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Popular Japanese pancake restaurant to close first US location in San Francisco
(KRON) — A popular Japanese pancake cafe is closing its Stonestown location in San Francisco. Gram Cafe & Pancakes’ last day of operation at the SF mall is on Aug. 27, the business announced on social media. The restaurant, which opened back in 2019, is located between the Target and Apple stores. The Stonestown location […]
Hayward man, company allegedly exported tropical fish to Hong Kong
SAN FRANCISCO - One Hayward man was caught in some fishy business - literally. Futseng "Dale" Chen and his company Sealogic International are accused of illegally importing tropical fish from the United States to a buyer in Hong Kong. Chen and his company allegedly knowingly exported tropical fish from the...
Suspects in killing of Oakland officer Tuan Le to stand trial
The three suspects accused of killing Oakland officer Tuan Le will be going to trial, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday. A preliminary hearing was held with the suspects, Sebron Russell, Mark Demetrious and Allen Starr Brown, and according to the DA, the judge found that there was enough evidence to support the case going to trial."The Court found that the prosecution team presented sufficient evidence to show that defendants … 'knew or should have known' that Officer Tuan Le was a peace officer engaged in his duties at the time of the murder," the DA said. Sanders...
Newsom announces big grant to help built stalled Sebastopol housing
photo credit: Marc Albert/KRCBA vacant lot that served as a 'Safe RV Parking' area in Sebastopol during the height of COVID will become a complex of permanently supportive housing for people without shelter. A big pile of money may have just ended an acrimonious battle over a vacant lot in Sebastopol. Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a nearly $6.5 million dollar infusion into on-again, off-again plans for 21 permanent supportive apartments for people lacking homes. The site is a vacant lot along State Route 116 at the north edge of town. It was most recently "HorizonShine Village," a sort of RV park for...
San Jose Mayor and California Officials Rally for Proposition 36 to Reform Drug, Theft Policies
In a push for reforming California's approach to nonviolent drug and theft crimes, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, alongside Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, has shown support for Proposition 36, which aims to address public safety concerns by balancing treatment with accountability. The forward-looking policy advocates for expanded treatment options for repeat offenders while enhancing prosecutorial discretion in addressing these offenses. Mahan, citing the ongoing struggles with crime and homelessness, underscored the need for a departure from the era of encampments to one that embraces widespread treatment, according to Mayor Matt Mahan.
Woman Shot and Killed in Oakland Identified, Was Mother of Eight Confronting Alleged Drug Dealers
We now know the identity of the woman who was fatally shot in East Oakland last Wednesday, as 33-year-old mother of eight Maria Ramos was shot while attempting to confront a group of alleged drug dealers. A woman was shot and killed at about 2:30 pm last Wednesday on the...
Warriors Trade Pitch Swaps Wiggins for $95 Million ‘Perfect Fit’
The Warriors have struck out on two of the All-Star players they pursued this offseason, unable to get a deal done to bring Paul George to town, then missing, too, on Lauri Markkanen, who signed an extension with the Jazz that will keep him in Utah, at least for this year.
$20B Bay Area affordable housing bond pulled from ballot, could return for future vote
A $20 billion funding to address the Bay Area's lack of affordable housing options is now off the table.The Affordable Housing Bond promised to be a solution, but the Bay Area Housing Financing Authority voted Wednesday to remove the bond from the November 2024 ballot."This is one of the most difficult votes that I will be taking," Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal D. Glover said.Not often does a unanimous decision have such hesitation, but that was the case when the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority voted to pull the $20 billion affordable housing bond from the November ballot.Santa Clara County...
NorCal tiny homes company shuts down; customers ask I-Team where the money went
On his podcast and frequent social media posts, a Northern California man dreamed of becoming a billionaire by selling tiny homes. But now, his offices are closed and hundreds of customers across the country are wondering where their money went."I think that becoming a billionaire is a worthy goal because in order for that to happen, I'm going to have to become a completely different version of who I am today," said Colton Paulhus.For someone who loves to appear on social media, Paulhus has been very difficult to reach. And many people want to talk to him - customers, employees,...
California murder from 1986 linked to convicted serial killer
William Lester Sugg, a serial killer sentenced to death for 12 murders in Southern California, confessed to another killing after his DNA was linked to the victim. Cathy Small was 19 when she was found dead from stab wounds and strangulation in South Pasadena. KNBC’s Mekahlo Medina reports.
California's ShakeAlert system gets upgrade to detect major earthquakes faster
The West Coast's ShakeAlert system has received a significant upgrade, allowing it to more rapidly alert the public of the next major earthquake. The growing network of seismic sensors that make up the system throughout California, Oregon and Washington now also incorporates sensors that directly monitor movements on the surface of the earth,...
Firefighters gain 40% containment of California's fourth-largest wildfire on record
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — California's largest wildfire so far this year was 40% contained Wednesday after scorching more than 670 square miles (1,735 square kilometers). The massive Park Fire was allegedly started by arson on July 24 in a wilderness park outside the Central Valley city of Chico and spread northward with astonishing speed in hot and dry conditions, becoming California's fourth-largest wildfire on record.
Seismologist warns earthquake activity increasing in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - In just the last week alone, Southern California has experienced two earthquakes. So if you feel like there have been more and stronger earthquakes in the region recently, that's because it's absolutely true, according to Dr. Lucy Jones, seismologist with California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. On...
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