Alameda County DA reinstates mandatory minimum sentences for illegal gun possession
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's action comes after two school shootings last week at Skyline High School and Laney College.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's action comes after two school shootings last week at Skyline High School and Laney College.
What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
Woman linked to murders of American, Australian surfers in Mexico sentenced to 20 years in prison
Ary Gisell Silva Raya was sentenced to 20 years in connection with the 2024 murders of Jack Carter Rhoad, Callum Robinson, and Jake Robinson. The bodies of the three men, who had traveled from California to surf in the area, were discovered in a remote well about 40 miles south of Ensenada, Mexico.
Ary Gisell Silva Raya was sentenced to 20 years in connection with the 2024 murders of Jack Carter Rhoad, Callum Robinson, and Jake Robinson. The bodies of the three men, who had traveled from California to surf in the area, were discovered in a remote well about 40 miles south of Ensenada, Mexico.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
BART service stopped between Hayward and Berryessa due to suspected vandalism, equipment damage
BART service is stopped Friday morning between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, the transit agency said.
BART service is stopped Friday morning between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, the transit agency said.
50 Yr. Mortgage Int.
Bay Area Realtor Milana Ostroy discusses the reality around the 50 year mortgage loan idea.
Bay Area Realtor Milana Ostroy discusses the reality around the 50 year mortgage loan idea.
Alameda County District Attorney brings back mandatory minimum sentencing for illegal gun possession
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson reinstates mandatory minimum sentencing for illegal gun possession to try to stop gun violence. She says she had to take action after two back-to-back shootings at schools in Oakland.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson reinstates mandatory minimum sentencing for illegal gun possession to try to stop gun violence. She says she had to take action after two back-to-back shootings at schools in Oakland.
Pop-up urban oasis mixes with night market in SF's Cole Valley
A Cole Valley night market was combined with what organizers called an urban oasis Thursday evening, blending a holiday market with a temporary town square filled with hundreds of plants.
A Cole Valley night market was combined with what organizers called an urban oasis Thursday evening, blending a holiday market with a temporary town square filled with hundreds of plants.
Could San Rafael become a new high rise headquarters?
Officials have approved several ambitious high-rise building projects, though San Rafael residents wonder and worry if the city can handle it all.
Officials have approved several ambitious high-rise building projects, though San Rafael residents wonder and worry if the city can handle it all.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
Swalwell represents California’s 14th Congressional District, which encompasses a large portion of the East Bay.
Free food in Bay Area for SNAP recipients: Here's the list
With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.
With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.
Getting around I-80 closure
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Storms in the west turn deadly | West Coast Wrap
Authorities in Arizona recovered the body of a flood victim early Thursday.
Authorities in Arizona recovered the body of a flood victim early Thursday.
Car smashes into Hayward Round Table Pizza after road rage shooting, police say
A road-rage incident in Downtown Hayward led to shots fired and one of the cars involved crashing into a Round Table Pizza, according to police. A search for five teens who ran from the car is still underway. No one was hurt in the shooting or the crash.
A road-rage incident in Downtown Hayward led to shots fired and one of the cars involved crashing into a Round Table Pizza, according to police. A search for five teens who ran from the car is still underway. No one was hurt in the shooting or the crash.
Horses help veterans with PTSD at Oakland's City Stables
On Tuesday, it was family day for veterans and their families at Oakland's City Stables. Equine therapy refers to using horses to help those suffering from PTSD, or those who need anger management.
On Tuesday, it was family day for veterans and their families at Oakland's City Stables. Equine therapy refers to using horses to help those suffering from PTSD, or those who need anger management.
Powerball Jackpot hits $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.
No injuries after reported freeway shooting on WB I-580 in Oakland
All westbound lanes on Interstate 580 in Oakland were shut down temporarily Thursday morning as the California Highway Patrol investigated a possible freeway shooting. No injuries were reported.
All westbound lanes on Interstate 580 in Oakland were shut down temporarily Thursday morning as the California Highway Patrol investigated a possible freeway shooting. No injuries were reported.
Stanford Daily reporter breaks story that leads to resignation of university president
Theo Baker, a Stanford Daily reporter, is the one who broke the story about the university president resigning after his scientific research was questioned.
Theo Baker, a Stanford Daily reporter, is the one who broke the story about the university president resigning after his scientific research was questioned.
EB lanes blocked on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Traffic was clogged for hours on the eastbound direction of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge due to a mental health crisis.
Traffic was clogged for hours on the eastbound direction of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge due to a mental health crisis.
6 hurt after large tree branch crashes down in Santa Rosa
One of six people is still in the hospital with serious injuries after a large tree branch unexpectedly snapped and fell onto a picnic area in Santa Rosa.
One of six people is still in the hospital with serious injuries after a large tree branch unexpectedly snapped and fell onto a picnic area in Santa Rosa.