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Neighborhood businesses threatened by upzoning and speculators
The first signs of a potentially massive problem with Mayor London Breed’s plan to upzone commercial corridors for more housing emerged this week, as Laura Waxman at the Chron reported that. Earlier this year, stealthy entities spent upwards of $40 million on acquiring more than half a dozen aging...
Donations stolen from Oakland City Council candidate's campaign rally; no response by police
Oakland City Council candidate Charlene Wang had her donation bag stolen on Sunday during her campaign kick off event. Wang and her staff say an unhoused woman grabbed it and walked away."I very much tried to have a de-escalatory conversation with her to convince her to hand over the bag," Wang said. "Offer her a warm meal at the grocery store, even give her money in exchange for the bag but that did not work out."Video shows Wang and her staff trying to get the bag back. However, the unhoused woman got angry and refused to give it back. The...
Orinda pharmacy burglarized 4 times in four months
(KRON) — A small pharmacy in Orinda has been hit by burglars four times within the past four months, according to the owners. The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy at 282 Village Square has been serving local patients for two decades. “The past 4 months have been a nightmare for us,” the shop’s owner, Naomi Yuen, wrote […]
EDITORIAL: Windsor, California, is the wrong spot for Koi casino
Photo: At 222 East Shiloh Road, northeast of Santa Rosa, near Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, the Koi Nation, one of California's federally recognized Native American tribes unveiled plans to build a $600 million casino resort, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat) EDITORIAL: Windsor, California, is the...
Tech investor sparks displacement fears in the Fillmore. The truth is more complicated
A venture capitalist’s under-the-radar effort to purchase a string of commercial properties on Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights has blown up into a political fight of a type familiar in San Francisco. In broad strokes, the conflict pits mom-and-pop businesses against tech interests. But, as with most commercial real...
More than 8,000 new Berkeley students arrive, struggle to find housing
Zoe Herrara is a senior at Cal, and the start of school makes her think back to her first year. As a Central Valley transfer student she would have to drive hours to get to Berkeley. "Commuting just wasn't an option for me." But — less than a month before...
2 San Jose residents killed by wrong-way driver on State Route 85, CHP says
A woman and teenage boy were killed in San Jose on Monday after a Florida man drove the wrong way on State Route 85 and hit a Tesla head on, according to the California Highway Patrol.The CHP started receiving calls about a wrong way driver at around 3:40 p.m.The driver of a Toyota Tacoma drove the wrong way for nearly 10 minutes before hitting a Tesla killing two people inside.The CHP said a 47-year-old woman and 14-year-old boy were killed, both San Jose residents.The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office have not identified the crash victims.UPDATE: The CHP says the...
‘Hope is mandatory’: Berkeley rally puts spotlight on Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Sign up for Weekday J and get the latest on what's happening in the Jewish Bay Area. More than 100 people rallied on a Berkeley highway overpass Sunday to bring attention to the plight of East Bay native Hersh Goldberg-Polin and other hostages held captive in Gaza, hoping to seize on the momentum from his parents’ address at the Democratic National Convention days prior.
Police Bust Mail Theft Ring, but Postal Crime Still Rampant Overall
Although Santa Clara police have struck a blow to the heart of a local mail theft ring, the head of the postal police union said the problem is worse than most people realize. Santa Clara police have arrested a dozen suspects in connection with a mail theft ring, a significant victory. However, the arrests are just a piece of the puzzle.
Two deaths investigated as homicides in SJ, including woman who was possibly ran over
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department is investigating two deaths that happened Sunday and Monday as homicides. In one instance, a woman was found bloodied in the street, and police believe she may have been run over. SJPD responded to the 400 block of North 33rd Street at 4:19 a.m. The woman was found […]
Top events at this year’s Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
The Mountain View Art & Wine Festival returns to Castro Street on Sept. 7 and 8. This free annual event offers music, art, vendors, food, sports, and more is presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. And it’s expanded since last year, with an additional 50 vendors. Here’s some of what festival goers can expect.
Suspect arrested in connection to charred body found at San Jose homeless encampment
(KRON) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to charred human remains found at a San Jose homeless encampment last week, police announced Monday. Patrol officers with the San Jose Police Department responded on Monday, Aug. 19 at around 4:33 p.m. to suspicious circumstances in the area of Roberts Avenue and Vintage Way. According […]
Jaws of Life stolen from Oakland Fire crew, public’s help sought
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said it is working closely with Oakland Fire Department officials to recover a stolen Jaws of Life tool. OPD said the theft occurred 7:15 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of West Street when Oakland Fire crew members used the Jaws of Life during an undisclosed incident. It was […]
San Jose State student found dead in dorm room
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A student at San Jose State University was found dead in their dorm room over the weekend, the university confirmed. The student, whose identity has not been released, was discovered at Spartan Village on the Paseo. "This loss is heartbreaking and devastating for our close-knit San...
Hayward police search for suspect in deadly shooting
Police in Hayward are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon that has left at least one victim dead, according to authorities.According to the Hayward Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting in area of the 22000 block of Santa Clara St. near the Nimitz Freeway shortly before 3:30 p.m.Arriving officers found one victim who was declared deceased at the scene, police said.Police did not provide a suspect description, but confirmed that no one is currently in custody for the shooting. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Legacy Fillmore Businesses at Risk of Being Pushed Out Could Get New Protections
A new proposal from San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin aims to protect longtime small businesses along Fillmore Street from displacement as some say a burgeoning property owner is pushing them out. Peskin, who is running for mayor, announced the plan on Monday in the historic Upper Fillmore...
Newsom's hands-on approach to crime in California cities gains critics in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom's letter to Oakland city leaders last month urging them to change the city's policy on police vehicle chases seemed out of the ordinary: a governor weighing in forcefully on a somewhat-obscure element of local policing.But it's part of a larger, slowly unfolding effort to exert state influence on law enforcement in Oakland and other California cities as crime concerns rise during an election year. In the past six months, Newsom has deployed California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland, then quadrupled their shifts; sent National Guard prosecutors to help the Alameda County District Attorney's Office with drug cases,...
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