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‘I’m gonna kill him next time’: Oakland man convicted of killing former neighbor in escalating conflict that led to $2.4 million lawsuit settlement
![The defendant had been arrested for harassing the victim dozens of times before the fatal shooting, leading to a multi-million dollar settlement for the victim's widow. The defendant had been arrested for harassing the victim dozens of times before the fatal shooting, leading to a multi-million dollar settlement for the victim's widow.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SJM-L-MELINA-08XX-3.jpg?w=525)
The defendant had been arrested for harassing the victim dozens of times before the fatal shooting, leading to a multi-million dollar settlement for the victim's widow.
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Alameda County
![BART says it is running service using one-time federal emergency funds that will run out in 2025. BART says it is running service using one-time federal emergency funds that will run out in 2025.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EBT-L-0522-WCBART-2.jpg?w=544)
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Report: A Bay Area without BART would impact housing, traffic and the economy
BART says it is running service using one-time federal emergency funds that will run out in 2025.
Fremont
![The death of 1,000 fish in Fremont’s Lake Elizabeth shocked residents and drew widespread news coverage this month. The death of 1,000 fish in Fremont’s Lake Elizabeth shocked residents and drew widespread news coverage this month.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-LAKEFOLO-0715-1.jpg?w=612)
Massive fish die-off in Fremont’s Lake Elizabeth points to decades of neglect
The death of 1,000 fish in Fremont’s Lake Elizabeth shocked residents and drew widespread news coverage this month.
Newark
![Former Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca is returning to the Newark City Council to replace Councilman Mike Bucci, who recently resigned.
Former Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca is returning to the Newark City Council to replace Councilman Mike Bucci, who recently resigned.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EBT-L-RESIGNS-0629-2_676735.jpg?w=525)
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‘Priced out’ Newark councilman is replaced by someone who wants to tackle housing affordability crisis
Former Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca is returning to the Newark City Council to replace Councilman Mike Bucci, who recently resigned.
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Driver killed in Fremont crash identified
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Union City
![As of June 2023, the bulk of the funds controlled by California cities and counties — more than $200 million — had yet to be spent. As of June 2023, the bulk of the funds controlled by California cities and counties — more than $200 million — had yet to be spent.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-Z-OPIOID-CA-0714-01.jpg?w=525)
Lifesaving drugs, police projects mark first use of opioid settlement cash in California
As of June 2023, the bulk of the funds controlled by California cities and counties...
Hayward
![This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year. This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20140205__p_73e30f38-1345-4ad0-adae-8598980381f0lsoriginalph-1.jpg?w=526)
18-year-old man killed in Hayward shooting
This is Hayward’s seventh homicide so far this year.
Castro Valley
![East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 5, 2024 East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 5, 2024](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-L-CALGRAD-0512-17.jpg?w=525)
Letters: Enforce rules | Affordable housing | Free speech | Too good | Wrong message
East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 5, 2024
San Leandro
![A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro woman in North Oakland Saturday afternoon. A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro woman in North Oakland Saturday afternoon.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/crime-scene-tape-generic-1-1-4-1-1.jpg?w=507)
Woman, 27, fatally shot in North Oakland
A motive has not been released yet in the fatal shooting of a San Leandro...
Alameda
![Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is facing four charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and a count of possessing an unconventional pistol. Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is facing four charges of murder, one charge of attempted murder, and a count of possessing an unconventional pistol.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-ALASHOOT-0712-1.jpg?w=525)
East Bay welder charged with murdering his family and attempted murder of 1-year-old son
Shane Killian is due in court a full 10 days from now, but he is...
Oakland
![Oakland Athletics selected Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz with the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft. Oakland Athletics selected Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz with the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-Z-KURTZ-0715-2.jpg?w=525)
A’s No. 4 pick draws comparisons to Matt Olson: ‘He was No. 1 on our board’
Oakland Athletics selected Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz with the No. 4 overall pick...
Berkeley
![Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft. Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of the MLB Draft.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BNG-L-STANBASE-0606-6.jpg?w=455)
Stanford’s Moore, De La Salle’s Burke, Cal’s Lomavita are Day 1 MLB draft picks
Here's a look at three players with local ties who went on Day 1 of...
Albany
![Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a communications lifeline in cases of a natural disasters like fires and floods, power outages or emergency health crises. Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a communications lifeline in cases of a natural disasters like fires and floods, power outages or emergency health crises.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STC-L-PHCPUC-0511-01.jpg?w=525)
AT&T must keep providing landline service in California, regulator rules
Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a...
Tri Valley
![Now living in Danville, Rick Jackson collaborates with Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer author Michael Connelly, has finished a true-crime book of his own and still investigates cold cases. Now living in Danville, Rick Jackson collaborates with Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer author Michael Connelly, has finished a true-crime book of his own and still investigates cold cases.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJM-L-JACKSON-1.jpg?w=525)
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His mission is murder: Famed LAPD detective and ‘Harry Bosch’ adviser enjoys not-so-quiet retirement in the East Bay
Now living in Danville, Rick Jackson collaborates with Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer author Michael Connelly,...
Pleasanton
![East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 12, 2024 East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 12, 2024](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-Z-OPED-WENNINGER-0508-2.jpg?w=525)
Letters: Free speech | Founders’ intent | Consider consequences | Behave as kings | Biden’s welfare
East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 12, 2024
Livermore
![The fire started about 11:15 a.m., Alameda County fire spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said. The fire started about 11:15 a.m., Alameda County fire spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EBT-L-BARTDOWN-0608-2.jpg?w=537)
Forward progress stopped on wildfire in Livermore
The fire started about 11:15 a.m., Alameda County fire spokesperson Cheryl Hurd said.