Organizers and bars getting ready for SantaCon 2025
Last year, the convention got over 8,000 toys, and this year organizers are hoping for more.
Last year, the convention got over 8,000 toys, and this year organizers are hoping for more.
Roofers create holiday magic for Oakland homeowner
Crews from RK Roofing & Construction are working hard this holiday season to provide a new roof to an Oakland homeowner in need.
Crews from RK Roofing & Construction are working hard this holiday season to provide a new roof to an Oakland homeowner in need.
Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
Over $311,000 raised for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals on Giving Tuesday
Bay Area donors helped make Giving Tuesday 2025 a success, garnering more than $311,000 in donations for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
Bay Area donors helped make Giving Tuesday 2025 a success, garnering more than $311,000 in donations for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
Oakland nonprofits and at-risk youth hold Thanksgiving food drive to feed 900 families
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Congress approves short-term funding resolution
Congress approved a short-term funding deal that keeps the federal government open through January 30. The agreement includes several full-year spending bills and delays major layoffs, but leaves long-term budget disputes unresolved. Wendy Edelberg, a senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, gives insight.
Congress approved a short-term funding deal that keeps the federal government open through January 30. The agreement includes several full-year spending bills and delays major layoffs, but leaves long-term budget disputes unresolved. Wendy Edelberg, a senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, gives insight.
Reopening reality: house vote explained
Todd Belt, director of political management at George Washington University, explains key vote to reopen the government.
Todd Belt, director of political management at George Washington University, explains key vote to reopen the government.
Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
North Bay mouth and foot artist featured in national calendar
A Sonoma County artist is gaining attention for her impressionistic landscapes, and her technique, using only her mouth and feet to paint.
A Sonoma County artist is gaining attention for her impressionistic landscapes, and her technique, using only her mouth and feet to paint.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Aquatic therapy gets upgrade at George Mark Children's House
The Betty Higgins Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Centers is the only place in the country providing water therapy to children with registered nurses
The Betty Higgins Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Centers is the only place in the country providing water therapy to children with registered nurses
At the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, the Bernal Scream Haunted House is on a mission for good
The organizers of the Bernal Scream have a passion for terror that they have paired that with a passion for giving back to the community.
The organizers of the Bernal Scream have a passion for terror that they have paired that with a passion for giving back to the community.
Beloved Berkeley school volunteer honored after surviving carjacking rampage
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
When cars become a financial burden
Gustavo Flores-Mac?as, Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, why more Americans are struggling to make their monthly car-loan payments.
Gustavo Flores-Mac?as, Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, why more Americans are struggling to make their monthly car-loan payments.
Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
Bay Area teens learn lessons thousands of miles away from home
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
Bay Area Twins Mixing Culture, Roots, and EDM
Twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha, known as OtebNSolrac, have built a name blending Latin rhythms with modern electronic dance music.
Twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha, known as OtebNSolrac, have built a name blending Latin rhythms with modern electronic dance music.
Outdoor fridges are being stocked in underserved East Bay communities, as part of growing grassroots effort
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
Half Moon Bay's world champion pumpkin weighs in at 2,346 pounds
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?