Fremont poised to punish those helping people in homeless encampments

In Fremont, leaders are set to vote on a new ordinance that could punish people for helping people stay in a homeless encampment.

Thousands of chopsticks spill onto Hayward highway

A Hayward highway was temporarily shut down due to a sticky situation: thousands of chopsticks spilling from a vehicle's cargo load. 

Sociologists mourn retired UC Berkeley professor killed in hit-and-run crash

Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.

Hayward man charged with killing friend of 25 years

In an update to Hayward's first reported homicide of 2025, authorities have charged a man in the fatal shooting of a landlord killed in his own home. 

Dennis Richmond's legacy lives on through community work

Dennis Richmond made a lasting impact on the community through his work with Ala Costa Centers, a Berkeley-based nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. He often emceed their annual fundraising galas, where his presence and support helped raise vital funds.

Remembering Dennis Richmond: Public figures react to passing legendary anchorman

It's a name synonymous with local Bay Area news--Dennis Richmond. As the community grapples with the passing of a legendary anchorman who broke barriers in broadcast journalism, reactions pour in from local and state leaders who share their heartfelt sentiment about his death.

Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond dies at 81

Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement, died Wednesday at the age of 81. 

Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs

Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI. 

Bay Area Urban Debate League empowering public school students
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Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters

Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store in Oakland to close

Four years after Ayesha Curry opened her flagship lifestyle retail store in Oakland, Sweet July announced it will close its doors next week for safety reasons.

One person found dead in Oakland warehouse fire, another dies in Berkeley house fire

Firefighters in the East Bay were busy on Monday, battling flames that killed one person in an Oakland warehouse and injured four others in a nearby Berkeley fire. 

Deadly early-morning shooting near Oakland Coliseum

A person died on Sunday following an early-morning shooting near the Oakland Coliseum, police said.

4 injured in Berkeley house fire

Four people were injured on Monday in a Berkeley house fire, firefighters said.

Two former Lincoln University football stars sign in UFL

Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.