A Brutal Attack Upended Her Life. It Also Exposed Gaps in California’s Hospital Safety...
The assault pulled like a riptide on Dr. Dani Golomb’s life, spinning her in unexpected directions, but not quite fully pulling her under. Golomb was working on a California Pacific Medical Center inpatient psychology unit on Sept. 5, 2020, when a patient attacked and dragged her, grabbing her metal clipboard out of...
Oakland’s iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil
The California Hotel in Oakland, one of the East Bay’s most recognizable landmarks, has seen better days. Most know the historic building in West Oakland by its enormous rooftop sign, which looms over Interstate 580 and is passed by 160,000 drivers daily. The century-old hotel is famous for its Spanish colonial...
18-year-old charged in Oakland chase that killed math teacher insists car wasn’t stolen: attorney
OAKLAND, Calif. - The attorney of an 18-year-old charged with felony vehicular manslaughter after the CHP pursued him and which led to the death of an innocent Castlemont math teacher in Oakland, told KTVU a completely different version of events ahead of his Monday court hearing. Attorney Roseann Torres said...
The 9 Best Small-Town Pride Festivals in the US
However, across the US’s humble hamlets and tiny towns, there’s a booming and bouncing LGBTQIA+ scene turning every June with pride festivals that could hold their own against the likes of San Francisco and New York. While any pride is worthwhile, the small-town pride festivals listed below punch...
E-40’s Tiny Desk Concert Is Here
E-40 recently stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk for an 11-song set celebrating 37 years in the game — and the Bay Area hip-hop icon brought the heat. The NPR concert simultaneously marks the 30-year anniversary of E-40’s 1995 album In a Major Way, an album almost unfathomably stacked with regional talent. So it’s fitting...
The biggest mystery in the ‘Ziz’ cult saga remains unsolved
Months after the “Zizians” and their trail of coast-to-coast carnage began to make headlines, a central question remains: Who killed Richard and Rita Zajko?
Traffic tickets are up 50% in San Francisco. These are the most common violations
After plummeting during the pandemic, traffic enforcement in San Francisco has been inching back up. Here are the latest numbers.
What’s the wealthiest county in California? Hint: It’s not LA or San Francisco
One region is home to more than half of the richest counties in the Golden State — and some of its poorest spots.
May 18-24: Antioch Police Calls
The following is a sampling of the Antioch Police Calls reported between May 18-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Antioch. 5/18 – 1000 block W 4th St. 5/18 – L St & W 6th St. 5/19 – 3900 block Lone Tree...
Robbery Attempt Results in Shots Fired at Smoke Shop in Brentwood
The Brentwood Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that resulted in shots fired Sunday at a smoke shop in the City of Brentwood. According to preliminary information, police responded to a report of a subject who entered the Smoke Shop just after 12:00 pm in the 6700 block of Lone Tree Way and...
