Man Killed With Hatchet, Rattling Quiet California Town With 1st Murder in 20 Years
A man has been accused of committing murder with a hatchet, rattling a quiet California town with its first murder in 20 years. The San Francisco suburb of Lafayette was left in shock when 34-year-old Christopher Jaber was found dead on Saturday, March 21. The affluent town is known for its top-tier schools and multi...
Woman injured in stabbing on Muni bus in San Francisco’s Mission
SAN FRANCISCO - A woman was stabbed on a Muni bus Friday afternoon in San Francisco's Mission District, police say. The San Francisco Police Department said at around 1:30 p.m., officers from Mission Station responded to a report of a stabbing on a bus in the area of Mission and 13th streets.
Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living. Data analyzed by a local nonprofit found that nearly 75% of Black respondents do not trust the city to spend tax dollars responsibly. The findings...
Barbara Lee thinks ‘strong mayor’ reforms could help fix Oakland’s problems. The council stands...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform proposal hinges on buy-in from the very officials who stand to lose authority — setting up a clash over who holds power in City Hall.
I rode California’s new Gold Runner train. I hopped off before the end.
The train runs between the Bay Area and Los Angeles — with a catch.
Tenderloin Fentanyl Pipeline: Oakland Dealer Gets 8 Years In Federal Lockup
A federal judge has handed an Oakland man an eight-year federal prison sentence after prosecutors said he was selling fentanyl and other drugs in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Andy Cruz, 40, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and to failing to appear in court. Senior...
Beloved Oakland restaurant threatened by early morning fire
OAKLAND, Calif. - An early morning fire broke out an Oakland-based insurance agency’s office on Friday. The flames threatened a neighboring restaurant but were extinguished by Oakland Fire Crews, who arrived on-scene within minutes. The fire started at 1001 Fruitvale Avenue at 2:47 a.m. Friday morning, as reported...
Man Accused of Grisly Hatchet Killing Allegedly Targeted Victim May Have Left Ominous Hint...
A shocking incident in Northern California has left a community disturbed after a man was allegedly killed with a hatchet in what police believe was a targeted attack. Authorities have arrested a suspect, but many questions about the motive still remain unanswered. What Happened in California. The incident took...
Dog run over as dirt bikers flee through Oakland
(KRON) — A police helicopter was tracking a group of dirt bike and ATV riders fleeing from police when one person in the group ran over a dog, police said. “For several weeks, the Oakland Police Department has monitored a group of dirt bike and ATV riders illegally riding in our community,” OPD wrote. On […]
Old In-N-Out property in Oakland get second life
Old In-N-Out property on Hegenberger Road in Oakland get second life.
