Tri-Valley Teen Tech Whizzes Turn Homework Into Police Drones And Medical AI
Tri‑Valley high schoolers are building drones, AI and satellite maps that have already drawn police, funder and NASA attention. Their work shows how local STEM investment can move prototypes into pilots.
Quiet Berkeley Block Rocked By Deadly Late-Night Scooter Crash
A man was pronounced dead Saturday night after a suspected solo scooter crash on California Street near Addison in Berkeley. Police have called their fatal-crash team and the coroner.
EDD Burns Millions on 'Ghost' Cellphones Nobody Used, Audit Says
A state audit found EDD paid about $4.6 million in monthly fees for thousands of cellphones and hotspots that went unused. Auditors urged tighter monitoring and a 90‑day cutoff rule.
Pre-Dawn Eastshore Horror as El Cerrito Pedestrian Is Struck and Killed
A 57-year-old woman was killed after being struck mid-block on Eastshore Boulevard early Friday; police say the driver remained at the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.
UPDATE: Alameda DA Ursula Jones Dickson Seeks Dismissal of Ex-Officer's Manslaughter Case, Citing Lack of Evidence
The Alameda County DA seeks to dismiss the manslaughter case against an officer for a 2020 shooting due to doubtful evidence and expert opinions supporting self-defense, which has upset the community.












