7 arrested for violent assault, robbery of victim selling clothes via social media
                    (KRON) — Seven suspects, including five juveniles, were arrested in the violent assault and robbery of someone who arranged to sell clothing to an unknown buyer on social media. The San Pablo Police Department said that officers responded at around 5:18 p.m. on Sept. 9 to the 900 block of Trenton Boulevard on reports...                
            Convicted serial harasser lashes out at S.F. judge who ordered him held in custody
                    A San Francisco judge ordered a convicted harasser to be held behind bars as he awaits a ruling on whether he violated the terms of his parole.                
            Historic West Oakland Blues Club’s Restoration Reveals Layers of Hidden History
                    When Noni Session first imagined reopening Esther’s Orbit Room, she saw a gleaming new building that would serve as an anchor for a reinvigorated cultural and commercial corridor. For Session, who was born and raised in West Oakland and is the executive director of the East Bay Permanent Real...                
            Contra Costa Co. nonprofit launches massive food drive to help feed hundreds of thousands
                    In response to the likely lapse of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, White Pony Express is launching a massive food drive in Contra Costa County. The nonprofit is asking for protein-rich items, shelf-stable foods and monetary donations.                
            Bail increased for Oakland man arrested in cash courier scam sting: sheriff
                    (KRON) — An Oakland man allegedly involved in a cash courier scam was arrested Thursday after a sting operation set up by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said it had received several reports in recent weeks of residents being targeted by the scam around the Windsor area. “The caller told the victims their...                
            Black Cultural Zone initiative aims to revitalize part of East Oakland
                    The Black Cultural Zone is working on a revitalization initiative, the Rise East 40x40 project, which spans from Seminary Avenue to the Oakland-San Leandro border.                
            Teen arrested after pulling gun amid Telegraph street fight: BPD
                    Berkeley police have made an arrest in the case of a teenager they say pulled a gun during a street fight on Telegraph Avenue earlier this month. The fight itself dates back to Friday, Oct. 10, when police were called to Cali's Sports Bar, the former Blake's location at Telegraph and Durant avenues, just before 1:40...                
            Modesto home invasion suspects possibly linked to similar incident in Union City
                    A group of suspects arrested after a home invasion in Modesto may be linked to a similar incident west in Alameda County, officials said Thursday.                
            In response to fears over ICE enforcement, Bay Area cities assure that everyone will...
                    ANTIOCH, Calif. - Amid nationwide fears over federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity during Halloween, Bay Area cities assured the public that everyone will be protected, emphasizing that all are welcome. Ahead of Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos community event scheduled for Saturday in Antioch, the...                
            Gang members arrested in connection to 31 Bay Area homicides: PD
                    (KRON) — Ten suspected Sureños gang members are in custody and face charges in connection to 31 homicides committed across the Bay Area, the Oakland Police Department announced Thursday. Eight of the suspects were arrested Wednesday during a multi-agency sweep, which included 10 search warrants served across Oakland,...                
            
            
















