Behind-the-scenes look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure animatronics coming to Disneyland

Police now say 14 people shot at Oakland sideshow near Lake Merritt last week

OAKLAND — Further investigation has determined that 14 people were shot last week after fights broke out during a sideshow near Lake Merritt — not 15 as originally reported, police said Tuesday. Authorities believe there were several shooters, and are considering several persons of interest, but as of Tuesday afternoon no arrests were announced and […]

Chevron should pay Richmond tax, not bully workers: Letter to the editor

Re: “Council places Chevron tax plan on ballot” (Page B1, June 20). It’s rather nervy of a multibillion-dollar corporation to suggest any tax increase on its Richmond refinery could produce worker layoffs, as reflected in some comments at Richmond’s June 18 City Council meeting. Large transnational corporations like Chevron can book profits and losses at […]

More than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in California bust

A 23-year-old Riverside resident is facing felony charges after authorities seized more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and 100 homemade destructive devices from his home. The seizure was announced Tuesday, June 25, during a news conference by the city of Riverside to highlight the dangers of fireworks. Fireworks of all varieties — including those […]