Category Archives: Local News
California’s Ban on Assault Weapons Overturned Again
A federal judge in San Diego has overturned California’s ban on assault weapons for the second time, saying it prohibits guns that are no more dangerous than weapons that aren’t banned in ...
Oct 25, 2023
Oakland Sees 100th Homicide of the Year
The city of Oakland is marking a not-so-wonderful moment with its 100th homicide of the year. Police say one person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting at Peralta Hacienda Historical Par...
Oct 21, 2023
Ten Arrested for Attacks on Bay Area Postal Workers
AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FileNearly a dozen people are now facing charges for attacks on postal workers around the Bay Area. U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Department of Justice officials have annou...
Oct 21, 2023
Schiff Fundraising Outpaces Rivals
In the race to win the Senate seat vacated by the late Dianne Feinstein, Southern California Congressman Adam Schiff is outpacing his rivals in campaign fundraising. The Burbank Democrat has brought i...
Oct 21, 2023
Newsom Signs Speed Camera Bill in Bay Area
Bay Area drivers may soon be receiving speeding tickets in the mail. Governor Newsom signed a bill approving the installation of speed cameras in numerous California cities, including portions of Oakl...
Oct 20, 2023
San Francisco Teachers Authorize Strike
San Francisco teachers are preparing to possibly walk off the job. United Educators of San Francisco have announced that 97% of union members have voted to authorize a strike. Teachers are considering...
Oct 18, 2023
Governor Newsom Signs Several Bills to Provide More Money at Homelessness in California
AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, PoolCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed several bills into law that purport to fight the growing homelessness problem in the state. A total of eight bills are ...
Oct 18, 2023
Alameda County District Attorney Recall Effort Underway
Efforts are now underway to recall Alameda County’s district attorney. The neighborhood group “Save Alameda For Everyone” announced they have begun collecting signatures for an offic...
Oct 18, 2023
Monitor Children’s Social Media Use During War
AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, FileSome schools are telling parents to monitor their children’s social media use while the war in Israel rages on. Counselors are concerned over the possibility of graph...
Oct 18, 2023
U.S. and Qatar Bar Iran from $6 Billion
US and Qatari officials have reached an agreement to temporarily block Iran’s access to $6 billion in recently unfrozen oil revenues held in Doha. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo briefed...
Oct 13, 2023
