Deputy Breaking News Editor

Michael McLaughlin

The actions, which allege rape and misconduct, accuse the company of “fraudulently” marketing itself as a safe method of transportation.

Police say descriptions of the alleged gunman led them to believe the same person was behind both incidents. 

At a neighborhood park, participants and residents shared 15 years of memories with Safe Passage corner captains and staffers.

Sales to the annual festival in the Nevada desert are down, leading to concern from those equipping Burners for the Playa. 


Although much smaller in scale, the blaze was reminiscent of a fire that shut down Oakland freeways in July 2022.