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Stockton sees fewer homicides than similar cities under Ceasefire program: report
Stockton saw roughly 13% fewer homicides than did comparable cities during its violence reduction work with gang members in recent years, a 2024 study found. From 2018 to 2022, there were 12.7% fewer killings in Stockton than in Anaheim, Bakersfield, East Palo Alto and eight other similar cities, according to study by University...
Antioch School Board fires superintendent linked to bullying scandal
Following allegations that she ignored bullying complaints and after being placed on administrative leave since May, Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Stephanie Anello has been fired.The AUSD Board of Trustees announced the unanimous decision at Wednesday's regular board meeting after closed session."The board took action in closed session to terminate the superintendent's employment agreement, effective immediately without cause pursuant to the terms of that employment agreement," said Antonio Hernandez, AUSD board president, eliciting applause from those in the packed room.Anello's administrative leave and subsequent termination followed claims that the district's leader had ignored employees' complaints of bullying by Kenneth Turnage,...
Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Help Bay Area’s Notorious Housing Market
Prospective homebuyers could soon see interest rates drop thanks to a cut to the Federal Reserve’s key benchmark, but some experts say tight supply and overwhelming demand are still likely to lead to a tough market for those in California. On Friday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the...
CHP recovers $450,000 in stolen goods from Oakland fencing operation
A California Highway Patrol retail theft task force recovered nearly a half-million dollars in stolen merchandise from a home in Oakland and arrested a resident following a month-long investigation, the agency said Friday.In July CHP investigators began a probe into a criminal network responsible for a string of retail thefts targeting various retailers throughout the Bay Area, the CHP's Golden Gate Division Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCTF) said in a press statement.Investigators identified suspects in an illicit fencing operation based in an Oakland home after conducting surveillance operations, the CHP said. After obtaining search warrants, CHP investigators and San Ramon...
Swedish Retail Giant IKEA Expands Bay Area Footprint with New Specialized Colma Location
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings behemoth, has announced the opening of a new “Plan & Order Point with Pick-up” store in Colma, marking its latest move to expand its presence in the Bay Area. According to KRON4, this new specialized facility is slated to open this fall at 35 Colma Blvd. Despite the smaller footprint of 2,340 square feet, the new outlet aims to bolster the shopping experience the larger San Francisco location provides.
Flavored Bubbles Will Rain Down From the Ceiling at the New Merchant Roots in SoMa
Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Step past the blue gates of the new location of Merchant Roots in SoMa and prepare to become fully immersed in the world of this fine dining restaurant. This isn’t your typical white-tablecloth space with whispered conversations; instead, it’s a place with fine dining chops and service that leans far into the playful feelings that food can invoke.
Pittsburg man faces murder charge in brutal fight that killed 65-year-old man
A Pittsburg man has been charged following his arrest earlier this week after a brutal fight that left another man dead, prosecutors said Friday.The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said 28-year-old Billy Ray Darby is charged with murder and assault after the death of 65-year-old Chito Avelino Ituriaga on Tuesday. Pittsburg police said in a press statement that officers who responded at 6:37 a.m. to a reported fight on the 2200 block of Railroad Avenue found Ituriaga "suffering from significant facial trauma." The DA's office said Ituriaga had "serious head and neck injuries." Ituriaga was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital, the DA's office said. Witnesses' descriptions of the suspect and video evidence from local businesses led to Darby's arrest nearby, police said.Police have not provided information about a possible motive.Darby was charged with one count of murder and one count of assault likely to produce great bodily injury, the DA's office said. He was scheduled to be arraigned on August 23.
The future of the annual Hispanic Chamber Commerce Statewide Convention.
Officials with the California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have already started conversations on what to expect for next years convention and are using examples from this year's convention to improve.
State scientists approved a historic contract. Will other state workers follow their lead?
After the state’s first public sector strike and affiliating with the UAW, scientists who work across the state approved a contract with several new provisions and raises for all members.
California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention
Efforts to build affordable housing for teachers in California are gaining steam as the state’s cost of living rises and schools look for ways to recruit and retain staff within their communities. Earlier this month, for instance, Jefferson Elementary School District, a K-8 district in San Mateo County, announced...
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