John Ramos

San Francisco

Reporter at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

Reporter at KPYX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

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Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep

2 days ago | kesq.com | John Ramos

By John RamosClick here for updates on this story BERKELEY, California ( KPIX) - A group of homeless people in West Berkeley was awakened Wednesday morning by a swarm of police and city workers, arriving to clear out a long-standing encampment. No notice was given that the sweep was coming, and advocates said it's a reflection of the public's changing attitudes about the homeless.
Berkeley exhibit lists city's Japanese American residents who were taken during WWII

2 days ago | kesq.com | John Ramos

By John RamosClick here for updates on this story BERKELEY, California ( KPIX) - The Trump administration said it is deporting immigrants because they pose a threat to national security. That's the same reason given for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Now, a national monument in the form of a book that commemorates the internees is on display in Berkeley, and on Tuesday, a Bay Area man had a surprise encounter with his own past.
Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

A group of homeless people in West Berkeley was awakened Wednesday morning by a swarm of police and city workers, arriving to clear out a long-standing encampment. No notice was given that the sweep was coming, and advocates said it's a reflection of the public's changing attitudes about the homeless. The sweep began about 6:00 in the morning, and the people living in the encampment said it came as a complete surprise to them. "There was, like, dozens of police.
Berkeley exhibit lists city's Japanese American residents who were taken during WWII

4 days ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

The Trump administration said it is deporting immigrants because they pose a threat to national security. That's the same reason given for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Now, a national monument in the form of a book that commemorates the internees is on display in Berkeley, and on Tuesday, a Bay Area man had a surprise encounter with his own past.
Downtown Oakland remains a "ghost town" on day of city's return-to-office mandate

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

For most people, the pandemic shutdown ended years ago, but in Oakland, it officially ended on Monday. After several delays, the city of Oakland finally set June 2 as the deadline for city employees working remotely to return to the office. The mandate is supposed to help improve city operations while bringing life back to the downtown area, but it got off to a slow start. Oakland City Center is a food venue across the street from City Hall.
SMART commuter train makes long-awaited arrival in town of Windsor

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

This weekend marked the long-awaited arrival of the SMART commuter train to the town of Windsor. The original purpose was to transport people to work, but people in the North Bay are also looking at it as a way to play. It's been eight years since the SMART train began operation, so when it finally arrived in Windsor, resident Maria Ledesma had to get over her skepticism. "I know, I never thought it was actually going to happen," she said.
Contra Costa fire captain explains how fire conditions vary across county

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

On Saturday, temperatures in some inland areas were forecast to hit triple digits. The hot weather comes on the heels of a government report last week that said the state's above-average snowpack is melting at a record-breaking pace. It's raising the possibility of drought and an early start to the wildfire season. Contra Costa County has one of the most diverse land masses in the Bay Area. So, when things start heating up, it can present significantly different timelines when it comes to wildfire.
CIF issues ruling as trans athlete set to participate in state championship

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

This weekend, a trans athlete will be competing for a title against female competitors at the state track and field championship meet. It has inflamed an issue central to President Trump's supporters, as the worlds of sport, law and politics collide. At issue is a California law that guarantees students the right to participate in sports based on their gender identity. That's now being challenged on the basis of the federal law that protects women athletes from discrimination.
California lawmakers nearing vote on controversial solar power bill that cuts compensation for rooftop systems

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

Rooftop solar power rules may be changing as vote on California SB 942 nears State lawmakers are getting closer to a vote on a bill that would, once again, change the way owners of rooftop solar power systems are compensated for the energy they add to the grid. Opposition to the bill has been fierce, and on Tuesday, solar advocates rallied outside the Capitol in Sacramento.
Large sailboat docked at Oakland estuary sinks; crews attempt salvage operation

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Ramos

Large sailboat sinks while docked in Oakland Estuary Salvage crews on Monday were trying to refloat a large sailing ship that sank Sunday night while docked at the Oakland Estuary. The boat, part of an ocean cleanup project, is now presenting a cleanup problem of its own. The ship - called The Kaisei, Japanese for "sea star" - is a 150-foot-long, two-masted ship called a brigantine which has been sailing since 1987.

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