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California Billionaire Farmers Stewart and Lynda Resnick, Plan Major Industrial Expansion
The wealthiest farming family in California, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, are planning to significantly expand an industrial warehouse complex to transform the small town of Shafter into an international trading hub. The Resnicks, who own The Wonderful Company, already possess a large distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The...
Get Your Tickets for "Circus Vargas: Jubilé" at Northgate Mall in San Rafael!
The circus returns to Marin this summer! From Thursday, July 25 through Monday, August 5, 2024, the renowned Circus Vargas sets up its big top tent and presents Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration at Northgate Mall in San Rafael. This all new production showcases different cultures and nationalities, joining...
Crews respond to broken gas main in Belvedere
(KRON) — Crews are responding to a broken gas main at 129 Bay View Avenue in Belvedere, according to the Southern Marin Fire District. People are being advised to stay clear of the area. PG&E has been notified of the break which is outside of a structure. Central Marin Fire’s Battalion 9 responded to the […]
Bay FC star Jen Beattie diagnosed at 29 with cancer, shares story of survival
Jen Beattie is a pro athlete and advocate. The Bay FC defender was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 years old with no family history. She is now cancer-free and sharing her story with people living with cancer, and the importance of early detection.
Celebrating the Sebastiani Theatre at 90
On April 7, Sonoma’s revered Sebastiani Theater “officially” turned 90 years old, and the ole gem on the Square has never looked better. Following a birthday celebration on that day to commemorate the first movie shown there (it was Fugitive Lovers starring Robert Montgomery, and the admission price was 30 cents), the celebration continues throughout the year with a varied array of films, concerts and other planned excitement, including some fundraising for some much-needed upgrades,
FBI investigation in Oakland expands to its police department
The FBI's investigation into Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and the Duong family is expanding. It has now subpoenaed the Oakland Police Department."This is significant because we appear to be entertaining a massive corruption investigation that is currently underway by the grand jury, at the instruction of the Department of Justice," says professor Greg Woods, with the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University.Professor Woods says the subpoena is not necessarily to uncover any wrong doing by the Oakland Police Department. But rather, to see if any victims have filed complaints related to those under investigation."They would call the...
The Blotter | Man found sleeping inside residence
A man was found sleeping in a residence on Blair Avenue and booked for trespassing. The incident was reported at 7:41 p.m. on July 8. The reporting party said they had recently purchased the house and found the man sleeping inside. Police arrived and took the suspect into custody. The suspect told police he had been dropped off at the house a day before, according to Piedmont Police Captain Chris Monahan. The suspect was on probation in Alameda County and was taken to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.
East Bay police warn pet owners after multiple reports of deadly coyote attacks on cats
When it comes to coyotes and pets, wildlife officials say it's just not worth the risk."Bring pets inside, leash your pets while you're walking, remove access to anything that might attract a coyote," Krysten Kellum, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.Coyote sightings are forcing the temporary closure of parks in San Francisco, including Saint Mary's Rec Center Field and Presidio's Mountain Lake Park dog area.VIDEO: Family of 5 coyotes, including 3 pups, spotted playing on SF baseball fieldABC7 News caught on video a family outing as five coyotes began playing on the baseball field for...
Security shoots at shoplifting suspect's dog at San Leandro Target: police
(KRON) — A security guard shot at a shoplifting suspect’s dog at a Target Sunday afternoon, the San Leandro Police (SLPD) said. Around 4:15 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired inside the Target at 15555 East 14th St. Upon investigation, an armed guard with Target’s contracted security discharged his firearm while an […]
Under the Stars: ‘If you don’t like the city, you can leave the city, sir’
It’s Under The Stars babe. A quasi-weekly column that presents new music releases, upcoming shows, opinions, and other adjacent items. We keep moving with the changes and thinking outside the margins. Let’s get to it:. SECRET SECRET, “GARBAGE TOWN” FROM QUEEN OF CUPS. Do you know...
San Francisco supervisors consider banning RealPage software for setting rents
At its meeting on Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors were considering a new ordinance to ban an industry algorithm that some say is artificially causing apartment rental rates to skyrocket.Critics say the RealPage software is a form of collusion that is destroying competition between property owners.In 2017, James Nelson was working in the banking industry when he noticed something strange happening in the rental housing market."I had seen that something was not right. I was financing a lot of these multifamily properties, and the market had changed," said Nelson. "So, I started researching it in January of '19,...
San Francisco bike shop in peril after car crashes into business
SAN FRANCISCO - A bike shop owner in San Francisco is questioning whether his business can remain open after a car crashed into the front of his store. This isn't the only challenge the owner has faced; he cited it as the newest in a sequence of misfortunes near Market and Van Ness intersections.
Thieves are breaking into Danville homes using garage clickers
DANVILLE, Calif. (KRON) — A Danville neighborhood remains on high alert after a group of burglars was seen breaking into residents’ cars and using items found inside to break into their homes. Neighbors told KRON4 the safety bubble of their Danville neighborhood was ruined after a group of people in masks were caught breaking into […]
Police union effort fails to stall policy putting an end to low-level traffic stops
Despite legal action by the union representing San Francisco cops, as of July 17 officers will no longer be allowed to pull over motorists for low-level offenses based on a hunch that the driver has committed more serious crimes. The controversial practice, known as pretext stops, was banned in a...
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