Union City police release suspect sketch following attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl
Police in Union City have released a sketch of a suspect in the attempted kidnapping last week of a girl on her way to school.
Oakland: Police Make Arrest In Monday Night Shooting Case
Police in Oakland are investigating a shooting that took place earlier this week. On Monday just after 8 p.m., a shooting occurred in the 1400 block of 18th Avenue. When officers arrived, they located evidence of a shooting but did not find any victims. However, investigators obtained surveillance footage that...
Bail increased for Oakland man arrested in cash courier scam sting: sheriff
(KRON) — An Oakland man allegedly involved in a cash courier scam was arrested Thursday after a sting operation set up by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said it had received several reports in recent weeks of residents being targeted by the scam around the Windsor area. “The caller told the victims their...
Black Cultural Zone initiative aims to revitalize part of East Oakland
The Black Cultural Zone is working on a revitalization initiative, the Rise East 40x40 project, which spans from Seminary Avenue to the Oakland-San Leandro border.
Teen arrested after pulling gun amid Telegraph street fight: BPD
Berkeley police have made an arrest in the case of a teenager they say pulled a gun during a street fight on Telegraph Avenue earlier this month. The fight itself dates back to Friday, Oct. 10, when police were called to Cali's Sports Bar, the former Blake's location at Telegraph and Durant avenues, just before 1:40...
The East Bay’s Best Late-Night Lao Restaurant Is Inside a Bowling Alley
The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene. This week, guest artist — and competitive league...
Modesto home invasion suspects possibly linked to similar incident in Union City
A group of suspects arrested after a home invasion in Modesto may be linked to a similar incident west in Alameda County, officials said Thursday.
In response to fears over ICE enforcement, Bay Area cities assure that everyone will...
ANTIOCH, Calif. - Amid nationwide fears over federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity during Halloween, Bay Area cities assured the public that everyone will be protected, emphasizing that all are welcome. Ahead of Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos community event scheduled for Saturday in Antioch, the...
Two arrested in growing ‘oil-in-engine’ scam targeting sellers, Placer County deputies say
NEWCASTLE, Calif. — Two men are behind bars in Placer County after deputies say they staged an elaborate “oil-in-the-engine” scam to cheat car sellers out of thousands of dollars. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) says 19-year-old Iulian Mihai and 36-year-old Decebal Mihai, both from Fremont, were...
Gang members arrested in connection to 31 Bay Area homicides: PD
(KRON) — Ten suspected Sureños gang members are in custody and face charges in connection to 31 homicides committed across the Bay Area, the Oakland Police Department announced Thursday. Eight of the suspects were arrested Wednesday during a multi-agency sweep, which included 10 search warrants served across Oakland,...

















