Veterans for Peace Lead Flotilla Against Alcatraz ICE Detention Proposal
SAN FRANCISCO — The Veterans for Peace boat Golden Rule set sail around the San Francisco Bay earlier this month to bring attention to the organization’s opposition to the proposed transformation of Alcatraz Island into an ICE detention center. However, the anti-nuclear sailboat was unable to get close...
SF Homeless Services Nonprofit to Pay $1 Million After Investigation Found Fraud
The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday it has reached a $1 million settlement with a homeless services nonprofit, which it had previously accused of nepotism and fraud. Under the agreement, Providence Foundation of San Francisco admitted wrongdoing, removed employees who participated in the...
One killed, others injured in multiple crashes on Benicia-Martinez bridge
A pair of unrelated car crashes — including one fatal — on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge snarled traffic for two hours Tuesday, authorities said.
Armed suspect jumps in Bay attempting to escape police in dramatic SF pursuit
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An armed suspect who led police on a pursuit and eventually plunged into the San Francisco Bay to avoid capture was taken into custody Tuesday. The San Francisco Police Department said officers with the Tenderloin Station spotted a suspect wanted for a violent felony in the area of Market and...
Video: Suspected Gucci store thieves busted in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Luxury designer purses worth $40,000 were recently stolen from a Gucci store at Premium Outlets in Livermore, police said. Brazen thieves ran out of the store with their arms full of pricey purses, video shot by witnesses shows. Police said the group of robbers fled from the East Bay and made […]
BART reports drop in violent crimes, fare evasion citations remain steady
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area Rapid Transit District touted its latest published crime report on Tuesday, which shows an overall drop year over year in violent crimes as well as property crimes. Figures in the BART Police Department’s July 2025 report showed violent crimes on the transit system, including...
Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports
SAN MATEO, Calif. - The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports. Winter Sales! Up to 45% off with My Bahia Principe.Up to 45% off in your family vacations with...
Popular Raising Cane’s chain coming to these 4 Bay Area cities
BERKELEY, Calif. - A fast food restaurant with a growing cult-like following is expanding its presence in the Bay Area. The Blood Sugar Support Taking Walmart by Storm#1 at Walmart, Over 2 Million Sold Since 2008, Premium SupportGlucocil |. Louisiana-based Raising Cane's, popular for its chicken-finger meals, has...
Oakland motel to be converted into affordable housing
A motel in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is slated to be converted to housing for homeless people thanks in part to a seven-million dollar state grant. City officials said earlier yesterday (Monday) the California Homekey money is intended to help buy and rehab the Maya Motel on Telegraph Ave. The Oaklandside...
Mayor Lee announces new Oakland office focused on homelessness
Mayor Barbara Lee is creating a new high-level city office dedicated to tackling the homelessness crisis in Oakland. The “Office of Homelessness Solutions” will oversee the city’s work on encampments and shelters, and keep track of data — efforts that are currently carried out by different departments in the city —...
