Richmond police tow 71 abandoned vehicles in southern district cleanup operation
The Richmond Police Department removed 71 abandoned and unregistered vehicles from city streets Wednesday as part of a targeted tow operation aimed at addressing community concerns over blight in the city’s southern district.
San Francisco son shot mother in head in front of witnesses: DA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco man is accused of murdering his mother by shooting her in the head at close range, prosecutors said. Marvin Duran, 32, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and child endangerment during his arraignment Wednesday. San Francisco Police Department officers found Duran’s mother...
S.F. police arrest 97 people in one day, including 79 with outstanding warrants
Officers seized 16.5 grams of suspected narcotics in what appeared to be one of the San Francisco Police Department’s largest one-day enforcement operations in recent history.
Oakland hired a contractor to help people with AIDS. But services weren’t delivered
Federal funds that were supposed to be used to help residents with HIV or AIDS secure housing and medical assistance have gone unaccounted for, according to a new investigation. A report published by the city auditor last week identified glaring problems with the AIDS Project of the East Bay. Founded...
Oakland chef and accused abuser revives Berkeley burger restaurant
Chef Charlie Hallowell, who faced numerous accusations of sexual and verbal abuse at Oakland’s Pizzaiolo, has opened another restaurant. In an email to supporters, the Pizzaiolo team revealed that it had revived the defunct Berkeley restaurant Station Burger. Renamed The Station, it’s meant as a permanent home for...
Berkeley can sweep Ohlone Park homeless encampment, judge rules
Berkeley can clear the encampment of homeless residents at Ohlone Park with three days’ notice, a federal judge has ordered. Berkeley first posted notice April 14 that encampment residents had two weeks to clear out of the park, but the Berkeley Homeless Union filed a lawsuit May 27, the day before the deadline,...
Report: Crime and disinvestment have weakened Oakland’s economy
A report by a leading Bay Area think tank has found that Oakland’s high crime rate and chronic disinvestment have weakened the city’s economy. The report was published by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute.The 57-page document argues that police understaffing and the erosion in public trust in government have...
Driver’s disabilities led to CHP chase and crash that killed Oakland teacher, lawyer says
A man who authorities say crashed into two pedestrians, killing an Oakland high school teacher, has cognitive disabilities that caused him to panic and act on impulse, according to his attorney.
Photos: Large number of illegal fireworks seized in Alameda storage unit
(KRON) — Investigators uncovered more than 1,500 units of illegal fireworks, including professional-grade explosives, at a storage facility in Alameda, announced the Alameda Police Department on Thursday. APD said a tip about illegal storage and sales led them to the huge discovery just ahead of the July 4th holiday....
This Sparkling Winery In Napa Has Scenic Views, Garden Tastings, And Glasses That Keep...
If you’ve ever wanted to sip world-class sparkling wine while soaking in sun-drenched vineyard views, Mumm Napa is calling your name—preferably with a chilled flute in hand. Tucked along the Silverado Trail in the heart of Napa Valley, this bubbly haven serves up crisp pours with a side of California dreamscape. It’s polished but relaxed, refined but friendly—the kind of place where you’ll find both wine newbies and seasoned sippers leaning into the moment.
