East Bay men arrested in Placer County car scam, law enforcement says
(KRON) — Two men from Fremont were arrested last week for their alleged involvement in a scam to trick a car owner into selling their vehicle for less than it was worth. Authorities began investigating the scam after a Newcastle resident suspected that two prospective buyers put oil in their car’s engine before a...
Palo Alto homeowner comes home to find burglar drinking his wine
Police arrested Sabina Blanco, 31, in connection with an interrupted home burglary in Palo Alto over the weekend.
Aryan Brotherhood member killed in Calif. prison yard attack
SOLEDAD, Calif. — Three California prisoners with alleged ties to organized crime are suspected of murdering an Aryan Brotherhood member at Salinas Valley State Prison, authorities announced Thursday. Todd “Fox” Morgan, 57, of Santa Clara County, was killed with “improvised weapons” by Todd Givens, 56, Ray Waldron,...
With SNAP Benefits Delayed, Restaurants Step Up to Feed Bay Area Families
As the government shutdown nears its fifth week, a harrowing date approaches for the millions of low-income Americans who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Starting Nov. 1, these SNAP benefits usually distributed at the start of the month will be delayed — with no indication of timeframe or...
Former hardware store in Bay Area town to become giant specialty grocery store
The specialty grocery store is also expected to open a new location in Foster City.
Bay Area food banks mobilize as millions set to lose SNAP benefits amid government...
"Families are scared." Bay Area food banks and community nonprofits are mobilizing to help thousands of people who could lose their federal food assistance benefits on Nov. 1, if the government shutdown continues.
Fiery 3-car crash in San Jose neighborhood leaves 1 dead, 1 critically hurt
A fiery crash involving three vehicles left one person dead and another critically injured in a San Jose neighborhood, authorities said.
‘Boiled alive.’ Grandfather fatally scalded in hot hotel shower, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit claims a grandfather was fatally injured in a hot hotel shower. The water was measured at 136 degrees, the lawsuit alleges.
Alameda Co.: Supes Poised To Dedicate Another $10 Million To Food Assistance
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is expected to give final approval this week to inject $10 million into food security programs to support organizations including the Alameda County Community Food Bank. The county is facing dual impacts of deep cuts to the federal Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP),...
Multiple coyote sightings reported in South Bay
(KRON) — Santa Clara County officials said there have been several recent coyote sightings in Cupertino and Los Gatos. There have been no reports of any injuries. “If you see one, do not approach or feed,” said county officials in a social media post Saturday at 7:51 p.m. Officials are reminding residents of helpful...
