Redwood City Block Rocked as Multi-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Hopkins Avenue Apartments
A multi-alarm blaze broke out Thursday at 1266 Hopkins Avenue in Redwood City; crews knocked it down and investigators were on scene. More details are pending.
State Clears SFPD Cops In I‑280 Double Killing As Community Cries Foul
The California DOJ found insufficient evidence to criminally charge SFPD officers in the May 19, 2022 Mariposa/Owens shooting that killed two men, while urging one narrow policy change.
Oakland Felon Nabbed In Undercover Pimp Pitch While Walking Free On Gun Rap
A Bay Area man out on a federal gun case was arrested in Oakland after prosecutors say he offered to be an undercover officer's pimp; court filings show prosecutors moved to remand him ahead of sentencing.
9th Circuit Upholds Captain’s Conviction In Conception Fire
A federal appeals panel on Tuesday affirmed the conviction of Conception captain Jerry Boylan in the 2019 dive‑boat fire that killed 34, while regulators and families reflect on safety reforms.
Dog Park Drama: Richmond Man Busted After 'You Are Dead' Threat at Point Isabel
Park police arrested a man at Point Isabel after an employee was threatened; officers say he was identified in an in‑field lineup and booked in Martinez. The investigation is ongoing.
Napa Permit Sharks Target Locals With Phony Email Payment Demands
County officials say scammers are posing as planning staff and demanding wire transfers tied to permits. Verify sender addresses and report suspicious messages to IC3.
Walnut Creek Man With Pellet Gun Killed By Police In After-Midnight Encounter
Walnut Creek police shot and killed a 46-year-old man identified by the Contra Costa coroner as Joaquin Pereyra after officers say he refused to drop what turned out to be a pellet gun.












