BPD: Retail theft suspects busted after return to Lululemon
A Flock license plate alert helped Berkeley police catch wanted retail theft suspects after they hit the local Lululemon for the second time in days, authorities report. Police responded to Lululemon, at 1901 Fourth St. in northwest Berkeley , on Tuesday just after 1:30 p.m. in response to the Flock alert, BPD said...
Berkeley police nab suspect stealing from high-end activewear store
(KRON) — The Berkeley Police Department announced Wednesday it made an arrest after a theft over the weekend. According to BPD, an automated license plate reader (APLR) helped an officer track down a retail theft suspect. A social media post by BPD regarding the arrest included a photo of where the alleged theft...
Minor quake jolts East Bay Thursday morning
(KRON) — A preliminary 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was 2 miles east-southeast of Berkeley along the Hayward Fault. The tremblor occurred at 3:55 a.m., USGS said. Most people reported feeling the shaking between Oakland and...
Hayward police make arrest after exchanging gunfire with suspect
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shootout involving Hayward police officers Wednesday afternoon.
South San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Stolen Firearm and Burglary Loot
South San Francisco police have taken a stolen firearm off the streets in a coordinated effort that resulted in an arrest and recovery of additional stolen property. According to a recent Facebook post by the South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD), their Swing Shift team received a tip about a local transient...
It’s official: Blue Angels out, but San Francisco Fleet Week goes on
The Blue Angels and all U.S. Navy and Marine Corps participation in San Francisco Fleet Week have officially been canceled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
4 family members, including 2 children, found dead in San Francisco’s Westwood Highlands
Two adults and two children were found dead Wednesday inside a home in the Westwood Highlands neighborhood, according to San Francisco police. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announces he’s stepping down
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced he's stepping down, effective Dec. 5. "It has been an honor to serve the Oakland community, and I am grateful for the support I've received from the residents."
Gavin Newsom greenlights a half-billion dollars for California’s sinking Hwy. 37
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 697 into law Wednesday, allowing expedited construction on a projected $500 million project to widen part of Highway 37 as it continues to subside into Bay Area marshland. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, D-Suisun City, carves out exceptions to endangered...
SF’s newest homeless shelter has strict no drugs or alcohol policy for residents
The Salvation Army executive director said the 58-bed shelter on 6th Street has a no-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, but that there are protocols in place to help residents if they relapse.
