Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Solar’s decline argues against private utilities Re: “No, the rooftop solar market isn’t dying” (Page A9, April 28). The author of this article, a board member on the California Independent System Operator, manages to lay the blame on “privileged” residents under NEM 2.0 who benefit while hurting poorer people. He claims the change to NEM 3.0 is to make the prices more equitable. It seems more likely that the real reason for the NEM 3.0 major reduction in compensation for solar energy exports from homeowner system ..read more

More than once a week last year, bullets from rolling gunbattles, road rage-fueled shootings and seemingly unprovoked attacks flew on Alameda County freeways at a frequency far outpacing most of the state, according to an analysis of highway patrol data by this news organization. Often, innocent motorists — and children — are caught in the cross fire. Sometimes, the shootings turn deadly. Rarely are they solved. While encouraging signs abound elsewhere in the state, the scourge of freeway shootings remains persistent in the East Bay, where the problem in Alameda County appears to be just as ba ..read more

By Tom Krisher | The Associated Press The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Friday that Tesla has reported 20 more crashes involving Autopilot and since the recall. The crashes and agency tests raised concerns about the effectiveness of the remedy. The recall involved more than 2 million vehicles, nearly all the vehicles that Tesla had sold at the time. The agency ..read more

HAYWARD — One man has been sentenced to 22 years and four others have been released from jail after accepting plea deals in a beating that one judge called a “brutal” and “ferocious” show of dominance by a local gang. Victor Lucero, 33, pleaded no contest to manslaughter in the beating death of 25-year-old Yeison Toroc, and was sentenced to 22 years in state prison. Four others — 21-year-old Christian Inocencio, of Fremont; 26-year-old Jonathan Delacruz, of Union City; 50-year-old Juan Navarro, of Hayward and 29-year-old Kevin Gonzalez, of Hayward — all pleaded no contest to assault and were s ..read more

HAYWARD — Three men have been arrested on suspicion of carrying out 11 armed robberies over seven months in the East Bay, authorities announced Friday. Related Articles April 26, 2024 Crime and Public Safety | Oakland ‘Rookie of the Year’ cop remembered for his humor, passion April 26, 2024 Crime and Public Safety | An East Bay arrest nearly six months ago leads to recovery of more than $325,000 in stolen retail products April 26, 2024 Crime and Public Safety | Transient charged in attempted kidnapping of child at Walnut Creek Library April 26, 2024 Crime and Public Safety | East Bay girl fen ..read more

U.S. health officials are closely monitoring the recent leap of avian flu from birds to cattle — and earlier this month, to a Texas dairy farmer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses the current public health risk is low — the virus isn’t known to spread among people or through the food supply, is rarely caught from exposure to infected animals, and where human infections have occurred, is often mild and manageable. But the leap of the H5N1 influenza strain, widespread among wild fowl and a regular threat to domestic poultry, into cattle was unexpected, and a worrisome devel ..read more

In California, rattlesnakes bite about 800 people in a typical year; approximately two are fatal in a year. The threat usually begins in April and will decrease by September. Rattlesnakes are not confined to rural areas. They have been found near urban areas, rivers, lakes and golf courses. Rattlesnakes do not always rattle before striking defensively. Related Articles Environment | Bird flu’s disturbing new turn into cattle — are California herds safe? Environment | Northern California dog owners warned by state wildlife officials to keep their canines away from raw fish Environment | Giv ..read more

41844 Sherwood Street – Google Street View The property located in the 41800 block of Sherwood Street in Fremont was sold on March 15, 2024. The $2,100,000 purchase price works out to $1,143 per square foot. The house, built in 1961, has an interior space of 1,838 square feet. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property encompasses a generous 6,866 square feet of land. Additional houses that have recently been purchased clo ..read more

From mariachi and margaritas to foods and festivals, here’s all the ways to get your fiesta on and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Bay Area! Cinco de Mayo Car Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4, SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a car show featuring a diverse array of autos and competitive awards, including Best Under Construction, Best Static Truck, Best Classic Truck, Best Low Rider, Best Lifted, Best Suspension, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint and, of course, Best in Show. Free admission. tinyurl.com/CincoCarShow Hayward Cinco de Mayo Celebration: 10 ..read more

FREMONT — Two people were found dead inside an apartment on Wednesday, authorities said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Two Bay Area teens killed after Oakland gun purchase leads to shootout Crime and Public Safety | Man shot during attempted carjacking in Oakland Crime and Public Safety | To help right the ship, East Bay city council and leadership talk about being more thoughtful to each other Crime and Public Safety | Judge finds man competent to stand trial in death of UC Santa Cruz student from San Ramon Crime and Public Safety | 5 Bay Area sex workers stabbed, beat homi ..read more