Winter Police Blotter Roundup: Attempted extortion, identity theft and possession of controlled substances
This report covers incidents from Dec. 5 to Jan. 6 as recorded in the Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) bulletin. Learn more about the Clery Act and how The Daily approaches reporting on crime and safety here. Friday, Dec. 5. Grand theft of an electric bicycle between 10:00...
Valero gives update on Benicia refinery closure
BENICIA, Calif. (KRON) — After producing fuel in Benicia for decades, the Valero refinery is down to its last few months. Valero announced Tuesday that even though it plans to idle its processing units by April, it will continue to import fuel into the Bay Area to feed the needs of the region. The Valero […]
Nearly half of UC Berkeley student accommodations are for ’emotional’ disabilities
UC Berkeley data shows over 40% of disability accommodations go to students with psychological conditions, as accommodations, such as extra testing time, increase at four-year universities, according to recent reporting.
Cotopaxi store in Berkeley targeted in ram raid robbery
(KRON) — The Cotopaxi store in Berkeley was targeted in a ram raid robbery on Monday. According to the Berkeley Police Department, three suspects drove a pickup truck through the front window and door of the store, located at 1915 Fourth Street, at around 12:56 a.m. The suspects, according to police, then stole a...
Contra Costa Health: Most Recent Federal and State Updates
Contra Costa County is closely monitoring the impacts of the 2025 federal and state policy changes, including federal reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), which includes major cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and SNAP (CalFresh) and imposes more strict eligibility criteria for each program. These changes pass along unfunded...
Rain exits, sunshine slowly returns to the Bay Area
Lingering clouds and a few morning showers give way to gradual clearing Tuesday, marking the start of a quieter stretch after weeks of wet weather.
Startup founder accused in Bay Area winery rampage allowed to complete $1M trade from...
A report by The Almanac says a jailed startup founder accused of a violent rampage at a Bay Area winery was allowed to complete a $1 million stock trade from jail.
West Oakland Shock: Woman Shot While Parked On Goss Street
On Sunday, in West Oakland, it turned violent when a 42-year-old woman was shot while sitting in her parked car, authorities said. She was taken to a local hospital with a wound to her lower leg and was listed in stable condition after the shooting, according to police. According to...
Peer-to-peer mental health program shows early promise
The program is a collaboration between the California Department of Health Care Services and a nonprofit called The Children’s Partnership. It’s funding peer-to-peer counseling at eight high schools in California, including three in the Bay Area. Oakland Tech, Antioch High and El Cerrito High all received funding....
Ex-Danville biology teacher, San Ramon cheer coach from Concord gets prison for child exploitation
44-year-old Nicholas Brandon Moseby sentenced to the maximum 3 years, 8 months. Following arrest in September 2022, conviction last October and investigation by multi-agency task force. By Ted Asregadoo, PIO, Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office. Martinez, California – Former San Ramon Valley School District...
