Grammarly |. The county is part of...
Discovery Bay Jet Ski Flip Turns Deadly Off Marina Ramp
A day on the Delta turned tragic yesterday when a jet ski flipped near the Discovery Bay Marina launch ramp, killing one person, according to county deputies. Three people were thrown into the water. Two adults managed to swim to a nearby dock, while a third vanished beneath the surface and was later recovered by...
Traffic stop in San Mateo leads to drug and gun arrest
A traffic stop for a cellphone violation in San Mateo on February 27, 2026, led to the arrest of Bao Thai Pham, a 26-year-old San Leandro resident, for multiple drug and firearm charges. The stop occurred around 9:55 PM near E. 25th Ave and S. El Camino Real. Officers found a large amount of cash, suspected cocaine,...
A wealthy Bay Area city uses an unexpected strategy to stop crimes of opportunity
Most residents of Danville never have to think twice about public safety. Home to about 43,000 people, the wealthy East Bay suburb has recorded just eight homicides in 20 years.
Man fatally shot Sunday in West Oakland
(KRON) — A man was shot and killed in West Oakland on Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Police Department. Police responded just after 2:45 p.m. to the 3000 block of San Pablo Avenue on the report of a ShotSpotter activation. Officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced...
Berkeley police make arrests linked to home repair scams
Berkeley police arrested multiple individuals Monday on Solano Avenue in connection with ongoing home repair scams targeting local residents. BPD credited its Flock camera system with leading officers to the alleged crooks outside The Oaks climbing gym in North Berkeley shortly after noon. Local photographer Ariel...
Person dies after watercraft flips in Discovery Bay
(KRON) — One person died Sunday after a personal watercraft flipped at the Discovery Bay Marina, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office. The personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a Jet Ski, was carrying three people when it overturned near the boat launch of the marina around 1:31 p.m.,...

















