SF BAYKEEPER: State Water Board capitulates to special interests in new Sites Reservoir permit
Yesterday, the California Water Resources Control Board (Board) issued a new draft of its water rights permit for the proposed Sites Reservoir project. The project plan consists of two major dams that would form a reservoir north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for the purpose of diverting large volumes of fresh wa
Traffic Stop Ends With Occupant Telling Officers About Gun In Waistband, SFPD Says
A traffic stop ended with officers recovering a firearm after the vehicle's occupant told them he had it tucked in his waistband. Officers safely retrieved the gun and took the man into custody, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The department credited its Southern Midnight Watch for the recovery...
San Francisco police arrest suspect in Marina District stabbing
A person was stabbed while trying to stop a would-be thief who had taken a tip jar from a Marina District business, a witness told CBS News Bay Area.
Why Oakland’s iconic Lake Merritt flooded this week and how it’s not considered a...
Unusually high water levels flooded portions of Lake Merritt this week, surprising visitors and temporarily disrupting access around the popular Oakland destination. And one expert says the first thing people should know is the name 'Lake Merritt' is misleading. "Lake Merritt is not technically a real lake," he said.
Person stabbed near popular SF park
(KRON)– A person is recovering from their injuries after being stabbed near Crissy Field on Saturday, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, SFPD responded to reports of a stabbing in the 100 block of Yacht Road, near Crissy Field. After arriving at the scene, officers found a
Exclusive: A local group is taking over all the bars at struggling SF food...
In the heart of San Francisco a once lively marketplace has encountered mounting pressures from shifting consumer habits and economic strains. Crowds that once filled its stalls now appear less frequently leaving operators to seek fresh strategies for revival. A local hospitality group has stepped forward with a plan t
Cool weekend continues, warming trend begins Monday
(KRON) — Below normal temperatures continue through the weekend, with a gradual warming and drying trend starting Monday. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Monday for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and breaking waves up to 10 feet along the coast. There is a chance that remnant tropical moisture could
33-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead on Walter Avenue, Oakland’s 34th Homicide of 2026
A 33-year-old man was found shot to death late Friday night on the 9300 block of Walter Avenue in East Oakland, according to Oakland police. Officers located the man at 10:50 p.m. on September 4, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The block sits in Oakland's Elmhurst neighborhood,...
San Mateo ‘backyard prowler’ arrested for attempted burglary, drug possession
(KRON)– A San Mateo man was arrested after he was caught breaking into the backyard of a private home and attempting to steal up to $2,000 worth of belongings, according to the San Mateo Police Department (SMPD). On September 2, around 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Highland Avenue after receiving re
California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest...
California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park. Gov. Gavin Newsom supports the project.

















