PG&E bills estimated to spike this December amid ‘frigid’ Bay Area temps
While this December chill has shocked many Bay Area residents, brace yourself when you open that PG&E bill. Here are some tips on how you can save money while staying warm.
Narcotics Task Force Detectives Arrest a Suspected Drug Trafficker
SAN LORENZO — Detectives from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force. arrested a man on suspicion of drug trafficking. Erick Salas, 26, of San Leandro, was apprehended on December 9 in nearby San Lorenzo. Salas is allegedly a member of a major drug trafficking organization in...
Surfer attacked by shark at Bay Area beach
A surfer was attacked by a shark Friday morning at a Sonoma County beach. The unidentified victim was bitten in the hand about 300 yards from shore at Salmon Creek, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities said the injuries are non-life-threatening, and the victim refused medical transport.
Oakland Teen Back in Court in Castlemont Teacher’s Death
An 18-year-old Oakland man accused in the crash that killed a beloved Castlemont High School teacher was back in an Alameda County courtroom yesterday, roughly six months after the May collision that rattled east Oakland and reignited debate over police chases on city streets. According to NBC Bay Area, Eric...
San Francisco wants to control what you eat
Food industry giants including General Mills, Nestle USA and Mars face historic lawsuit seeking restitution for public healthcare costs in San Francisco.
In the Epps murder trial, the prosecutor who defined misconduct is committing it again
The murder trial of celebrated San Francisco filmmaker and journalist Kevin Epps took a dramatic turn this week when defense counsel moved for a mistrial midway through the prosecution’s closing argument, accusing Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Schmidt of prosecutorial misconduct. The allegation is not only...
ICE Arrests Individual with Multiple Criminal Convictions in San Francisco, Raising Local Public Safety...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced the arrest of several individuals in the United States who were in the country without legal status and had criminal convictions. The agency focused on people with extensive criminal records. Among those arrested was Ana Lizbeth Lopez-De Reyes, a...
At Least 6 Injured After Gas Explosion Caught on Doorbell Camera
A powerful gas explosion tore through a residential neighborhood in unincorporated Ashland, near Hayward, California, on Thursday morning, sending debris flying and leaving six people hospitalized. The blast occurred at around 9:35 a.m. on Dec. 11, according to local outlets KCRA, KRON-4 and ABC 7 News. In a...
Oakland chase suspect accused in teacher’s death returns to court
Six months after a beloved Oakland teacher was struck and killed by a speeding car leading a police chase, the suspect returns to court Thursday. Eric Hernandez Garcia is facing multiple felony charges in the case that has led to immense scrutiny over the practice of police pursuits. The incident...
Woman gives birth in Waymo on her way to San Francisco hospital
A pregnant woman's ride to a San Francisco hospital in a Waymo this week took an unexpected turn when she gave birth in the robotaxi, according to the company. Waymo’s remote rider support team detected “unusual activity” during the ride Monday night and initiated a call to check on the woman and contacted 911, the...
