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Richmond Men Charged with Felony After Alleged Theft Spree in Santa Monica
Two men from Richmond, California, Raul Santino Lopez and Agustin Jesus Vega, have been slapped with felony charges after they allegedly went on a daylight theft spree in Santa Monica, targeting unsuspecting drivers. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the pair is accused of hitting multiple gas stations and stealing items right out of vehicles.
Intoxicated San Rafael man shoots gun in private residence: police
(KRON) — Police arrested an intoxicated man for shooting a handgun in a residential parking lot on Monday, the San Rafael police department said. San Rafael PD received calls at approximately 9 a.m. about possible gunshots being fired in the 300 block of Canal Street in San Rafael. Callers said a witness observed a man […]
Beloved formerly homeless man in Berkeley dies after getting on his feet, off the streets for year-and-a-half
BERKELEY, Calif. - A formerly homeless man, who had gotten back on his feet, was attending school, and served as an inspirational and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community, has died. To his friends, 60-year-old Lenard Andrus was affectionately known as just "Nardy." And for the last 540 days...
New California law will ban restaurants surcharges on customer bills
A new California law aimed at banning hidden service fees could eliminate the surcharges some restaurants add to customer bills.Diners in San Francisco often think twice when they see a common line at the bottom of their menu warning of a mandatory service charge that can run anywhere between 4% to 20%. While a proposed new law could end up making those notices go away, customers could also be forced to absorb the cost elsewhere. Food experts like Marcia Gagliardi who authors the 18-year-old food newsletter tablehopper says that isn't great news for customers or the restaurants where they eat. "Just when...
Crime numbers down in Oakland, police data shows
New data shows crime is on the decline in Oakland. Oakland Police Department data shows a 33% decrease in overall crime this year compared to a year ago. Homicides are down 17%, assaults are down 7%, rapes are down 21% and burglaries are down 50%, according to the OPD numbers.
Bridge & Back for Q.W.A.C. welcomes special guest
Richmond native Courtney Paulk raised eyebrows in the Lake Gaston community last October when she swam the 34-mile distance from Tailrace Park, below the dam separating John H. Kerr Lake from Lake Gaston to the public beach near the barrier separating Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake. Paulk started her swim shortly before 7 a.m. and finished at 3:14 a.m., a 19 hours and 39 minutes adventure. Paulk will be back at Lake Gaston at 8 a.m. this Saturday to meet with participants and onlookers of the third annual Bridge and Back for Q.W.A.C. at the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2357 Eaton Ferry Road.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In SF
A lot of the Bay Area’s top-tier Vietnamese food can be found in San Jose or East Oakland, but SF has its fair share of fantastic spots. Many are concentrated in the Tenderloin’s Little Saigon, the area packed with tiny takeout-only sandwich shops and casual phở places on and around Larkin Street. But you can also find bún riêu, garlic noodles, and bò tái chanh scattered throughout the city, whether you’re looking to get fancy at a place with cocktails and a tasting menu or want to stroll in for bún bò huế on a random weeknight. Oh, and if you’re looking specifically for bánh mì, we’ve got a guide for that, too.
London Breed battles her own messaging on crime in San Francisco
From supporting the effort to oust former soft-on-crime District Attorney Chesa Boudin to pushing measures that ease restrictions on the police department, San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants residents to know that her tough-on-crime efforts have led to a safer city. Up for reelection in November, Breed is struggling to deal with residents’ perceptions that […]
Instead of Winery Hopping, Embark on Northern California’s Cannabis Trail
While you may be familiar with Napa Wine Road, Sonoma County’s seemingly endless string of wineries, the path has a lesser-known, spiritual sibling. Founded in 2015, Oakland’s Cannabis Trail takes travelers on an immersive exploration of the plant through Northern California’s sprawling, redwood-filled landscapes and bustling city streets. Today, the trail announced its collaboration with Visit Oakland, Visit Mendocino County, and the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau. The lush, nine-county trail will add eight new historic landmarks, including Huckleberry Hill Farms in Redway and the Humboldt Cannabis Tours, as well as dispensaries and lounges like Plantshop and The Bohemian Chemist.
California man who died at Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A California man who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 is being buried at Arlington National Cemetery later this month. On December 7, 1941, the Pearl Harbor naval base was attacked by Japan, bringing the United States into the Second World War. After more than 80 years, […]
San Francisco Police Seek Public Help to Find Suspect in Ingleside District Fatal Hit-and-Run
In an urgent appeal to the public, the San Francisco Police Department is requesting assistance to locate a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in the Ingleside District. According to official statements, the tragic incident occurred on February 25, precisely at 6:49 p.m., when officers were dispatched to Alemany Blvd. and Rousseau St. to respond to the emergency.
Bee colony stolen from California ‘Bee Lady’
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – An Oakland beekeeper is frustrated after someone stole a colony of bees and its queen on Saturday. The theft happened minutes before she was hosting a honey-tasting event for children. Susan Donahue is known as the “Bee Lady” in her Rockridge neighborhood, where she has...
What to know as SF launches parking enforcement crackdown
Starting Wednesday, enforcement for parking violations in San Francisco will step up, and drivers will want to know what parking enforcers are targeting. A couple of general tips to start with: Make sure to keep the meter fed and pay attention to signs because there typically isn’t just one rule for all parking spaces.
SF's water bottle refilling stations are safe, experts say. So, why don't people use them?
San Francisco's water refilling stations distribute free, perfectly healthy, fresh drinking water that many seem to be saying "no thanks" to. Why? The answer might surprise you.
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