Livermore commissioner says he'll resign if asked over 'ghetto' comments
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution, study finds
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Victim’s daughter identifies tenant in apparent landlord dispute turned fatal
Antioch police say a 52-year-old man is dead following a shooting that resulted from a landlord-tenant dispute.
Antioch police say a 52-year-old man is dead following a shooting that resulted from a landlord-tenant dispute.
Ahmaud Arbery case: 3 men now charged with federal hate crimes, attempted kidnapping in death
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
Officers in Alameda death used "lowest degree of force," attorney says
An attorney for three Alameda police officers on leave in the wake of the in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez said Wednesday that they used the "lowest degree of force possible" as he struggled with them.
An attorney for three Alameda police officers on leave in the wake of the in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez said Wednesday that they used the "lowest degree of force possible" as he struggled with them.
San Jose veteran gifted apartment, one-year free rent after experiencing homelessness
Life just changed for homeless veteran Ana Espitia and her emotional support dog Harley after she was gifted an apartment with a year of free rent.
Life just changed for homeless veteran Ana Espitia and her emotional support dog Harley after she was gifted an apartment with a year of free rent.
Outside Lands festival could signal a return for large-scale entertainment events
The Polo Field in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is relatively quiet right now, but in October that will change. Organizers hope to bring the field alive as it has in years past with the Outside Lands festival.
The Polo Field in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is relatively quiet right now, but in October that will change. Organizers hope to bring the field alive as it has in years past with the Outside Lands festival.
2 arrests made in shooting death of San Francisco rapper Lil Yase
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
Chipotle pledges 250,000 ‘thank you’ burritos for health care workers
On Thursday, Chipotle will begin doling out 250,000 burritos, mimicking its earlier efforts to "fuel" health care workers over the past year.
On Thursday, Chipotle will begin doling out 250,000 burritos, mimicking its earlier efforts to "fuel" health care workers over the past year.
California mulls letting adults add parents to health plans
Former President Barack Obama’s health law let parents keep their adult children on their health plans until at least age 26, a change that helped millions of young people transition to adulthood as jobs were scarce after the Great Recession.
Former President Barack Obama’s health law let parents keep their adult children on their health plans until at least age 26, a change that helped millions of young people transition to adulthood as jobs were scarce after the Great Recession.
Body cam video shows Alameda officer kneeling on Mario Gonzalez before death
Body camera video released on Tuesday by Alameda police shows several officers kneeling on top of a man prone on the ground struggling to breathe before he died -- a contradiction of the original narrative of a "medical emergency" first put forth by the department.
Body camera video released on Tuesday by Alameda police shows several officers kneeling on top of a man prone on the ground struggling to breathe before he died -- a contradiction of the original narrative of a "medical emergency" first put forth by the department.
Berkeley OKs spending $53M on affordable housing projects at BART stations
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
The Berkeley city council voted to spend $53 million to develop hundreds of new affordable homes at the Ashby and North Berkeley BART stations.
‘I was so close’: Woman gets wrong coordinates for Sedona, Arizona tattooed on body
A St. Louis woman who decided to get the location of a meaningful place tattooed on her body accidentally got the coordinates for a random spot in the Pacific Ocean, but she’s taking it all in stride.
A St. Louis woman who decided to get the location of a meaningful place tattooed on her body accidentally got the coordinates for a random spot in the Pacific Ocean, but she’s taking it all in stride.
Livermore City Council to consider expelling commissioner over 'ghetto' remarks
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
The Livermore City Council will consider expelling John Stein from the city's planning commission, after the former council member referred to a planned downtown low-income housing project as "ghetto" at the commission's April 20 meeting.
Floyd Mayweather will fight Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement -- again -- and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with an even more unlikely opponent than some of his recent headline-grabbing bouts.
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement -- again -- and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with an even more unlikely opponent than some of his recent headline-grabbing bouts.
Agencies call for voluntary water conservation as drought deepens
Several water agencies are making moves to assure customers that as California moves into its second year of drought, they'll be able to get through without major lifestyle changes.
Several water agencies are making moves to assure customers that as California moves into its second year of drought, they'll be able to get through without major lifestyle changes.
29-year-old woman killed after man who jumped off building landed on top of her
A 29-year-old woman was killed just weeks before her birthday in a freak accident when a man who appeared to have jumped off of a building landed on top of her as she was walking below.
A 29-year-old woman was killed just weeks before her birthday in a freak accident when a man who appeared to have jumped off of a building landed on top of her as she was walking below.
Federal officials extend deadline for Real ID as requirement for air travel
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended its full enforcement of Real ID-compliant driver's licenses from Oct. 1, 2021 to 2023 due to the pandemic, DHS officials announced Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended its full enforcement of Real ID-compliant driver's licenses from Oct. 1, 2021 to 2023 due to the pandemic, DHS officials announced Tuesday.
Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Piedmont school officials cancel "White student support circle" following backlash from students, community
Piedmont school district officials have responded to a now-viral post on social media for a "White student support circle" in the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, as officials called it a "poor choice of words."
Piedmont school district officials have responded to a now-viral post on social media for a "White student support circle" in the wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict, as officials called it a "poor choice of words."