Alleged Serial Scammer Busted In Pleasanton After Dispensary Follow‑Home Heists
A 26-year-old woman accused of working a coast-to-coast scam operation is in custody after Pleasanton police say a rented car linked her to a pair of follow‑home robberies targeting customers leaving a San Leandro marijuana dispensary. Investigators say the driver, identified as Latisha Lak, rented the vehicle under...
Bay Area man arrested for kidnapping minor in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Bay Area man was arrested for meeting up with a minor for the purpose of committing a lewd or sexual act in Porterville, committing a felony while released on bail, and kidnapping, police say. According to the Porterville Police Department, on Dec. 29, a girl in Porterville...
What’s happening in San Francisco for New Year’s Eve? Here’s a list of events
The Bay Area is expected to ring in the new year with some rain, but the forecast isn't expected to cause any major cancellations of New Year's Eve festivities.
Motorcyclist dies in solo crash near Golden Gate Bridge
California Highway Patrol officials were investigating a fatal crash near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Family identifies man killed in Richmond IHOP shooting
The man killed in a shooting at a Hilltop restaurant has been identified by his family as Romario Raso Garcia. Garcia’s family publicly identified him in a GoFundMe fundraiser created to help cover funeral and burial expenses. In a post, his sister, Arianna Garcia, wrote in Spanish that
Man accused of strangling ‘terrified’ dog to death in public charged by SF DA
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco man accused of strangling his dog to death in public in what police called “an extremely disturbing incident” has been charged with a felony. Charles Wentworth, 46, is due to be arraigned Wednesday at the San Francisco Hall of Justice, according to SF District Attorney Brooke...
San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per...
San Francisco mayor signs ordinance creating reparations fund that could grant eligible Black residents up to $5 million each in potential payments.
Oakland boy seriously injured in scooter accident on Christmas
(KRON) — One Oakland family’s joyful Christmas Day celebrations turned into a “devastating nightmare” when a young boy was seriously injured while playing with his scooter, according to a verified GoFundMe page. Cleo Allen said her grandson, Khalil, suffered facial fractures, a broken jaw, and lost several teeth from...
Popular Bay Area Bakery Chain Suddenly Announces It Will Close Forever, Starting Today
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – There are lots of places in the Bay Area to get fancy cupcakes. But for the strangeness of its innovations (and, it must be said, the tastiness of its cupcakes), one spot always stood out. This cupcake place embraced the Bay Area’s ethos of technical...
That Magnificent Former Chevy’s on the Waterfront In Emeryville Is Going to Become a...
Great news for Emeryville and people who like to dine with views of the bay, as a Benihana is coming to that shuttered Emeryville Chevy's space on the waterfront that's been closed for more than a year and a half. That Chevy’s Fresh Mex on the San Francisco Bay waterfront...

















