ShelterShare’s Novel Online Donation Helps Communities
CALIFORNIA—ShelterShare is an online non-profit organization, offering people accessible and effective solutions to donate items from home.
Anthony Valencia, president and founder of ShelterShare, told...
Zachary Greenburg Arrested For Stabbing Cyclist
SAN MATEO—On August 9, around 6:40 p.m., Zachary Greenburg, 30, of El Cerrito, allegedly stabbed bike rider, Nico Morales, near Barbara’s Fish Trap, near...
Homies Empowerment Program Contributes To Oakland Neighborhood
OAKLAND—The Homies Empowerment Program is an independent after school program, offering students opportunities to appeal for donations to their community. The Homies Empowerment Program...
Stay Out of Tahoe: Protests Against Littering Tourists
SOUTH TAHOE—COVID-19 cases are surging in Lake Tahoe, and residents say “streams of tourists” are to blame. Residents say visitors are littering and creating...
Officer Urrea Saves Man In Wheelchair From Train
LODI—On Wednesday, August 12, around 8:44 a.m., Officer Erika Urrea saved a man from an oncoming train whose wheelchair got stuck on the tracks....
Excessive Heat Watch Issued In Bay Area Over The Weekend
SAN FRANCISCO—The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Excessive Heat Watch in several Bay Area counties and it will be in effect all weekend...
Wing Wo Ma Sentenced To Life In Prison
CALIFORNIA—Wing Wo Ma, also known as Fat Mark, was sentenced to a life sentence on August 5 for a murder he committed in 2013.
According...
Uber Likely To Pause California Operations
SAN FRANCISCO—Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi indicated the company is likely to shut down temporarily for a few months in California if a new court...
Flu Shot Is Mandatory To Attend UC Campuses
CALIFORNIA—On July 31, the University of California officials announced that everyone who attends UC schools is required to receive a flu shot by November...
Three Arrested In Connection To Shootout In Downtown Alameda
ALAMEDA—Three juveniles were arrested on Saturday morning, August 8, for their being connected to a shooting in downtown Alameda on Friday.
According to Alameda police,...