Flamenco dancer, guitarist miss one payment, foreclosure pending on Oakland home
An Emmy-award winning flamenco dancer and her guitarist husband will likely have to leave their Oakland home this holiday season as one missed mortgage payment has gotten them in financial trouble with their service lender.
An Emmy-award winning flamenco dancer and her guitarist husband will likely have to leave their Oakland home this holiday season as one missed mortgage payment has gotten them in financial trouble with their service lender.
Prosecutor: Oxford School officials could be charged in deadly Michigan shooting
Michigan school officials could still face charges following the tragic Oxford High School shooting last week that left four students dead and seven other people injured.
Michigan school officials could still face charges following the tragic Oxford High School shooting last week that left four students dead and seven other people injured.
Sheriff's office admits photo of Santa getting a concealed handgun permit may have been 'insensitive'
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
'It's not safe anymore, you can barely go outside': Oakland's latest homicide victim mourned
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
US Marshals post $10K reward for info leading to arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley
US Marshals have posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley.
US Marshals have posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley.
Oakland mayor proposes hiring 60 officers amid surging violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Family pleads for help in solving case of slain Bay Area news security guard
The family of a retired police officer who was killed while working as a security guard for a television crew in Oakland made a public appeal for even the smallest clue to help solve the case.
The family of a retired police officer who was killed while working as a security guard for a television crew in Oakland made a public appeal for even the smallest clue to help solve the case.
Health officials confirm 5 cases of omicron in Alameda County
Alameda County public health officials on Friday confirmed five cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant among residents.
Alameda County public health officials on Friday confirmed five cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant among residents.
Residents at senior mobile home park worried about 40% rent increase
At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.
At the Youngstown Mobile Home Park for seniors in Petaluma, there is anger and a lot of worry over notice about a massive rent hike notice.
Dublin correctional officer charged with sexual abuse of inmate
John Bellhouse, 39, of Pleasanton, worked at the Federal Correctional Institute Dublin as safety administrator and allegedly engaged in sexual acts with an inmate last year, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
John Bellhouse, 39, of Pleasanton, worked at the Federal Correctional Institute Dublin as safety administrator and allegedly engaged in sexual acts with an inmate last year, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Mother allegedly kills 6-year-old son with deer rifle to send him 'to heaven,' police say
A mother in South Carolina is charged with murder after investigators say she shot her 6-year-old son in the chest with a deer rifle, saying she wanted him to go to heaven.
A mother in South Carolina is charged with murder after investigators say she shot her 6-year-old son in the chest with a deer rifle, saying she wanted him to go to heaven.
Cash, checks found in wall at Lakewood Church during repair work is from 2014 theft, says HPD
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
DAs, retailers say California needs stronger shoplifting law
Shoplifting has been a growing problem, but recent large-scale thefts in California in which groups of individuals rush into stores and take goods in plain sight or smash and grab from display cases is "raising it to a whole new level."
Shoplifting has been a growing problem, but recent large-scale thefts in California in which groups of individuals rush into stores and take goods in plain sight or smash and grab from display cases is "raising it to a whole new level."
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Public memorial planned for slain Bay Area TV news security guard
The memorial service for Kevin Nishita is set for noon Thursday at the National Civic Auditorium located at 135 W San Carlos Street.
The memorial service for Kevin Nishita is set for noon Thursday at the National Civic Auditorium located at 135 W San Carlos Street.
Vallejo cop who fatally shot Sean Monterrosa violated policy, investigation concludes
An independent investigator has found a Vallejo Police Department officer did not act within reason when he shot through a windshield and killed Sean Monterrosa last year. The officer may now face disciplinary action.
An independent investigator has found a Vallejo Police Department officer did not act within reason when he shot through a windshield and killed Sean Monterrosa last year. The officer may now face disciplinary action.
San Jose jewelry store robbed by smash-and-grab thieves
Authorities are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose mall on Thursday.
Authorities are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose mall on Thursday.
Mini Dachshund stolen from Oakland park is found; 2 suspects still on loose
A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.
A mini Dachshund stolen in Oakland during a car burglary at Chabot Regional Park is now safely back with her owner. But the two suspects who took Ellie are still outstanding.



















