Tenderloin Fentanyl Pipeline: Oakland Dealer Gets 8 Years In Federal Lockup
An Oakland man received an eight‑year federal sentence after prosecutors said nearly a kilogram of fentanyl tied to Tenderloin sales was recovered during 2023 searches. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Cruz will serve 96 months and face four years of supervised release.
California AG Nails Human Trafficker Who Preyed on Minors With 8-Year Prison Term
The California DOJ says Kai Jones pleaded guilty and received an eight-year sentence for human trafficking and sexual exploitation of two minors.
Walgreens Hit With $6 Million Tab After Bay Area Prosecutors Cry Foul
A coalition of county prosecutors says Walgreens overcharged customers and sold expired OTC products; the settlement includes fines, audits and a price-scanner guarantee.
OpenAI Moves In On Richmond Waterfront With Giant Ford Point Warehouse Lease
OpenAI has leased the Portside Commerce Center at 1411 Harbour Way S in Richmond — a roughly 202,000‑sq‑ft waterfront warehouse that could support hundreds of workers.
Dirt-Bike Crew Collared After Telegraph Ave Carjacking Try, Oakland Cops Say
Oakland police say three people were arrested and investigators seized six dirt bikes, a vehicle and three firearms tied to an attempted Telegraph Avenue carjacking.
Stanford Drug ‘Shop’ Drivers Dodge Prison In Bay Area Bust
A federal judge opted for time served and three years of supervised release for two couriers tied to The Shop drug-delivery ring. The case follows a larger prosecution that put the alleged organizer behind bars last year.












