In wake of Orinda shooting, city council to discuss short-term rentals this week
In the wake of the death of five people at a party in a short-term-rental house in their city this past Thursday night, Orinda City Council members on Tuesday will talk about possible changes to the city's short-term rental rules.
In the wake of the death of five people at a party in a short-term-rental house in their city this past Thursday night, Orinda City Council members on Tuesday will talk about possible changes to the city's short-term rental rules.
DJ at Orinda Halloween party among the five dead
The 24-year-old's life was cut short by bullets fired into a crowd of partygoers at an Airbnb home in Orinda Thursday night, at what was billed as the Halloween mansion party.
The 24-year-old's life was cut short by bullets fired into a crowd of partygoers at an Airbnb home in Orinda Thursday night, at what was billed as the Halloween mansion party.
"He loved doing music and he literally died doing what he loves to do"
The tall, slender young man, known as Cali to his friends, was helping raise a 4-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Greg Liggins reports.
The tall, slender young man, known as Cali to his friends, was helping raise a 4-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Greg Liggins reports.
Orinda city council to address short-term rental policy
Following the mass shooting Halloween night that left five dead in Orinda, city leaders are set to meet this week to discuss short term rentals.
Following the mass shooting Halloween night that left five dead in Orinda, city leaders are set to meet this week to discuss short term rentals.
Neighbors called Orinda rental home the 'Party House,' Airbnb promises change, says "this is unacceptable"
Neighbors said the owner has always used the home as a short term rental and there have been previous parties there. While they have been noisy, none have been deadly, until now.
Neighbors said the owner has always used the home as a short term rental and there have been previous parties there. While they have been noisy, none have been deadly, until now.
Airbnb responds to Orinda shooting, promises changes
In a series of tweets, the Airbnb Co-founder called the incident completely unacceptable.
In a series of tweets, the Airbnb Co-founder called the incident completely unacceptable.
Orinda neighbor says she will move following shooting that killed five
KTVU's Leigh Martinez reports from Orinda.
KTVU's Leigh Martinez reports from Orinda.
Sheriff releases victims' identities in fatal Orinda Halloween-party shooting
The FBI is assisting with the investigation of a shooting at an out-of-control Halloween party at an Orinda Airbnb rental that left five dead and injured several others as they fled on Thursday.
The FBI is assisting with the investigation of a shooting at an out-of-control Halloween party at an Orinda Airbnb rental that left five dead and injured several others as they fled on Thursday.
Motive unknown in Halloween massacre in Orinda
Four killed in shooting during party at rented home
Four killed in shooting during party at rented home
Father of Orinda shooting victim says son in wrong place
Romond Reyes said his son, Armani, was at the Orinda party where four were killed. His son is now under sedation. "He was in the wrong place at the wrong time," he said. Allie Rasmus reports
Romond Reyes said his son, Armani, was at the Orinda party where four were killed. His son is now under sedation. "He was in the wrong place at the wrong time," he said. Allie Rasmus reports
Four dead, others injured at Halloween party in Orinda; Airbnb 'horrified' about tragedy
A neighbor said he talked to the owner of the home, who told him it was being rented out through Airbnb for a private party. Airbnb told KTVU that they are "urgently investigating" what happened.
A neighbor said he talked to the owner of the home, who told him it was being rented out through Airbnb for a private party. Airbnb told KTVU that they are "urgently investigating" what happened.
Four dead, others injured at Halloween party in Orinda
The yellow house was rented on Airbnb for a private Halloween party. Elissa Harrington reports
The yellow house was rented on Airbnb for a private Halloween party. Elissa Harrington reports
Adding up the losses: effects of PG&E shutoff on East Bay businesses
At Montclair Florist, the outage led to spoiled product and no phone or online orders, the bulk of the business.
At Montclair Florist, the outage led to spoiled product and no phone or online orders, the bulk of the business.
Caldecott and Tom Lantos tunnels to remain open during power outages
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
Two major tunnels on state highways in the San Francisco Bay Area remain open early Wednesday morning after Caltrans officials initially warned they might close due to the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.
BART delays on Antioch line due to power problem on the tracks
There are 20-minute delays Wednesday morning on BART's Antioch line in both directions due to a power problem on the tracks, according to the transit agency.
There are 20-minute delays Wednesday morning on BART's Antioch line in both directions due to a power problem on the tracks, according to the transit agency.
Private fire crews assisting with fire mitigation
After three consecutive horrendous fire years, there is an important shift going on this year in firefighting efforts. KTVU?s Tom Vacar reports Cal Fire, Contra Costa Fire, Orinda-Moraga Fire, East Bay Parks, East Bay MUD, Lawrence Berkeley Lab and many others mean to keep their hills firestorm free.
After three consecutive horrendous fire years, there is an important shift going on this year in firefighting efforts. KTVU?s Tom Vacar reports Cal Fire, Contra Costa Fire, Orinda-Moraga Fire, East Bay Parks, East Bay MUD, Lawrence Berkeley Lab and many others mean to keep their hills firestorm free.
Bay Area water officials: No need for restrictions seen during drought
There's still a week left in January, but so far, water officials are telling us there is no need to consider any of the water use restrictions that we saw during the drought years. Jana Katsuyama reports from Orinda.
There's still a week left in January, but so far, water officials are telling us there is no need to consider any of the water use restrictions that we saw during the drought years. Jana Katsuyama reports from Orinda.
Orinda grass fire signals what could be beginning of long fire season
Flames and smoke created quite a scene alongside Highway 24 in Orinda on Monday, across the road from where it started. Fire officials said it wasn't a large fire, but one that serves as a good fire season reminder and wake-up call.
Flames and smoke created quite a scene alongside Highway 24 in Orinda on Monday, across the road from where it started. Fire officials said it wasn't a large fire, but one that serves as a good fire season reminder and wake-up call.
Brush fire snarls traffic on Highway 24
Firefighters battled a grass fire on Highway 24 in Orinda, prompting a huge traffic back-up for motorists in the area.
Firefighters battled a grass fire on Highway 24 in Orinda, prompting a huge traffic back-up for motorists in the area.
Sinkhole fix stirs anger in Orinda
Residents in Orinda are at odds over how to repair a sinkhole. Tom Vacar reports.
Residents in Orinda are at odds over how to repair a sinkhole. Tom Vacar reports.