Burglars planting hidden cameras to scout Bay Area homes, police warn
(KRON) — There’s a concerning new trend among burglars in the Bay Area, authorities say. Burglars are hiding surveillance devices like cameras at homes to monitor their potential victims, the San Jose Police Department announced Friday. “The suspects plant hidden surveillance devices, often posing as delivery service...
Oakland pastor attacked by federal agent takes first step to sue
Jorge Bautista, the pastor who was shot in the face by a federal agent with a projectile during a protest in Oakland last October, has filed a Federal Tort claim against the U.S. government. Bautista, an Oakland resident who serves as pastor at the United Church of Christ in San...
Kirkland Nike SB Dunks are real and available in Costco stores now
Shoppers learned about the most surprising collaboration of the year, which is a Nike sneaker designed by Kirkland already available in Costco stores. The Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low Pro QS “Grey Fog” sneakers are only available at some Costco locations and are available to purchase for $134.99. These are...
Rusty the Fremont K9 Sniffs Out Hidden Gun in Gas Station Bust
Fremont police detectives say that on Tuesday, they spotted a vehicle tied to two firearm-related incidents earlier this month and pulled it over at a gas station on Mission Boulevard. Officers detained a male driver and a female passenger without incident, and a K-9 search turned up a loaded firearm hidden in a...
FBI’s Use of Informant Tested in Corruption Case Against Oakland’s Former Mayor
When images of FBI agents carrying boxes out of Sheng Thao’s Oakland home hit the news and social media in June of 2024, it was the public’s first glimpse of a possible investigation of the then-mayor. But records now show that agents had been working for over a...
Winky Dinky Dogs opens in Oakland’s former Original Kasper’s triangle
“This is not your average hot-dog stand. You know what this is? This is Winky Dinky Dog!”. This line from the classic 1980s comedy “Hollywood Shuffle” has become reality in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood. On Jan. 24, Winky Dinky Dogs opened its long-awaited spot at Telegraph Avenue and 46th Street, turning a...
DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. - Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office said Joseph Willis II was charged with attempted...
3.4M quake shakes the East Bay Friday
(KRON) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Ramon Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was just east of California High School. The quake occurred at 10:33 a.m. along the Calaveras Fault, USGS said. Less than a minute later, a 2.9-magnitude aftershock followed. People reported...
San Jose Crowned Second Priciest U.S. City, Behind Manhattan, as Bay Area Housing Affordability...
The affordability of housing in the Bay Area remains a major concern, as recent studies have solidified the region's reputation as one of the most expensive in the world for prospective homeowners. A report released by the National Council for Community and Economic Research dubbed San Jose the priciest urban area in...
A New IKEA is Coming to Pleasanton, But There’s a Big Catch
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – IKEA has announced that they will soon open a new store in Pleasanton. But if you’re salivating over the idea of Swedish meatballs for cheap, you might be in for a disappointment. According to IKEA and a report by the Pleasanton Weekly, the company plans...

















