A federal judge has ruled that jurors may hear allegations that former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others sought to prevent publication of a story about alleged misconduct by an East Bay politician during a 2023 trade mission to Vietnam, according to court records.
government
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.
safety
(KRON) --The Benicia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl who vanished almost three weeks ago. She is considered to be at risk due to her age. Valeria Barragan was last seen on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. near West 5th Street in Benicia, accordin...
safety
Police in El Cerrito are investigating two residential burglaries that happened 30 minutes apart.
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(KRON) -- An Alameda County jury convicted two men of murdering an 18-year-old Oakland woman, Bre’Elle Vercher, prosecutors announced Thursday. Silasomari Bryant, 33, and Derrick McIntyre, 49, were found guilty of second-degree murder following a jury trial. On May 22, 2024, Brya...
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — This holiday season, San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront will be home to the city’s newest and largest holiday ice rink. San Francisco on Ice at Fisherman’s Wharf will be a 6,300-square-foot outdoor ice rink, located at 80 Jefferson St. It w...
government
Fundraising for the ballot measures is staggering: Over $19 million is going toward the 10 measures on the ballot. Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined...
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The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough....
