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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.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
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]
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
2024 Best of the East Bay: Celebrations & Events
— Runner-up | Kinsley Couture, Walnut Creek, kinsleycouture.com. AWG Private Chefs, Concord and Walnut Creek, awgprivatechefs.com. Runner-up | Eat Drink Be Merry Catering Co., Walnut Creek, edbmcatering.com. DJ. Amos Productions, Livermore, amospro.com. — Runner-up | Fantasy Sound Event Services, Livermore, fantasysound.com. Event Planner. Blooms ’N Bliss, Concord, bloomsnblissdesign.com. — Runner-up |...
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 […]
40 pounds of meth seized in San Jose drug bust
(KRON) — A significant drug bust in San Jose ended with the arrest of a convicted felon after a thorough investigation by the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said officers executed a search warrant at a home on Rockaway Drive Tuesday, uncovering a massive haul that included over 40 pounds […]
Women’s soccer falls to No. 2 ranked Stanford, 3-1
The San Diego State women’s soccer team (1-1-1) suffered their first season loss against the nation’s No. 2 ranked team, Stanford (3-0-0), 3-1, at the SDSU Sports Deck on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Stanford Cardinal proved why they were the runner-up in last year’s NCAA tournament by taking...
Police investigate shooting in San Francisco
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in San Francisco Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Haight Street. According to San Francisco police, their officers "arrived on scene and canvassed the area for potential victims and suspects to no avail." "Through the...
Vallejo man arrested for early August homicide: police
(KRON) – The Vallejo Police Department has arrested a suspect in the city’s 15th homicide of the year. At 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 1, Vallejo police officers responded to a shooting inside a business on the 2000 block of Solano Avenue. The responding officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. […]
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Reportedly Using an SUV the City Hasn't Paid For
Mayor Shang Thao ordered the Oakland Public Works Department to acquire a Ford SUV for official travel when her term began in January of 2023, and she has been using it since April 2023. Except, there's a catch. The City of Oakland has yet to make a single payment on...
Gallery Wendi Norris expands team
SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- In response to the evolving needs of its vibrant artist roster and collector base, Gallery Wendi Norris is pleased to welcome Ye-Bhit Hong as Assistant Director and Anya Udovik as Executive Assistant. Additionally, Melanie Cameron has been promoted to Senior Director in recognition of her exemplary work with artists such as Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Alice Rahon, among others.
SF school board president resigns amid looming closures, citing health and personal reasons
The first week of school wasn't even over yet when San Francisco Unified School Board President Lainie Motamedi resigned Friday morning."Due to personal circumstances, my immediate priority needs to be my health and my family," Motamedi said. "And while I believe this to be a temporary setback, I truly am unable to give this role the attention it deserves."Motamedi leaves office just two years after being appointed by Mayor London Breed, following the recall of three board members in a special election.Board Vice President Matt Alexander will step in as president.MORE: SFUSD returns with teacher vacancies and looming school closures....
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