Union City, CA|News|
Man Sentenced to 51 Years for Murder Outside Union City Bar
A San Jose man was sentenced Friday to 51 years to life in state prison for fatally shooting a man outside a Union City nightclub.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
- Palm Desert, CA
Peter worked for nearly five years as a television news producer in both the Wilmington, North Carolina and Palm Springs, California media markets. As a producer, Peter covered hurricanes, one of the heroes of the Fort Hood, Texas army shooting and many special events including the opening of the Sunnylands retreat center, Palm Springs International Film Festival and BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.
Peter studied Journalism at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. and has an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Be Quake Ready: Berkeley Hosting Emergency Preparedness Fair
On March 18, the city of Berkeley is holding a fair to help improve the disaster preparation for your whole household - including your pets.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Homeless Man Alleges Mistreatment After He Warned Oakland Police About Sniper
A homeless man alleged that Oakland police treated him like a suspect instead of a victim when he tried to warn them about a sniper.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Train Derailment in San Leandro Affects Traffic [Updated]
A Union Pacific train derailed that at a low speed Friday morning in San Leandro will impact traffic in the area, officials said.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
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Piedmont, CA|News|
Person Rescued from Under Train at MacArthur Station
Firefighters rescued a person from under a BART train at MacArthur Station Friday morning, officials said.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
JCPenney Announces Plans to Shutter 140 Stores
JCPenney revealed plans Friday to close up to 140 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide. The status of five East Bay stores is unknown.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
JCPenney Announces Plans to Shutter 140 Stores
JCPenney revealed plans Friday to close up to 140 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide. The status of the Newark store is unknown.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Body Found Near Alameda Creek Identified As Jayda Jenkins: Deputies
The Alameda County Sheriff's confirmed Friday that a body found along Alameda Creek is that of missing teen Jayda Jenkins.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Milpitas, CA|News|
Crews Making Progress On Clearing Coyote Creek Floodwaters
The city will distribute dumpsters to the Rock Springs areas Friday so that victims can dispose of items that contacted floodwaters.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Milpitas, CA|News|
Santa Clara County Seeks Injunction Against Trump Sanctuary Order
Santa Clara Co. is seeking an injunction blocking an executive order by President Trump that would deny federal funds to sanctuary cities.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Man Charged With 13 Counts of Child Molestation
A 25-year-old Contra Costa County man has been arrested and charged with 13 felony counts of child molestation, investigators said.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Reopened Following Rollover Crash
A Sig-alert has been canceled following a rollover crash just east of the toll plaza at the Richmond Bridge-San Rafael Bridge, CHP says.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
New Year's Eve Snow Report for East Bay Residents Headed to Tahoe: Dec. 28
How much snow will there be in the Sierra Nevada this weekend? Check the road conditions before you head out of town.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Newfoundland Pitched for the Job of Oregon State Dog
Newfoundland dogs have a history in Oregon and could be named the state's official dog.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
What's Open on Christmas Day Near Beaverton?
There are a number of national chain restaurants and stores welcoming guests on Christmas Day.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
What's Open on Christmas Day Near Hillsboro?
There are a number of national chain restaurants and stores welcoming guests on Christmas Day.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Lake Oswego, OR|News|
What's Open on Christmas Day in Clackamas County?
There are a number of national chain restaurants and stores welcoming guests on Christmas Day.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
What's Open on Christmas Day in Portland?
There are a number of national chain restaurants and stores welcoming guests on Christmas Day.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon's Senators Praise Tougher Railroad Standards for Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad has agreed to meet higher safety standards following an oil train derailment near Mosier, Ore. earlier this year.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Terminal 1 Property to Sold to Oregon Firm for $12.5 Million
The Bureau of Environmental Services has agree to sell a 14-acre property along the Portland waterfront for $12.5 million.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
