‘Only took one puff’: Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight
SAN FRANCISCO - An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping in the bathroom of a San Francisco-bound flight, then accused a flight attendant of assault after he got busted. Passenger claims he only took one hit. What we know:. Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a...
OPD reports sharp drop in violent crime for first half of 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said the first half of 2025 has seen a sharp decrease in violent crime as the department deals with a staffing shortage. According to a report from the Major Cities’ Chiefs Association, for the first six months of 2025 — compared to 2024 — Oakland has seen […]
San Pablo: CHP detectives arrest suspect in I-880 shooting investigation
California Highway Patrol (CHP) detectives arrested a 39-year-old Hayward man in connection with a May freeway shooting on Interstate 880. Detectives identified Rony David Murciascastillo as the suspect after a May 26 incident in which a driver reported being shot at while merging onto northbound I-880 from Jackson...
San Bruno woman arrested for allegedly attempting to ram security guard with vehicle
(KRON) — A San Bruno woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to pepper spray a security guard and ram him with her vehicle early Wednesday morning. According to the San Mateo Police Department, a report came in at 3:36 a.m. of a suspicious vehicle and driver who was refusing to leave a private parking lot […]
Photos: Grateful Dead fans take over San Francisco for 60th anniversary
These photos capture Grateful Dead fans in San Francisco to mark the band’s 60th anniversary with music, memories and a vibrant Shakedown Street.
California Man Caught Shoplifting 21 Bottles Of Probiotics
A California man was busted for shoplifting 21 bottles of probiotics. Even though it has its benefits, you still can't steal them!. The California man was caught shoplifting $1,500 worth of merchandise from 3 pharmacies in the Bay Area recently. Items stolen ranged from dental products, medications, and even 21...
Six-year-old SF twins were locked in a ‘human-size cage.’ Dad says it’s a misunderstanding
The voice on the police scanner was alarmed. It said a Child Protective Services worker had found two children locked in a cage in a SoMa apartment. “They’re still in a cage, and the [responding party] is unable to open it,” the dispatcher said Aug. 2. “The children do not appear to be injured, but they are in an...
Cops Seize 100 Nitrous Oxide Tanks Near Grateful Dead Concert
Those hoping to take in a Grateful Dead concert with an extra buzz had their plans interrupted after a massive police seizure outside the show. KRON in San Francisco reports cops came across a truck outside Golden Gate Park containing approximately 100 nitrous oxide tanks and balloons "prepared for suspected drug use."
Grateful Dead reflect on 60th anniversary at Golden Gate Park: ‘I saw Jerry’
Following Dead & Company’s three-night run in San Francsico, Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann shared emotional tributes on social media: “I saw Jerry.”
Gun crime charges after Berkeley DV dispute
A man police say pulled out a gun during a fight with his girlfriend in West Berkeley last month has been charged with two felonies, court papers show. A witness saw the couple struggling on Seventh Street, near Allston Way, before they ended up wrestling on the ground shortly before midnight July 16, Berkeley police...
