Lawyer who led long fight to reform OPD say department has been transformed
This interview aired in the June 11, 2026 episode of Crosscurrents. Click the button above to listen. Oakland’s Police Department has been under federal oversight since 2003. The oversight began after a civil rights lawsuit was filed on behalf of 119 residents, most of them Black men, who alleged that multiple Oakland
Lufthansa flight from SFO diverted after passenger allegedly attacks another traveler
Lufthansa said the passenger was taken into custody in Boston and the flight later continued to Germany with 508 passengers aboard.
SF Pokémon robbery suspects arrested
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two teens accused of violently robbing a man of his Pokémon cards in a San Francisco park last month have been arrested. According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers responded to the area of Holyoke and Felton streets on May 28 at around 3:16 p.m. Arriving at the scene, officers […]
Oakland police investigate suspicious death
The Oakland Police Department is investigating a "suspicious death" and the remains of a male body that was found Tuesday afternoon near 34th St, according to the Oakland Homicide Department on Thursday. The person's name and age weren't released, and they are still investigating the manner of death. An autopsy...
With almost all ballots processed elections in Contra Costa confirmed
No changes in new leaders elected, countywide ballot measures. But lead change in 14th Assembly District second place for November run-off According to the Contra Costa Elections Division, with the seven-day deadline to receive mail-in ballots passed on Tuesday and only 2,100 ballots remaining to be processed and 4,000
Berkeley OKs plan that penalizes residents for owning multiple cars
One change includes operating parking meters on Sunday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Berkeley police have made an arrest following an arson investigation that began at the animal shelter over the weekend. Police arrested Peter Taraba, 48, Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, BPD said in response to a Scanner inquiry. Authorities are also looking into whether Taraba ha
Bay Area heat wave brings elevated fire danger as residents seek relief
As temperatures climbed into the 90s and near triple digits, Bay Area residents sought relief from the heat, while fire officials warned that hot, dry conditions can increase wildfire risk.
Levi’s Stadium Is No More: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Hosts World Cup
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is now San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the FIFA World Cup. Well, at least for the several weeks of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, anyway. The 49ers’ stadium, which has since its opening in 2014 been named for the iconic San Francisco-based denim and clothing company, has been unbranded due to
Massive Tracy warehouse fire sends billowing black smoke across Bay Area
Firefighters are battling a massive medical supply warehouse fire in Tracy that sent billowing black smoke into the Bay Area on Thursday. The fire is also threatening a FedEx facility nearby.
