Nik Wojcik

Bay Area

Bay Area COVID-19 update: delayed ship departure, widespread school closures, bans

The California Department of Public Health reported 198 confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, cases throughout seven California counties as of Thursday morning. ...

By Nik WojcikMarch 12, 20200

Bay Area

Bay Area coronavirus updates: March 10

The number of Bay Area residents infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, has reached 86 confirmed cases, with at least an ...

By Nik WojcikMarch 10, 20200

Beyond SFBay

Twenty-one people aboard Grand Princess test positive for COVID-19

Forty-six people aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship moored just outside San Francisco were swabbed for novel coronavirus, 21 of which tested positive. Vice ...

By Nik WojcikMarch 6, 20200

Crime

Police arrest suspect, seek another in Bayview attack on Asian man

Police announced Thursday they’ve arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery of an elderly man’s recyclables in the Bayview. According to police, officers ...

By Nik WojcikFebruary 27, 20200

Crime

Suspect gun recovered in BART officer-involved shooting

The officer-involved shooting at BART El Cerrito del Norte station was sparked by a “domestic disturbance” called in by a witness on a ...

By Nik WojcikFebruary 15, 20200

East Bay

BART El Cerrito del Norte station closed due to officer-involved shooting

The BART El Cerrito del Norte station is currently closed due to an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon, according to a BART news update ...

By Nik WojcikFebruary 15, 20200

Cars

Concord High School senior dies from injuries after Monday hit-and-run

An 18-year-old Concord High School student who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Concord Monday night has died, according to a statement ...

By Nik WojcikFebruary 13, 20200

Beyond SFBay

A look at Trump, Clinton speeches provides stark contrast between two impeached presidents

Moments before the House Judiciary Committee passed articles of impeachment against former President Bill Clinton on Dec. 11, 1998, the president gave a ...

By Nik WojcikFebruary 6, 20200

Beyond SFBay

Update: Officials say nine people dead in Calabasas helicopter crash

Updated 2:44 p.m.

A helicopter crash said to have killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant Sunday in Calabasas, California was carrying eight additional people, ...

By Nik WojcikJanuary 26, 20200

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East Bay

Moms 4 Housing victory highlights ‘MLK’s radical legacy’ in Oakland march

The Moms 4 Housing story and events of the past week were inextricably tied to Monday’s MLK march.

By Nik WojcikJanuary 20, 20200

Health

Update: SF gas leak resolved, buildings to be repopulated

An update is provided at the end of this story.

The San Francisco Fire Department is reporting a gas leak and evacuation and ...

By Nik WojcikJanuary 14, 20200

East Bay

Sheriffs carry out militarized-style eviction of Oakland mothers

This story includes an update with information provided by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in a Tuesday morning press conference. The Alameda County Sheriff’s ...

By Nik WojcikJanuary 14, 20200

East Bay

Judge rules against Oakland moms in battle against housing speculator

Two working, homeless mothers who moved into a vacant house owned by a real estate investment firm will soon be evicted. Following a nearly ...

By Nik WojcikJanuary 10, 20200

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Beyond SFBay

Tension escalates at home, abroad as Trump lurches closer to war with Iran

The first days of the new year came crashing down with renewed fears of yet another war in the Middle East. On Dec. 31, ...

By Nik WojcikJanuary 6, 20200

Cars

Hit-and-run driver hits pole, knocks out power to nearly 7,000 customers

North Parkside Drive in Pittsburg is expected to be closed for several hours Sunday night as police investigate a hit-and-run accident that took ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 22, 20190

East Bay

Martinez lights menorah in city’s first formal Hanukkah observation

The City of Martinez will observe Hanukkah by lighting a menorah every evening at dusk for eight days, starting Sunday, at the Main ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 22, 20190

Crime

Bomb threat prompts San Francisco State University campus evacuation

An unconfirmed bomb threat was reported by San Francisco State University police via Twitter at 2:19 p.m. Thursday. According to the statement, the threat ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 19, 20190

Beyond SFBay

Donald Trump becomes third impeached president in U.S. history

As of 5:19 p.m. Wednesday, Donald J. Trump became the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. After approximately eight hours of debate, ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 18, 20190

Health

Daly City gas leak secured, evacuation lifted

A significant gas leak was reported by North County Fire Authority officials around 4:01 p.m. in the 100 block of Wembley Drive in ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 18, 20190

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East Bay

Passion, realism dominate Bay Area rallies on brink of impeachment

It can never be claimed that President Donald J. Trump does not inspire civic engagement.

By Nik WojcikDecember 18, 20190

Business

Prius battery exposes nine employees to toxic fumes

Nine people were exposed to toxic fumes from a Prius battery in Mountain View Thursday afternoon. The incident was reported at 12:41 p.m., according ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 12, 20190

Crime

Suspect reportedly assaulted officer with ‘weapon’ prior to police shooting

Emergency crews responded Saturday morning after an officer-involved shooting was reported about 8:34 a.m. in San Francisco’s Mission District. San Francisco police are investigating ...

By Nik WojcikDecember 7, 20190

Beyond SFBay

Unknown suspects open fire on Fresno backyard football party, several dead

Just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening, Fresno police received a call about a shooting on the 5300 block of East Lamona Avenue. Emergency personnel arrived ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 17, 20190

Bay Area

Five suspects in custody in connection with deadly Halloween Orinda shooting

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with mass shooting that claimed the lives of five people during house party in Orinda on ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 14, 20190

News

Fairfield police lift evacuations after grenade removal

A grenade that appeared to be a live device was removed from the rear of a business on 600 block of Beck Avenue ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 14, 20190

Crime

Medical examiner works to identify infant found dead near golf course

San Francisco police officers are investigating the suspicious death of infant found Saturday near Lincoln Park Golf Course in the western portion of ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 11, 20190

Environment

Police say San Mateo hazmat incident caused by leaking freezer

The source of a strong ammonia smell that prompted the hazardous materials closure of a block of South B Street in San Mateo ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 10, 20190

Beyond SFBay

Two million pounds of chicken recalled across eight states, including California

Approximately 2 million pounds of chicken products have been recalled across eight states, including California. Health officials say the poultry may be contaminated ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 7, 20190

East Bay

At least one dead in Alameda County head-on collision

At least one lane of traffic is closed on Pleasanton Sunol Road in unincorporated Alameda County Thursday morning after one person was ...

By Nik WojcikNovember 7, 20190

News

Crews make major progress on Kincade Fire, now 45 percent contained

Fire officials believe they’ve turned a corner in the massive Kincade Fire that has raged through Sonoma County for the past seven days. ...

By Nik WojcikOctober 30, 20190

Economy

‘Yang Gangers’ roar for Andrew Yang despite fires, windstorm

You'd never know Northern California was simultaneously being ravaged by a windstorm, several wildfires, and massive power outages,

By Nik WojcikOctober 28, 20190

East Bay

Fire breaks out in Lafayette, evacuations under way

Evacuations have been ordered for the Camino Diablo and Springbrook Road area of Lafayette due to a fire. The Contra Costa County sheriffs issued the ...

By Nik WojcikOctober 27, 20190

News

Sonoma County updates evacuation center list

Sonoma County emergency services is maintaining a list of evacuation centers with current capacity information updated regularly. Although some facilities have since been ...

By Nik WojcikOctober 27, 20190

Environment

Sonoma County mandatory evacuations impact about 180,000 residents

Residents in all 10 Sonoma County designated evacuation zones are now under orders to leave immediately. Cal Fire officials again expanded evacuation orders Sunday ...

By Nik WojcikOctober 27, 20190