Waymo pulled over by San Bruno police for making illegal U-turn with no driver,...
Think autonomous cars are programmed to follow traffic laws? Think again. San Bruno police officers pulled over a Waymo car with no driver while conducting a DUI crackdown.
Cyclist in 60s hit, killed in Oakland crash
(KRON) — A 63-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by multiple cars near the intersection of Miller Avenue and 16th Street in Oakland around 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 26. The man was riding south on Miller Avenue when he ran a stop sign, according to the Oakland Police Department. “The bicyclist was struck by a […]
UPS worker, mother of 5 dies when packages fall on her
RICHMOND, Calif. (Gray News) – A UPS employee in California was killed in an accident at a UPS facility, according to local reports. Richmond police tell KGO that Shelma Reyna, a mother of five, was killed on the job Sept. 21. Preliminary investigation revealed Reyna was loading packages into...
Berkeley PD: Pot deal robbery led to gunfire outside Malcolm X
A Stockton man who came to Berkeley to sell marijuana has been charged with opening fire outside Malcolm X Elementary during school pickup hours, authorities say. In a statement to Berkeley police , Saul Camacho Ballesteros said he was the victim of a robbery Sept. 8, the day of the shooting. According to court...
Man in grave condition after head shot in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood
A man was shot in the head and critically wounded Saturday evening on Fruitvale Avenue near East 17th Street in Oakland, police said. Witnesses told 911 dispatchers they heard gunfire, saw the victim collapse, and reported up to five young males fleeing the scene. Oakland Councilmember Noel Gallo called the...
Four more arrests made in San Ramon jewelry store smash and grab armed robbery
Out of 23 suspects who stole over $1 million of merchandise; all from Oakland, one was arrested twice before in September. Four more arrests have been made in the smash and grab armed robbery of a San Ramon jewelry store on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson said the seven suspects in...
Viral Bay Area librarian named host of PBS’ ‘Reading Rainbow’ reboot
Mychal Threets will continue his work with PBS, where he currently works as resident librarian, by helping the network revive its beloved “Reading Rainbow” program.
Bay Area Woman Spends Untold Thousands on Billboard Campaign Seeking Husband
Many of us are familiar with the frustrations of dating apps, and the seemingly endless cycle of not-quite-right matches and quick ghostings they bring with them. One Bay Area woman has taken matters into her own hands and gone analog with her search for a mate, on a fairly grand scale.
This Massive Thrift Store In California Is A Dream Come True For Bargain Hunters
There’s a magical place in San Francisco where time seems to stand still, wallets remain surprisingly full, and treasure hunters beam with delight at their discoveries. The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center on Geary Boulevard isn’t just another secondhand shop—it’s a vast emporium of possibilities where...
At Day 200, residents see progress and challenges in S.F.’s efforts at 16th St.
Residents and business owners were particularly complimentary of the ambassadors hired by the city in July At Day 200, residents see progress and challenges in S.F.’s efforts at 16th St.
