Alameda Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Case against Former Officer Jason Fletcher
OAKLAND, CA — The judge denied the motion by the defense Friday to dismiss the case and said on the record that the case should be decided by a jury. The ruling came as the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office signaled it would not oppose dismissal of all charges against former San Leandro police officer Jason...
BART ridership keeps climbing, but financial struggles remain
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – BART’s growing ridership reached an important benchmark in October. The transit agency posted the highest weekday ridership average since the COVID-19 pandemic began, BART said in a statement. Ridership was 10.7% higher that October 2024, with an average of nearly 200,000 weekday riders....
Bay Area Crime Spree Ends as Suspects from Oakland Face Multiple Felony Charges
Bay Area residents can breathe a little easier after a pair of suspects tied to a series of armed robberies have been brought into custody. The crime spree, covering several cities, came to an end thanks to the concerted efforts of local law enforcement agencies. The suspects, identified as Julio Villalobos and...
San Francisco Police Make Over 350 Arrests, Seize Narcotics and Firearms in Recent Operations
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The San Francisco Police Department increased its efforts against illegal drugs this week. In two nights of focused operations, officers made more than 350 arrests. Police seized over 12 pounds of narcotics and 16 firearms during these operations. In the...
Student injured in second shooting in 18 months at Oakland high school
A teenager was shot on Wednesday at Oakland’s Skyline High School, which has been the scene of previous gun violence, the Mercury News reported. Two juveniles were arrested, and two firearms were recovered. The victim was listed in stable condition at a hospital as of Wednesday night. Police did not immediately say...
7 Feline-Themed Museums That Offer More Than Just Art
Cats have long been a source of inspiration and fascination for humans. From ancient Egyptian deities to modern-day internet sensations, our feline friends have captured hearts across the globe. For those who adore these mysterious creatures, there’s something incredibly special about exploring museums dedicated...
Winky Dinky Dogs Second Site Replacing Kasper’s
Winky Dinky Dogs, a casual restaurant specializing in high-quality hot dogs and community-focused dining, is preparing to open a new location in Oakland at 4521 Telegraph Ave. The company’s second location will move into the former home of Kasper’s, which closed earlier this year, according to the San Francisco...
Bay Area woman accused of assaulting crew members on flight to SFO
Reshma Kamath verbally abused, threatened and struck two crew members on a flight from India to San Francisco in June, federal prosecutors say.
Caltrans considering eliminating truck ban on I-580 in Oakland
The California Department of Transportation is considering eliminating the truck ban on I-580 in Oakland over pollution concerns. Currently, commercial trucks are banned on the stretch of Interstate 580 through Oakland, California, and San Leandro, California. This forces semi trucks to use nearby Interstate 880,...
New interim police chief named following violent week in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Following a violent week in the city that saw two on-campus shootings — one of them fatal — Oakland has named a new interim police chief. At a news conference Friday in which she addressed shootings at Skyline High School and Laney College, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee named Assistant Chief of […]
