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Jamba Berkeley gone, Tacos El Ultimo Baile Oakland closes storefront
The Jamba smoothie and juice chain, nee Jamba Juice, has permanently closed its busy Bancroft storefront across from UC Berkeley’s campus. Though the shop is marked temporarily closed on Yelp, the physical space has been fully emptied and signage has vanished. Jamba was at 2514 Bancroft Way in Berkeley.
Traffic chaos looms: San Francisco Marathon road closures, delays
Traffic delays are expected across San Francisco this weekend as officials close roads to make way for thousands of runners. There will be races Saturday, but most closures will take effect Sunday for the full San Francisco Marathon. The 26.2-mile course will take runners all over the city: across the...
Sheriff Says Rumors Of Personnel Extorting Money 'Untrue'
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said rumors of its personnel extorting money from a business are untrue after a surveillance photo of a deputy counting cash at a shop counter in Oakland circulated online. In a statement Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office explained that the photo captured Civil Unit deputies enforcing...
Historic Oakland piano bar robbed in the early morning hours
Yet another business in Oakland has been robbed in the past couple of weeks. This time a piano bar known to draw in crowds. The Alley located in the Grand Lake district was robbed early Wednesday morning. Surveillance video showed robbers used bolt cutters to make their way into the...
Group 'Empower Oakland' launches effort to educate voters ahead of Election Day
A group of Oakland residents, led by former mayoral candidate Loren Taylor, is on a mission to educate voters on top city issues and elected leaders, so voters can make informed decisions at the ballot box this November.
NC State Legend Julius Hodge Named Head Coach at Lincoln University
NC State Legend Julius Hodge has been named the Head Coach at Lincoln University. This marks Hodge’s first stint as a Head Coach. Hodge has been in the Coaching world since 2015, when he served as Director of Player Development at the University of Buffalo under Bobby Hurley. Then, he spent 2016 and 2017 as an Assistant Coach under Herb Sendek at Santa Clara. From 2018-20, Hodge served as an Assistant Coach at San Jose State. Hodge has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Alleged Creator of "Mission-style Burrito" Among 16 New Legacy Businesses in San Francisco
San Francisco's vibrant tapestry of long-standing businesses has gained new recognition by adding 16 establishments to the Legacy Business Registry. The Small Business Commission (SBC) announced the inclusion of these long-standing, culturally significant local businesses operating for over 30 years, raising the total to 416 since the program's inception in 2015. The latest entrants include El Faro, the claimed originator of the "Mission-style burrito", Robert's Corned Meats, the city's longest-running corned beef maker, and The Fly Trap, one of the oldest restaurants in the area.
Supervisors finalize agreements on youth voting, but maybe not in time for November
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the final agreements allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots in Oakland and Berkeley school board elections but it’s unclear if it can be implemented in time for the November ballots. The vote...
Man killed in broad-daylight shooting following brawl at 16th St. BART Plaza
Following a fight at the 16th Street BART Plaza late Wednesday afternoon, a man was shot and taken away by an ambulance with life-threatening injuries, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Mission Local learned in a police news release on Thursday morning that the victim died of his wounds....
Mayor Thao recall committee under investigation for campaign law violations
(KRON) — While an FBI raid and a recall election have placed Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in the spotlight over the last few months, on Friday in a Hayward courtroom, that spotlight will be turned on the committee that has worked to get Thao recalled. The Oakland Public Ethics Commission is now investigating the committee […]
San Francisco voters will decide on pay increase for veteran cops
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco voters will decide in November whether to allow police officers to earn additional pay by extending their service. The city's Board of Supervisors approved a measure that lets the voters determine if experienced officers can delay retirement for increased compensation. The city faces a police...
Day Around the Bay: SF Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Out of a Muni Bus
President Joe Biden gave a historic address from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, recounting his record of the last four years, and solemnly saying, "the defense of democracy is more important than any title." In publicly discussing his decision to drop out of the 2024 race for the first time, Biden said, "I revere this office. But I love my country more." [Associated Press]
Firearm recovered after community complaints in Oakland
OAKLAND, California — A loaded firearm was recovered following community complaints about illegal activities at a tobacco and liquor store in Oakland, police said. The Oakland Police Department Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT) received numerous complaints and information from outside agencies regarding illegal activities at a licensed tobacco and liquor store in the 700 block of Willow Street. Around 9:00 a.m. on July 23, 2024, officers from ABAT and the Support Operations Division (SOD), along with other law enforcement agencies and Oakland Building and Code Compliance, conducted a joint inspection of the business.
Hayward Police Department wraps up successful Summer Youth Academy
HAYWARD, California — The Hayward Police Department concluded a week-long Summer Youth Academy, offering participants an in-depth look into various aspects of public safety. Throughout the week, attendees explored topics such as Patrol Procedures, Alcohol/Drug Abuse/Tobacco Use, Forensics/Crime Scene Investigations, Gangs, SWAT/K9/Bomb Squad Demonstrations, and Cyber Bullying/social media, according to a press release from the department. The program aimed to educate youth on public safety, build teamwork skills, and provide valuable insights into the work that keeps the community safe.
SF police investigating shooting near 16th Street BART that left 1 injured
San Francisco Police reported one person shot at 16th and Mission streets on Wednesday evening. At approximately 5:41 p.m., officers responded to the area on the report of a shooting and discovered a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, police said. Officers rendered aid and medics arrived on scene and transported the victim to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. No arrest has been made at this time.
Video shows popular Oakland restaurant burglarized for 7th time in 4 years
The owner of a popular Oakland restaurant says he's fed up after his business was burglarized for the seventh time in the last four years.The latest incident happened early Wednesday morning.Surveillance video was shared with ABC7 News from Kitchen Story on College Avenue in Rockridge.You can see the burglar try to pry open a door -- unsuccessfully -- and then run off.The owner tells ABC7 News that the door is to an office where money and iPads are kept.MORE: Oakland city official 'shaken' by 76 gas station robbery, owner calls on police to 'do their job'The suspect didn't get away...
Street renamed after Sean Monterrosa, man killed by Vallejo cops
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco unveiled Sean Monterrosa Boulevard on Monday in honor of the 22-year-old who was killed by Vallejo police. Monterrosa, who was from San Francisco, was shot by Vallejo police in 2020 during a night of protests after the death of George Floyd. Earlier this year, the...
United Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Sacramento International Airport
A United Airlines flight from Vancouver to San Francisco was diverted to the Sacramento International Airport on Wednesday. United Airlines flight logs shows flight 1449 landed at SMF around 9:15 a.m. The Sacramento County Department of Airports told KCRA 3 an emergency landing was made because the crew smelled smoke...
BKM Acquires Hayward Industrial with “Tremendous” Value-Add Potential
BKM Capital Partners, a vertically integrated institutional fund manager, has acquired North Cabot Industrial Park in Hayward from a nonprofit for $10.5 million, or $206 per square foot. The two-building, multi-tenant property is located along the I-880 Corridor, among the most active industrial corridors in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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