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Newsom trolls Trump on San Francisco praise
Former President Donald Trump unwittingly gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) some fodder for fire as he slammed Vice President Kamala Harris at the southern border. On Thursday, Trump stood in front of unused border wall material stacked near the U.S.-Mexico border as he attacked Harris for her stance on illegal immigration. Conducting some counterprogramming ahead […]
California lawmakers, victim advocates gather at Capitol to condemn controversial SB 94
Several lawmakers, law enforcement leaders and victim advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento Thursday to condemn the controversial Senate Bill 94.The bill would open the possibility of judicial review to reduce sentences for some felons of serious crimes, including murder, if they have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined lawmakers to stop SB 94 from moving forward."We are here to address nothing short of lunacy," he said. "SB 94 is a perfect example of a misguided agenda that disregards victims and law abiding Californians in favor of criminals...
Day Around the Bay: Fatal Domestic Shooting In East Bay Might Have Been Planned
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office now says that a fatal domestic shooting this week was planned, and that a San Leandro woman killed her boyfriend. 36-year-old Analleli Garcia Mejia was booked on suspicion of homicide Thursday, and while she ended up shot in the leg, investigators suggest the killing of boyfriend David Ramirez was pre-meditated. [KRON4]
The sun rises on Dublin High Class of 2025’s final year of high school
On Wednesday morning, hundreds of DHS seniors rose early—well before dawn—for the first big event of their senior year. “Senior Sunrise,” a tradition observed by many U.S. high schools, is especially anticipated at DHS because it always takes place on Number Hill, which rises in the backdrop of the school and its surrounding neighborhoods. As part of this annual tradition, which takes place at the start of the school year, the senior class wears their senior pajamas and/or hoodies and climbs up the historic hill to watch the sunrise, regarded as marking the beginning of their final year of high school. This year, to ensure they caught the very first rays of sunshine, the class of 2025 began gathering as early as 5 a.m.
‘We have to stop this': Oakland police chief makes plea to city after deadly week
Oakland’s police chief is calling on the public to help stop the violence after a particularly bloody week in the city. In the past seven days, the city has seen three shootings that left five people dead and several more injured along with a deadly hit and run. "What...
San Jose tiny homes could become jail diversion site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who...
Man shot dead at Dublin apartment complex near elementary school; suspect sought
A shooting Friday afternoon at an apartment complex in Dublin near an elementary school left a man dead, authorities said.Dublin police said the shooting happened at Emerald Park Apartment Homes on the 5500 block of Hacienda Avenue at about 2:21 p.m.Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound to his head, police said. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Nearby Dougherty Elementary School was placed on lockdown and during the investigation and the area around Hacienda Avenue and Central Parkway was closed to traffic. Police said on social media at 4:27 p.m. that the lockdown had been lifted and streets reopened.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately disclosed. There was no suspect description but police said a suspect was outstanding.Police said there appeared to be no ongoing threat to public safety.This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.
Fences put up along Stinson Beach homes in Marin Co. stir debate over public access
Walk along Stinson Beach any day this summer and it's sun, sand and waves as far as the eye can see.But over the past week or so, a new site has popped up: these makeshift fences along several beachfront properties.The fences have gotten the attention of Marin County officials, who say they first received complaints about them impeding access to the public beach on Aug.13."We take these complaints very seriously. Whenever we receive one, we send someone out to investigate and see whatever may be happening is actually true," said Laine Hendricks, a Marin County spokesperson.MORE: Boat stranded near Stinson...
Local residents furious after city orders destruction of community garden: 'It's just unthinkable'
A California community has been left distraught after city officials tore up a local garden and public space that local volunteers spent hours improving. Residents of the Alviso community in San Jose, California, have taken to social media to rage over the city's decision to remove their local garden. In...
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?
Retro Junkie Fight Leads To Injuries, Arrests Friday
An altercation at Retro Junkie, 2112 N Main Street, drew police to the bar Friday night. One man was reportedly knocked unconscious and two others struggled so vigorously with police they needed to be restrained before they could be arrested. Police were called to the club shortly after midnight.
Stockton businesses ready as Pacific University students return to campus
STOCKTON – The Miracle Mile was alive Friday night with Pacific University students back on campus and going back into the community, and local business owners there are excited about it.They're getting ready for a big bash with everything a little Miracle Mile festival needs. Zoyla Cifuentes is the owner of Comal Coffee right next to Stockton's Miracle Mile and is ready for students to come back."It gives me more life. More life, more hope," said Cifuentes.She just opened her coffee shop less than six months ago and already has felt the impact having University of the Pacific students around...
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,...
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