Brian Krans ☀️

ICYMI: I did a deep dive into sheriff recalls in California for @KQEDnews. It turns out they're increasingly rare -- evidence of the last successful one is in 1976 -- so San Mateo County has its work cut out as it tries to remove Sheriff Cristina Corpus: kqed.org/news/12018283/…

Public data available from the Air District shows Valero has paid more than $74,123,960 in fines over the last decade.

The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at Valero in Benicia. We are investigating, responding to complaints, and documenting any violations of air quality regulations. Follow instructions from local health officials. Check back for updates.

This is censorship. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…

After the brother of late Army Ranger and former NFL player Pat Tillman Jr. was arrested in connection with a car crash at a San José post office, his family said Monday that he has been affected by “severe mental health issues” for years. @citizenkrans kqed.org/news/12049042/…

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Republic Services says regular pick up -- including recycling and green bins -- is set to resume Monday for all locations.

BREAKING: CBS is canceling "The Late Show," Stephen Colbert tells studio audience. It will end in May 2026. apnews.com/article/stephe…

Today for @KQEDnews, I documented some of the "good trouble" going on all over the country, including with nurses in Oakland (complete with photos). kqed.org/news/12048562/…

"Reopening Alcatraz would be difficult under current legislation that places the island under the Department of the Interior’s control and designates it as part of a national park." @katie_debe @KQEDnews kqed.org/news/12048367/…

I’ve worked for more than a dozen news orgs in my 20+ year career, but KQED is the only one where people beam back in excitement to learn who I’m with. “I love KQED” is the most common reaction. Overwhelmingly proud to keep the standards extremely high with great coworkers.

KQED to Slash Workforce by 15%, Cutting Dozens of Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs dlvr.it/TLxHcH

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Best of Vallejo and Benicia, our first-ever readers’ choice contest! Before we open nominations, we want to know what categories you want to vote on. Submit your creative ideas here: forms.gle/UAMg9ets1MmaCt…

One big fact in my review of Gary Murphy police tapes. Murphy sister told cops five days after his murder that grandma once wanted to hire him to kill the doctor she blamed for her daughter’s death. Police had motive and knew she contracted out for dirty work.

Solano County Sheriff Tom Ferrara will retire in September after 13 years as sheriff, Ferrara told the Solano County Board of Supervisors in a letter Thursday. He recommended Undersheriff Brad DeWall replace him for the remainder of his 3 year term. vallejosun.com/solano-sheriff…

Lt. Steve Darden "...had been driving to police headquarters, leaving his car there, and spending time with the woman while claiming to be at work and submitting timecards to the department." vallejosun.com/vallejo-police…

LaRussell just seems like the genuine deal, and I love that for him and Vallejo.

Eating shit on a bike during rush hour traffic in San Francisco is a right of passage I could have done without (Somehow worse than getting hit by a car on rollerblades 🤷‍♂️).

Considering what @thevallejosun uncovered in 2023 about #Vallejo police not having any formal guidelines for hiring, it's no surprise that someone like Eaton was hired allegedly simply because he was a Marine.