Oakland calls for volunteers for next month’s homeless census
Oakland city officials issued a call Tuesday for 500 volunteers for the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, P-I-T, on January 22. The PIT count is a census of people experiencing homelessness that is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The exercise takes place every two years and is led by Alameda...
San Ramon Safeway thief found with Byrna launcher, loaded firearm in getaway car: PD
(KRON) — San Ramon police said officers made quite the discovery after pulling over a driver who allegedly stole merchandise from a Safeway store. Police said the driver admitted to having stolen goods, which were located in the trunk of their vehicle. They were also identified by a Safeway employee who witnessed the...
Puppy stolen from Bay Area family recovered, 2 suspects arrested, police say
Police in Antioch said a 10-week-old puppy stolen from a family the day after Christmas has been safely recovered and two people have been arrested in the case.
Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to...
Seattle and San Francisco scale back harm reduction policies distributing drug supplies, signaling a shift in how West Coast cities combat the drug crisis.
California moves to automated radar cameras that issue tickets on their own
California is shifting from traditional traffic stops to automated radar systems that can clock a speeding car, capture its license plate and trigger a ticket with little or no human involvement. The move reflects a broader effort to cut deadly crashes on some of the state’s most dangerous roads by relying on cameras...
Empty empires: A few Berkeley landlords are sitting on several vacant buildings
Editors’ note: This week we’re republishing some of our favorite stories of 2025. This story was first published on Sept. 5. The five Berkeley buildings owned by members of the Louie family all have a similar look. Their exteriors are weathered, with faded paint and peeling trim. The curtains are drawn in their...
This California Hoagie Shop Is So Iconic Locals Argue It Deserves Coast-To-Coast Fame
Tucked along MacArthur Boulevard, Mill’s Hoagie & Deli Shop makes its presence known before you fully take in the room, the steady hum of meat slicers setting the tempo while a sharp hit of vinegar lifts into the air and wakes up your appetite. Sitting at 3411 MacArthur Blvd,...
Berkeley Human Rights Center challenges CBS decision to pull ’60 Minutes’ El Salvador prison...
HRC's co-faculty director Alexa Koenig said her team was "surprised" to learn the segment had been shelved despite clearing CBS's extensive legal and editorial review. Berkeley researchers had spent months corroborating detainees' accounts using geolocation, image analysis, and other opensource methods.
Morgan Hill Police Intercepts Stolen Vehicle and Burglary Crew
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced the arrest of an Antioch and Oakland man in connection with a stolen vehicle and burglary crew. According to police, on December 29, 2025, at approximately 2:56 a.m., Morgan Hill Police Officers conducted proactive surveillance along East Dunne Avenue to intercept vehicle...
Oakland: City Needs 500 Volunteers For 2026 Homelessness Point In Time Count On Jan....
OAKLAND: CITY NEEDS 500 VOLUNTEERS FOR 2026 HOMELESSNESS POINT IN TIME COUNT ON JAN. 22
