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CHP crackdown in Oakland leads to over 800 arrests in 6 months, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced the results of an ongoing California Highway Patrol crackdown on the streets of Oakland, touting more than 800 arrests over the past six months.In a statement Wednesday, the governor's office said the increased CHP presence since February has led to 803 arrests, along with the seizure of 81 illegal firearms and the recovery of 1,641 stolen vehicles."Our ongoing presence and the results yielded by the CHP in Oakland demonstrates the state's commitment to prioritizing public safety," Newsom said. "All Californians should feel safe in their communities, and the state will continue its work to put...
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week...
From Classroom to Courtroom: Berkeley Law Student’s Fight for Justice
JD candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law, Alice Choi, exemplifies resilience and commitment to public service amidst her educational journey. Originally on track to graduate in 2025, Alice took a year-long maternity leave, adjusting her graduation timeline to 2026. Her path to Berkeley Law was influenced by a deep-rooted desire to continue serving the community she has grown to call home.
Webcam captures 'once-in-a-lifetime event' just miles from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Jim Tietz was about to start a safety training session off thenotoriously precarious East Landing on Southeast Farallon Island — a part of the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge — last Thursday morning when he spotted the unmistakable spouts of at least seven humpback whales. The Point Blue Farallon Island Program biologist peered through his binoculars to get a better look and realized they had company.
Maro Guevara ’09 Brings Life Back to San Francisco's Streets
San Francisco’s lively streets have long been at the heart of the city’s vibrancy and diversity. Now, thanks to organizations like Into The Streets, the city streets are being transformed into platforms for community building and revitalization. Among the many residents, organizations, artists, and creatives committed to this...
SFPD arrests 9 in retail theft operation at Bernal Heights store
Police in San Francisco arrested nine people in a retail theft operation at a store in the city's Bernal Heights neighborhood last week.According to an SFPD statement Wednesday, the operation took place Friday at a business on the 3300 block of Mission Street. Officers from the Ingleside Station, which serves the neighborhood, said the location was chosen due to a "high number of shoplifting incidents."Of the nine arrests, seven people were suspected of organized retail crime. Five adult suspects were cited for shoplifting and released at the scene, while four juveniles were taken to the Community Assessment Referral Center.Police did...
California is dyeing a lake pink. Here’s why:
A lake in Northern California is getting a dye job, but it’s not to improve its aesthetic. No, this makeover will serve an important function. Researchers from the California Department of Water Resources are dyeing McLeod Lake in downtown Stockton, turning it from its greenish-blue hue to a muted pink. It’s part of a study […]
Three Students Involved in Non-Fatal Stabbing Incident at Hayward High School, Police Investigate
Hayward Police Department reported an assault at Hayward High School that occurred on Monday. According to the official statement released by the department, officers were dispatched following a call about a physical fight involving three students, during which a knife was reportedly used. The violence unfolded in the early afternoon,...
Fish are swimming the Klamath River freely for the first time in more than a century
KLAMATH RIVER – Fish are now swimming freely in the Klamath River for the first time in more than 100 years, thanks to collaboration between the state, federal and tribal partners. The Klamath River restoration project – the largest such effort in American history – is working to remove...
In Oakland and Berkeley, 16 and 17-Year Olds Can Now Vote for School Board
In 2016 and 2020, Berkeley and Oakland passed ballot measures giving 16 and 17-year olds the right to vote in local school board races. It took years — and a lot of pressure from student activists — but in this election, Alameda County is finally ready to let students cast their ballots.
California man covers ex in gasoline setting her on fire in a truck as he says 'Happy Father's Day'
Joshua Adam Kaiser covered the mother of his child and an unrelated male in gasoline as they sat in a pickup truck in the unincorporated community of Johnson Valley, California
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