Berkeley police: Home-invasion robbery suspects in custody
A man and his girlfriend are in custody this week following a "series of violent home invasion robberies and residential burglaries" in Berkeley, authorities report. The crime spree began Sept. 17 and ran through Oct. 1, Berkeley police said Friday in a prepared statement. Six homes around the city were targeted....
Over 200 pounds of cannabis found in traffic stop on I-80 in Berkeley, CHP...
More than 200 pounds of cannabis was seized and a driver was arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Berkeley during the Monday evening commute, authorities said.
‘Only the hood can save the hood’: Real talk with Skyline High School’s violence...
A novel partnership between the Oakland Unified School District and Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention three years ago introduced teams at seven city high schools dedicated to interrupting and preventing violence. After the first year, OUSD saw a reduction in students being suspended for violence, and the...
Man sentenced for murdering Richmond woman in front of her children
(KRON) — On Friday, a Contra Costa County judge sentenced a man to spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend in front of her two children. The victim, 30-year-old Rashanda Franklin, was attempting to drop off her young sons at school in a church parking lot on the morning of […]
Thousands to Gather Before Sunrise on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The International Indian Treaty Council will host its annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day sunrise gathering on Monday, October 13, 2025. This annual event, hosted by the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC), began as an alternative to Columbus Day celebrations and, at the same time, to honor the occupation of...
Oakland’s revolving door of police chiefs spins with Floyd Mitchell’s resignation
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Police chiefs have not lasted long in Oakland within the past decade. On Wednesday, Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced his resignation and intent to leave the Oakland Police Department by the first week of December. Mitchell’s decision to step away from OPD was made despite the chief’s...
Waiting List Open for Seven Studio Apartments at Park Alameda
Applicants with income between 35-50% AMI welcome to apply. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda has now announced that seven studio apartments at Park Alameda are now available, and a waiting list for one- or two-person households to apply is now open. Park Alameda, located at 2428 Central Avenue, features a...
San Francisco woman charges parents $30,000 to name their babies
Taylor A. Humphrey's services range from personalized baby name recommendations to a genealogical investigation that tracks down old family names
‘One-stop shop’ for homeless health care opens in Berkeley
Berkeley celebrated the opening this week of a new clinic for unhoused individuals seeking primary care as well as therapy, addiction help and other critical services. State and local officials, along with clinic staff and supporters, attended the ribbon-cutting Wednesday at the Berkeley Trust Health Center, marking...
Oakland Black Cowboy Parade and Festival keeps culture alive
Horses and Hellcats and riders with colorful boots and hats filled DeFremery Park in West Oakland on Sat. Oct. 4 for the 51st annual Black Cowboy Parade & Festival, celebrating Oakland’s Black cowboy culture. Visitors parked blocks away as cars, horse trailers, and motorcycles packed the park. Black cowboys...
