Residents at Oakland transitional housing site slam program as a failure
The Mandela House residents said they were told they would get help to find a permanent place to live. But after a year, out of about 100 people, they said only one or two found housing. And now they said they're being told they will all have to leave.
Oakland police to launch 60-day federal blitz targeting gun violence
The Oakland Police Department on Wednesday announced a 60-day enforcement operation in partnership with federal agencies aimed at reducing gun violence across the city.
25-year-old accused of killing girlfriend in SF home out on bail: ‘Random and horrible...
It's still unclear what happened inside the Sunset home. According to the suspect's attorney, the couple, who just moved in together, had finished their first meal. Shortly afterwards, a bullet went through the wall and struck 22-year-old Samantha Emge as she showered.
Fight near Concord elementary school ends with 1 dead
Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults near a school on Wednesday ended with one person dying.
SF property owner fined $50K for ‘illegally pruning trees’ cited by insurer: ‘Feels like...
The city of San Francisco charged a homeowner $50,000 in fines for "illegally" pruning the city-owned trees in front of his house.
Police focus on Oakland park in search for missing mom, Amy Hillyard
The Oakland Police Department announced it was concentrating search efforts around Dimond Park, where Hillyard was seen on camera.
Sheng Thao’s former aide sues Oakland, claims she was fired for blowing the whistle...
Leigh Hanson says she reported unethical gift-taking and travel violations — then was terminated the day after requesting medical leave.
Earthquake rattles northern California major cities
An earthquake hit Northern California early Thursday morning, shaking the ground in several major Northern California cities. A earthquake was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey at 1:41 a.m. local time with the epicenter at Boulder Creek, California, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Shaking was reportedly felt, and...
Grant Ave Bust: SF Cops Find Loaded Glock Stashed in Blue Camry
San Francisco police say a walk down Grant Avenue turned into a weapons case after officers watched a man, identified by the District Attorney’s Office as Mr. Hollis, get into a blue Toyota Camry. A search of the car uncovered what prosecutors describe as an unregistered, fully loaded Glock 19 in the glove...
Woman convicted of murder in grisly killing of San Francisco roommate
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A jury convicted a San Francisco woman this week of murdering one of her roommates and dismembering the victim’s body in an attempt to cover up the killing. Lisa Gonzales, 55, was found guilty of second-degree murder following a jury trial, prosecutors announced Wednesday. “This is one of the...
