2 dead in Oakland New Year’s Day shootings
(KRON) — Police in Oakland are investigating two separate fatal shootings that occurred on New Year’s Day. One arrest was announced in one of the homicides, according to authorities. The first deadly shooting was reported by a ShotSpotter activation just after 11 a.m. on Thursday in the 2700 block of East 20th...
Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Bay Area tonight
(KRON) — Friday’s mild weather will give way to 15 to 25-mph winds (with gusts up to 50 mph) and half an inch of rain, as an atmospheric river is forecast to move into the Bay Area tonight. The National Weather Service predicts that the storm will arrive by 4 p.m. Friday’s weather is expected to […]
‘Trailblazing’ oldest national park ranger, dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who rose to national prominence as the National Park Service’s oldest ranger and shared her experiences of racial segregation working on the World War II home front, has died. She was 104. Soskin passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 27 at her home in Richmond, Calif. surrounded...
California’s paid sick leave laws: What to know for 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California was one of the first states to adopt universal paid sick leave, and in recent years lawmakers have expanded how workers can use it. In the new year, here are five things to know about California's laws for paid sick leave. 1. How much sick...
Bayview Street Gunfire Leaves 52-Year-Old Wounded Near McKinnon
A 52-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening in San Francisco's Bayview District, according to police. The gunfire was reported around 6 p.m. near McKinnon Avenue and Toland Street, and officers found the victim and had him taken to a hospital with injuries the San Francisco Police Department described...
Two Richmond residents shot in San Pablo, one dies
On Monday, December 29, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., San Pablo Police officers responded to the 1400 block of Rumrill Boulevard regarding reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for...
Fatal rollover crash shuts down two lanes on I-280 in Daly City
Two northbound lanes of Interstate 280 near Serramonte Boulevard were closed after a New Year’s Day collision.
First Responders Hold Sixth Annual 50K Walk for Suicide Awareness
Two-day event starts in Livermore on January 3 and moves to Alameda on January 4. Six years ago Barney Smith lost his father, who served as an Alameda County firefighter for 30 years, to suicide. In response, Smith organized a 50K hike to honor his dad and to boost “suicide awareness for people who think there is no...
CHP Air Operations Team Assists in Safe Apprehension of Suspect in Stolen Car Chase...
The California Highway Patrol's Golden Gate Division Air Operations chronicled the event in a social media post, detailing how their helicopter unit, CHP H-30, assisted ground Crime Suppression Teams in tracking down a stolen vehicle. According to the post from CHP Golden Gate Division Air Operations, the aerial crew...
Oakland CHP Cracks Down: Unlicensed Driver Cited for Speeding and Unsafe Maneuvers on I-580
On Tuesday, an incident occurred on I-580 when a California Highway Patrol officer spotted a gray Infiniti speeding at 25 mph over the posted limit, resulting in an enforcement stop and a series of citations for an unlicensed driver. According to a social media post by CHP Oakland, the vehicle was not only traveling...
