Oakland police respond to illegal sideshow, spectators disperse
The Oakland Police Department responded to an illegal sideshow early Sunday morning.
Sideshows: 9 arrested in Richmond; 18-year-old killed in Salinas
Nine people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a sideshow in Richmond and four vehicles were also impounded. In Salinas, an 18-year-old was killed.
Salinas sideshow turns deadly after young man was fatally shot
A sideshow in Salinas turned deadly after a young adult was found with gunshot injuries.
Richmond sideshow ends with impounded cars, arrests
A sideshow in Richmond with hundreds of participants and dozens of cars blocking the streets ended with the arrests of nine people and impoundment of four cars, police said Saturday.
New SJ law leads to arrest of crew responsible for 22 sideshows: Police
San Jose police on Thursday announced a recently passed city law led to the arrest of a nine person crew responsible for organizing and promoting via social media 22 street sideshows since 2020. Two members of the crew remain at-large, but police officials said they're confident the pair will be caught.
SJPD captures crew responsible for 22 sideshows in South Bay
San Jose city leaders, on Thursday, announced the arrest of seven-of-nine members of a crew they said is responsible for 22 sideshows in the city since 2022
CHP 'surge' in East Bay yields more arrests, stolen cars and guns
The California Highway Patrol continued its East Bay “surge" last weekend, yielding arrests, stolen cars and guns.
Newsom signs laws for harsher penalties on sideshow drivers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday took action to intensify the crackdown on illegal sideshows and street takeovers.
Oakland's violent weekend sparks renewed calls for safer conditions
Another violent weekend in Oakland is sparking renewed calls for change and safer conditions.
Violent night in Oakland: sideshows, deadly shootings, armed robbery
Saturday night was a busy night for Oakland police. It started early with deadly shooting and ended with the Bay Bridge shut down by sideshow spectators.
Gunfire erupts at Oakland sideshow, neighbors grow frustrated with leadership
An East Oakland neighborhood erupted into gunfire early Saturday morning amid an hour-long show, and neighbors say police were nowhere to be found. Residents expressed fear that the next time, stray gunfire might enter an area home and hurt someone.
San Francisco targets illegal sideshows with proposed new laws
San Francisco city leaders are proposing new measures to help crack down on illegal sideshows.
SF mayor seeks new city laws to combat sideshows
After two separate sideshows disrupted traffic on Sunday, Mayor London Breed announced on Friday that she's pushing for the board of supervisors to vote on four ordinances she believes will help curb sideshows.
10-foot python snake recovered in Vallejo sideshow
In a chaotic continuation of Vallejo's sideshows Saturday, police have recovered a 10-foot python snake following a pursuit.
Ring of fire, deadly shooting, police pursuit at Vallejo sideshows
Vallejo was the latest site for chaotic and deadly sideshows as cars did tricks and circled around a literal ring of fire in the early hours of Saturday.
Oakland neighbors take matters into their own hands to prevent sideshows
A fed-up group of Oakland neighbors is calling on the city to make their streets safer.
Mass shooting at Oakland sideshow
At least five people are injured stemming from an illegal sideshow in Oakland overnight, police said.
Bay Area law enforcement teams up to prevent sideshow activity
To try to combat the sideshow problem in a regional approach, the San Jose Police Department has started what it calls the "Bay Area Working Group on Sideshows."
Reporter sues Alameda County over sideshow ordinance
A Bay Area reporter is suing Alameda County over its rules for sideshows.
7 suspects arrested in wild San Jose sideshow
San Jose police announced on Monday that they have made seven arrests tied to a wild and illegal sideshow.