Berkeley
LATEST NEWS
San Francisco Man, Manuel Cortes, Sentenced to Eight Years for Child Molestation
Manuel Cortes, a 71-year-old San Francisco resident, has been sentenced to eight years in prison following a no-contest plea to the charge of child molestation. Cortes, whose case was managed by the San Mateo County District Attorney, is also mandated to have no contact with the victim for ten years and will be a sex registrant for life. The announcement of his sentencing, published by the San Mateo County District Attorney, indicated that he would be transferred to the custody of the CDCR as soon as possible.
Alameda police save the day for girl with cancer after theft
ALAMEDA, Calif. - A thief attempted to steal a young girl’s dreams of being a superhero in Alameda, but actual heroes stepped in to save the day. Surveillance footage captured a man in July stealing a HelloFresh meal-kit package from Molly Laufer's home. Laufer later discovered the alleged thief...
A Commanders-49ers trade package that puts Brandon Aiyuk back in play for Washington
And look who is still standing... After everybody and their brother tried to trade San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best landing spot for him just did something interesting. That would be the Washington Commanders, who just traded Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in the latter stages of the preseason. Why would you do that?
‘Code Brown’ means what you think it means: On the street with Tenderloin guides
“Sixteen,” reports Margarita Mena. Seniors? — 28. Mena is wiping down a tray of radio receivers for Safe Passage, a program now in its 16th year that helps children and elderly people walking through the Tenderloin, one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods where every street is on the city’s High Injury Network, and severe and fatal crashes were at levels ten times higher than the rest of the city from 2014 to 2019.
DA declines to charge Black woman slammed into wall during SFPD jaywalking stop
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office did not file charges against Christiana Porter, 34, spokesperson Randolph Quezada wrote in an email today. Porter was slammed against a wall and cited for resisting arrest by SFPD officer Josh McFall during a jaywalking stop last month. Porter had been ordered to...
Roe Kapara Launches Sophomore EP ‘Big Cigars and Satin Shorts’
Following the release of powerhouse rock singles “Dumb,” “Glorious Day Roe Kapara has finally shared his sophomore EP Big Cigars and Satin Shorts via Epitaph Records. Additionally, the raw, brutally honest artist shared his new music video for “Hate Myself.”. Kapara shares of the track, “‘Hate...
San Francisco 49ers Receive Brutal Injury Update For Star Wide Receiver That Sounds Like A Serious Long-Term Issue
With Brandon Aiyuk possibly leaving the San Francisco 49ers soon, many thought rookie Ricky Pearsall would become a key player for the offense. However, he’s had a nagging shoulder injury for much of training camp that has limited his usage. This didn’t come as a huge surprise to the team because they knew about the problem when they drafted him and just hoped it wouldn’t follow him to the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers May Have Found the Perfect RB2 Behind Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey is one of the most explosive running backs in the league, arguably the premier player at the position, and in a lot of ways the engine that powers the San Francisco 49ers‘ offense. McCaffrey is vitally important to the 49ers’ success, and last season rushed for a...
Bay FC eyes playoffs amid historic collective bargaining agreement
If Bay FC can stay the course, the National Women's Soccer League team could make the playoffs during their inaugural season. Why it matters: It'd be a notable accomplishment for the club amid upcoming changes to the league's collective bargaining agreement that will place a greater onus on teams to attract talent.
How the Black Panthers Changed American Schools
In 1973, the Black Panthers opened the Oakland Community School in East Oakland. It is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools — a model where public schools partner with community organizations to provide comprehensive support services alongside academic instruction. Many of the school’s practices formed...
Richmond Police Trainee Uncovers Major Drug Stash During Routine Traffic Stop
An Officer in Training with the Richmond Police Department made a significant drug discovery during a routine traffic stop earlier this week. On Wednesday, Officer in Training Okodogbe pulled over a vehicle on Marina Bay Parkway and Foothill Avenue for a traffic violation and, upon contact, identified a strong marijuana odor emanating from inside the car. A search of the vehicle, prompted by the visible presence of two smoking pipes, uncovered a large cache of illegal substances.
Matt Cosmann Becomes New Head Coach of Canisius Rowing Team
Matt Cosmann has been appointed the new head coach of Canisius University's rowing program, as announced by Athletic Director Bill Maher. Cosmann previously served as the top assistant coach for three years, bringing a wealth of experience that includes coaching at both West Side Rowing Club and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. He has a strong track record of success, including achievements at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta during his coaching career. Cosmann’s transition to the head role comes after former coach Kerri Brace stepped down to take a new position within D'Youville University’s athletic department.
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Californians can now store digital driver’s licenses on their phones
– Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that Californians participating in the mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program can now store their digital driver’s licenses and identification cards in Google Wallet. This new option adds convenience and security for those opting into the state’s mobile driver’s license program.
The latest on Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has made several moves in recent months, whether that be expansions, policy adjustments or technology implementations, and shows no signs of slowing down. Here are seven recent moves by the Oakland, Calif.-based health system, as reported by Becker's since June 24:. 1. Daniel Yang, MD, vice president of...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.