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.
Where To Watch UCLA vs. Cal: TV, Radio and Announcers
Here's everything you need to know ahead of UCLA's Week One clash with Cal.
Why was a CHP helicopter circling Berkeley on Friday?
A CHP helicopter hovered over Fourth Street on Friday as authorities briefly searched Berkeley for an armed robbery suspect. They soon determined they were following the wrong car and called off the search. Readers alerted The Scanner about the helicopter over Fourth Street near University Avenue shortly before 5 p.m.
Award-winning California barbecue chain fully exits market after months of turmoil
Another once-celebrated restaurant brand has quietly disappeared, bringing an end to a business that was once considered one of the country’s rising barbecue stars. An acclaimed California barbecue chain has…
Historic SF office building sells at a big discount
A historic Financial District office building has sold for a big discount, and its new owners plan to revamp it to reel in tech tenants. The property at 417 Montgomery St., built in 1936, sold for roughly $25 million at the end of August, according to city records. That’s a little under the previous sale price of $30 m
At swanky party, San Francisco institution pulls in a record $2.38 million
In the heart of the city a glamorous gathering brought together supporters of local culture. Amid the sparkling lights and lively conversations one organization stood out by achieving extraordinary financial success. The San Francisco institution secured two point three eight million dollars in a single night highlight
The best bike shops in San Francisco, according to experts
Claire Amable never learned to drive. Growing up in the Tenderloin with access to Muni and a bike, she never felt it necessary. Now she’s director of advocacy at the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (opens in new tab), a fitting role for someone who relies almost completely on two wheels to get around.
Deadly S.F. boating disaster: Police will not raise ship that sank near Alcatraz
San Francisco police said they did not plan to raise the boat that sank near Alcatraz after determining they could complete their investigation without examining the wreckage.

















