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Controversy sparks among Stinson Beach homeowners
STINSON BEACH, Calif. (KRON) — Stinson Beach residents are disputing private fencing laws surrounding their beachfront homes. The debate was sparked after a complaint was filed with Marin County about multiple homes roping off part of the beach without proper permits. “It doesn’t really bother me, but rather have them not there,” Robert Pedla, a […]
Valero Raises Ambiguous but Ugly Specter of “Legal Challenges” Should Benicia Adopt Industrial Safety Measures
Valero Raises Objections to Proposed Benicia Industrial Safety Ordinance. Valero Refining Company has submitted a 34-page, comprehensive letter to Benicia city officials in the form of a public comment objecting to the draft Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) proposed for adoption in Benicia before the end of the year. The letter notes the Texas-based fossil fuel giant’s concerns regarding the draft ordinance, which City leaders hope to use to strengthen local oversight of industrial facilities within city limits.
Dead bird, two mosquito groups test positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa
(KRON) — West Nile virus activity is intensifying in Contra Costa County, with the latest reports confirming two more groups of mosquitoes and a dead bird testing positive. The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (CCMVCD) identified the infected mosquitoes in Martinez and Oakley, while the bird was found in Brentwood. With previous cases […]
VIDEO: Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville on home surveillance
(KRON) — A mountain lion caught on home surveillance video in downtown Vacaville has left residents on edge and prompted a safety alert from police. The sighting on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m., was captured by a camera near West Street and Cernon Street, close to Main Street, said the Vacaville Police Department. In the […]
Mosquito pesticide to be sprayed in section of Martinez Friday
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night because of the high number of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus there.The district said it will be spraying between dusk time -- approximately 7:50 p.m. -- and 11 p.m. in an area bordered on the north by the San Joaquin River, on the south by Pacheco Boulevard, on the east by Pacheco Creek and on the west by Embarcadero Street.The ultra-low volume pesticide will be sprayed by truck, according to the vector control district.In July, a man died from West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, the county's first death from the disease since 2006.More information on the district's efforts to control the mosquito population can be found at www.contracostamosquito.com.Contra Costa County residents can help identify areas of potential disease risk by reporting dead birds to the California Dead Bird Call Center at (877) 968-2473 or at westnile.ca.gov. Dead birds are often the first sign of West Nile virus in a particular area.
Suspect Apprehended in Idaho for 1973 Marin County Murder
SAN RAFAEL — An Idaho resident in custody awaits extradition to Marin County for a murder that happened more than 50 years ago. A young mother was raped and murdered inside her home in San Rafael while her husband was away at work. The victim 31-year-old Nina Fischer was...
1 dead after shooting at Dublin apartment complex; suspect still outstanding, police say
Dublin Police Services said it was investigating a homicide that occurred at the Emerald Park Apartment complex off Hacienda Drive and Central Parkway on Friday.The incident was reported just after 2 p.m.Upon arrival by Dublin police, an adult male victim was located with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.INTERACTIVE: Take a look at the ABC7 Neighborhood Safety TrackerResidents were blocked from getting into the complex during the search.Nearby Dougherty Elementary School was also locked down while police searched for the suspect. The lockdown was lifted just before 4 p.m.Police said they were...
San Jose tiny homes could become jail diversion site
Santa Clara County wants to purchase a tiny home village for homeless residents from San Jose and use it to house formerly incarcerated people — sparking safety concerns from nearby homeowners. San Jose launched the Monterey/Bernal tiny home site as emergency housing in October 2020 to house residents who...
East Bay bride escapes wedding nightmare, less than 2 weeks before wedding
PITTSBURG, Calif. (KRON) — A wedding nightmare was narrowly avoided by an East Bay woman less than a week and a half before the big day. The bride-to-be was devastated to learn the bridal shop holding her wedding dress closed up and left. It was an off-the-rack wedding gown that caught Akila Mwongozi’s eye. Casting […]
Meet Katie Nelson, new Sausalito planner
The Community and Economic Development Department is pleased to welcome a new associate planner to its Planning Division. Katie Nelson brings eight years of experience to Sausalito as a former building and wastewater technician, plans and permit coordinator, and city planner with the Town of Paradise in Butte County. As...
Sausalito rules on campaign signs
With campaign season for the November 5 election now underway, the City of Sausalito would like to remind residents, businesses, and property owners that the display of campaign signs is subject to the following regulations in the Sausalito Municipal Code:. Campaign signs are allowed on private residential and commercial property...
Republicans rally by boat in Foster City Lagoon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Eight deck boats and a crowd of about 50 Republicans rallied in San Mateo County on Thursday at the same hour Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Republican Party chapter organized a flotilla event and picnic...
Woman arrested after ex-boyfriend shot dead during domestic dispute in San Leandro
A woman was arrested following a domestic dispute shooting in San Leandro in which her ex-boyfriend was killed and she was injured, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.Analleli Garcia Mejia, 36, was identified as the suspect in the August 22 shooting that the Sheriff's Office said may have been pre-meditated.Deputies who responded to a home on the 16000 block of Carolyn Street found Mejia who had been shot in the leg and 43-year-old David Ramirez who had been shot in the torso, the Sheriff's Office said.Ramirez died at the scene while Mejia was taken to a hospital. The Sheriff's Office said the shooting appeared to be related to a domestic dispute.Detectives developed information and video evidence showing Garcia Mejia's actions may have been pre-meditated, the Sheriff's Office said in a social media post.Deputies arrested Garcia Mejia on Thursday and she was booked into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. The Sheriff's Office indicated that following a review of the evidence by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, prosecutors would present the case for charging.
A new way to know Sausalito’s finest
The Sausalito Police Department’s recently launched Community Trading Card Challenge is a great new way to get to know the officers and staff members who keep us safe. The goal of the challenge is to meet all 23 employees of the police department, learn a fun fact about them, and politely request one of their trading cards. You can find most police employees around town and at community events. Trading cards for administrative staff can be requested by visiting the front counter of the police station on Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Steps to complete the challenge:Collect all 23 trading cards.Write down the name of the corresponding police employee for each fact on the fun fact list.Bring your filled-out fact list and your complete set of trading cards to the police station at 29 Caledonia Street.Participants who finish the challenge will receive a 10-ounce Yeti tumbler with the police department logo. Prizes are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. If you don’t want to print your own, copies of the fun fact list are available at the front counter of the police station during regular hours.
Richmond Police Trainee Uncovers Major Drug Stash During Routine Traffic Stop
An Officer in Training with the Richmond Police Department made a significant drug discovery during a routine traffic stop earlier this week. On Wednesday, Officer in Training Okodogbe pulled over a vehicle on Marina Bay Parkway and Foothill Avenue for a traffic violation and, upon contact, identified a strong marijuana odor emanating from inside the car. A search of the vehicle, prompted by the visible presence of two smoking pipes, uncovered a large cache of illegal substances.
Armed Robbery On Buck Creek Court In Martinez Friday
Two armed men reportedly confronted a victim in the 200 block of Buck Creek Court in Martinez on Friday, taking the victim’s watch and phone before escaping in a blue Grand Jeep Cherokee. No injuries were reported during the theft, made known to police shortly after 4 p.m. The...
Bernal Star, 13-year-old burger and brunch spot, evicted
Bernal Star, a beloved spot for burgers and patio brunches for 13 years, will close its original location at 410 Cortland Ave. this Sunday, after rent negotiations with the landlord failed, its owner said. The silver lining is: It will serve brunch and lunch again starting Aug. 30 at Vega...
Man killed in overnight shooting on MacArthur Blvd. in East Oakland
Police in Oakland have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found fatally shot on MacArthur Boulevard late Thursday night.Around 11 p.m., officers responded to the 9000 block of MacArthur near the Castlemont neighborhood, following a ShotSpotter activation and a call to police of a shooting.When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in the parking lot of the Harry's Liquors store on MacArthur. Despite medical attention from officers and paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the victim was an Oakland resident. His name is being withheld pending notification of next...
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