Oakland Teen Back in Court in Castlemont Teacher’s Death
An 18-year-old Oakland man accused in the crash that killed a beloved Castlemont High School teacher was back in an Alameda County courtroom yesterday, roughly six months after the May collision that rattled east Oakland and reignited debate over police chases on city streets. According to NBC Bay Area, Eric...
San Francisco wants to control what you eat
Food industry giants including General Mills, Nestle USA and Mars face historic lawsuit seeking restitution for public healthcare costs in San Francisco.
In the Epps murder trial, the prosecutor who defined misconduct is committing it again
The murder trial of celebrated San Francisco filmmaker and journalist Kevin Epps took a dramatic turn this week when defense counsel moved for a mistrial midway through the prosecution’s closing argument, accusing Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Schmidt of prosecutorial misconduct. The allegation is not only...
ICE Arrests Individual with Multiple Criminal Convictions in San Francisco, Raising Local Public Safety...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced the arrest of several individuals in the United States who were in the country without legal status and had criminal convictions. The agency focused on people with extensive criminal records. Among those arrested was Ana Lizbeth Lopez-De Reyes, a...
At Least 6 Injured After Gas Explosion Caught on Doorbell Camera
A powerful gas explosion tore through a residential neighborhood in unincorporated Ashland, near Hayward, California, on Thursday morning, sending debris flying and leaving six people hospitalized. The blast occurred at around 9:35 a.m. on Dec. 11, according to local outlets KCRA, KRON-4 and ABC 7 News. In a...
Oakland chase suspect accused in teacher’s death returns to court
Six months after a beloved Oakland teacher was struck and killed by a speeding car leading a police chase, the suspect returns to court Thursday. Eric Hernandez Garcia is facing multiple felony charges in the case that has led to immense scrutiny over the practice of police pursuits. The incident...
Woman gives birth in Waymo on her way to San Francisco hospital
A pregnant woman's ride to a San Francisco hospital in a Waymo this week took an unexpected turn when she gave birth in the robotaxi, according to the company. Waymo’s remote rider support team detected “unusual activity” during the ride Monday night and initiated a call to check on the woman and contacted 911, the...
Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has died
Torres fixed shoes, wallets and bags for Mission residents for 33 years. He will be remembered for his love of merengue and shoes. Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has died
Dramatic doorbell vid captures moment home blown to bits in explosion that left 6...
DRAMATIC doorbell video has captured the moment a home was devastated in an explosion that left six people injured and two missing. Debris rained down on the street in the...
Juveniles Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Cars in 2 Counties
MARTINEZ — A multi-agency investigation resulted in recent arrests of two male juveniles suspected. of stealing cars in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The suspects are a 16-year-old from. Richmond, and a 17-year-old from San Pablo. Several cars were reported stolen to Livermore police in Alameda County, between...
