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Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Mount Diablo High School in Concord, CA

Concord, CA – A light earthquake rattled parts of downtown Concord early Thursday morning, centered just south of Mount Diablo High School, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 2.6 quake struck at approximately 3:50 a.m. local time (10:50 UTC), about 2 kilometers west-northwest of downtown Concord....
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Small quake jolts East Bay overnight Thursday

(KRON) — A preliminary 2.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the East Bay overnight Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was in Concord along the Concord Fault. The tremblor occurred at 3:50 a.m., USGS said. People reported feeling the shaking in the surrounding areas, according to USGS’s “Did...
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44-year-old arrested after bus shelter shooting in San Francisco

A 44-year-old was arrested in connection with a bus shelter shooting in San Francisco, police said. The San Francisco Police Department reports officers have arrested 44-year-old Chess Scott Grisham in connection with a bus shelter shooting from Oct. 23. Police said officers responded to the area of Turk and...
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San Francisco to cover federal SNAP benefits for thousands of families in November

San Francisco is stepping in to help thousands of families worried that they may not be able to put food on the table as their federal benefits run out due to the government shutdown.
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Poll finds Oakland voters support Mayor Barbara Lee, want more cops

Most Oakland voters want to see more police, more surveillance, and fewer homeless encampments, according to a recent survey from the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Earlier this month, the research firm FM3 surveyed 735 likely Oakland voters online and by phone about city issues and policies. The survey...
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Unlicensed Smoke Shop on Webster Street Shut Down After Resident Complaints Lead to Seizures

On October 16, 2025, the Oakland Police Department's Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) inspected an unlicensed smoke shop on the 1400 block of Webster Street. The inspection followed reports from local residents. Investigators seized psilocybin...
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Alleged Oakland Sureño gang members arrested in sweep; face charges for racketeering, murder

Nine alleged members of Oakland-based Sureño street gangs are facing racketeering charges in connection with murders and other related crimes, federal officials said Wednesday.
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SNAP shutdown: Nearly half million San Francisco Bay Area residents rely on CalFresh

CONCORD, Calif. - The clock is ticking for the 42 million Americans who rely on federal food benefits as the government shutdown drags on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will run out of money to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — by Saturday if Congress does not act. The...
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Judge dismisses charges against anti-ICE protester tackled by S.F. police

In June, Luis Leal became one of 150 arrested during San Francisco’s anti-ICE protests. Today, a judge dismissed his case. Judge dismisses charges against anti-ICE protester tackled by S.F. police
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San Francisco Launches Emergency Food Assistance for Residents as Federal Shutdown Delays CalFresh Benefits

As the federal government shutdown continues into its second month, San Francisco officials have announced measures to support about 112,000 residents who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors, and the Crankstart Foundation have created an $18...

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