Bay Area dad teaches hair braiding as part of movement to help other dads bond with their daughters
A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice "being the dads our daughters will remember."
A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice "being the dads our daughters will remember."
East Bay home with an outdoor-to-indoor pool hits the market for first time in almost 60 years
A sprawling East Bay property that’s been featured time and time again in high-profile home magazines, with its signature outdoor-to-indoor swimming pool and gorgeous gardens, is on the market for the first time in almost 60 years.
A sprawling East Bay property that’s been featured time and time again in high-profile home magazines, with its signature outdoor-to-indoor swimming pool and gorgeous gardens, is on the market for the first time in almost 60 years.
Starting July 1, new California law changes confusing food safety 'sell by' labeling rules
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
U.S. cities with $1M 'starter homes' hit record high. California tops the list
New figures show the number of cities where entry-level, starter homes cost a million dollars or more has hit a record high in the U.S., with California leading the pack.
New figures show the number of cities where entry-level, starter homes cost a million dollars or more has hit a record high in the U.S., with California leading the pack.
Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Saturday, June 20
It's day ten of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Today's matches are Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador vs Curaçao, and Tunisia vs Japan.
It's day ten of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Today's matches are Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador vs Curaçao, and Tunisia vs Japan.
California offers free passes to state parks honoring Juneteenth and America's 250 anniversary
California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a special pass allowing residents free access to more than 30 historic state parks.
California is celebrating Juneteenth and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a special pass allowing residents free access to more than 30 historic state parks.
Brother suspected in homicide of 68-year-old man, Richmond police say
A Richmond man is behind bars, accused of killing his brother, police said.
A Richmond man is behind bars, accused of killing his brother, police said.
No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
Trailblazing Bay Area fire chief dies at 58, due to 'job related cancer'
A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.
A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.
Beloved former East Bay outdoor theater, Cal Shakes, is now site of new concert series
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
In a joyful ceremony, Oakland teen, school valedictorian, challenges his class to find their ‘why’
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
Photographer captures rare photo of a pair of eagles in this East Bay city
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Free music festival to be held in San Francisco rooftop park
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
Bye-bye lions: San Francisco Zoo announces plans to send remaining lions elsewhere
They’re some of the San Francisco Zoo’s most cherished attractions and currently the largest big cats in its residence, but plans are underway to send the facility’s two remaining lions elsewhere, leaving the zoo lionless.
They’re some of the San Francisco Zoo’s most cherished attractions and currently the largest big cats in its residence, but plans are underway to send the facility’s two remaining lions elsewhere, leaving the zoo lionless.
Shaq's son graduates from this Northern California university, a week after his dad had his own graduation
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
California-based nonprofit wants to hire Stephen Colbert now that his show has been canceled
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.