Suspects’ photos released in 2021 deadly home invasion robbery of Oakland community leader
(KRON) — Oakland police are hoping the public can identify two suspects tied to the October 1, 2021, fatal home invasion robbery of community leader Dirk Tillotson. Tillotson was shot and killed in his Maxwell Park home in East Oakland. Police released three photos Wednesday that are shown below. According to police,...
Sword-wielding squatter removal specialist will kick out ‘unwanted guests’ for a price – without...
A MAN has offered a controversial service that promises to clear out squatters fast – without waiting for police or the courts. Armed with swords, tear gas, and military tactics, his business targets people living illegally in homes. Based in Oakland, California, James Jacobs runs a company called ASAP Squatter...
Oakland police ask for help identifying people wanted in 2021 deadly home invasion
Oakland Police are asking for help identifying two people wanted in connection with a 2021 deadly home invasion robbery.
SF police probe Western Addition stabbing
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department said an investigation is underway after a stabbing Wednesday evening in the city’s Western Addition neighborhood. SFPD said officers responded to the incident at 7:45 p.m. in the 1100 block of McAllister Street. Officers arrived at the scene to find a victim...
Frightening Incident on SF Muni Train Is Under Investigation by State Regulators
California’s public utility watchdog has launched an investigation into what caused a Muni train to barrel through a planned stop and come to a sudden halt in the middle of the road last week. The California Public Utilities Commission said it is looking into the Sept. 24 mishap, which...
SF proposes higher fines to deter illegal dirt bike riding
District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter unveiled legislation Tuesday to double San Francisco's maximum fine for misdemeanor sideshow offenses to $1,000 in an effort to curb illegal dirt bike and ATV riding. Why it matters: The effort is part of a citywide crackdown on sideshows, illegal stunt driving and unauthorized...
California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can’t...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police in Northern California were understandably perplexed when they pulled over a Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel and therefore, no one to ticket. The San Bruno Police Department wrote in now viral weekend social media posts that officers were...
Frank Somerville charged with battery in 2024 alleged attack he blamed on alcohol
Frank Somerville previously said he was “completely drunk” and didn’t remember what happened.
California Highway Patrol Seizes Illegal Firearms During Traffic Stop in Oakland, Three Arrested on...
During a routine enforcement stop in Oakland, a California Highway Patrol K9 officer from the Golden Gate Division discovered illegal firearms in the possession of three individuals. The vehicle was pulled over due to a vehicle code violation last Saturday, according to the CHP Golden Gate Division. The officer's...
Shooting suspect arrested as OPD recovers several firearms in six-day span
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department released photos on Wednesday showing some of the firearms officers seized from suspected criminals in September. OPD said Ceasefire Unit officers arrested a person Tuesday with an illegal semi-automatic weapon (shown below) during a traffic stop in the 1200 block of 105th...

















