S.F. families stunned by decision to close private school owned by Chinese investors
A San Francisco private school with a popular Mandarin immersion program will close at the end of the school year, blindsiding parents who were unaware of any talk of shutting the site.
Shelter for survivors of violence and trafficking opens at old Lake Merritt Lodge
The old Lake Merritt Lodge on Harrison Street was recently bought by the nonprofit Restorative Pathways, which is planning to use the historic yellow building as a homeless shelter. The 120-person shelter will primarily serve survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, with floors for parents with children,...
Dozens arrested in San Francisco drug market crackdown, police say
Dozens of people were arrested in San Francisco during a crackdown on illegal drug activity in different parts of the city, police announced Friday.
CHP pursuit in the East Bay
OAKLAND, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol has been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say. What we know: — CHP said hours later, a suspect fled from the vehicle on foot and entered an apartment complex, but officials did not indicate the...
‘Before’ and ‘after’ results of massive Oakland cleanup revealed: photos
(KRON) — Photos posted on Facebook by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee showed the “before” and “after” results of a massive weekend cleanup. According to Lee, crews completed 221 service requests last weekend and removed illegal dumping, cut back weeds, hauled debris and painted over graffiti. “This past weekend, our Keep...
Oakland DMV closed after being hit by vandals to reopen Monday
(KRON) — An Oakland Department of Motor Vehicles that was closed earlier this year after being struck by vandals is due to reopen Monday. The Oakland Coliseum DMV office at 501 85th Avenue was closed back in April after staff discovered a leaky water pipe in the ceiling that caused flooding and extensive damage....
Man arrested in suspicion of stealing, watching women shower at UC Berkeley sorority house:...
During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that the suspect had stolen food and underwear from a resident's room and had also watched women shower in the communal shower room.
Clipper Card 2.0: Free & Discounted Multi-Agency Transfers San Francisco Bay Area
On December 10, 2025, Clipper Card will introduce another improvement that will offer free multi-agency transfers utilizing Clipper Card systems. Users will only pay the first leg of the fare (within a 2 hour window). Transfers across agencies will be capped within the Cipper Card eco-system will receive up to a...
Major Drug and Firearm Bust in East Oakland: Convicted Felon William Mustain Caught with...
The streets of East Oakland were the scene of a major drug and firearm bust, heralding yet another round in the continual struggle between law enforcement and black-market dealers. According to a social media post by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force (ACNTF) cracked down on...
Here’s The Yes/No Breakdown on Prop 50 for San Francisco County, as Final Tallies...
San Francisco County voters backed Proposition 50 by a landslide: Yes 84.3% (164,409 votes) vs. No 15.7%, with 196,007 ballots cast and turnout listed at 36.89% in the county’s latest update. Patch.

















