Major housing development begins at West Oakland BART station, eliminating commuter parking
A major 762-unit residential complex is breaking ground on the West Oakland BART station parking lot. Construction will phase out all parking spaces, initially reducing available spots from 440 down to 200 on a first-come, first-served basis.
A major 762-unit residential complex is breaking ground on the West Oakland BART station parking lot. Construction will phase out all parking spaces, initially reducing available spots from 440 down to 200 on a first-come, first-served basis.
East Bay teen killed in suspected drunk driving crash, identified
A group of friends from the East Bay is dealing with the tragic aftermath of a weekend car crash in Monterey that police say was caused by drunk driving.
A group of friends from the East Bay is dealing with the tragic aftermath of a weekend car crash in Monterey that police say was caused by drunk driving.
El Cerrito residents demand removal of Flock surveillance cameras past deadline
Residents in El Cerrito are demanding immediate action from surveillance corporation Flock as controversy grows over the company's delay in removing its cameras from city streets.
Residents in El Cerrito are demanding immediate action from surveillance corporation Flock as controversy grows over the company's delay in removing its cameras from city streets.
East Bay woman and stage 4 lung cancer survivor shares story of hope five years later
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 60% of people now diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Maggie McCloskey is one of them.
Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 60% of people now diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Maggie McCloskey is one of them.
Pinole man who murdered ex-girlfriend in front of their child sentenced to 50 years to life
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
People urged to vote for best public art in the world, featuring Bay Area nominees
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
An international contest for the best public art and design in the world has narrowed its field to 100 nominees, and four of them are located in the Bay Area.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.
The ultimate Bay Area July 4th guide: Fireworks, parades and more
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on this year’s Independence Day has the Bay Area buzzing with festivities, parades and, of course, fireworks. From the North Bay all the way down to the Peninsula, here at the events happening.
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on this year’s Independence Day has the Bay Area buzzing with festivities, parades and, of course, fireworks. From the North Bay all the way down to the Peninsula, here at the events happening.
Oakland's Bake Sum bakery is getting a cookbook — and a new location in Alameda
Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.
Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.
A new 'crisscross' interchange in Vallejo is expected to reduce peak-hour traffic by 90%
A unique "crisscross" traffic configuration is coming to the North Bay as Caltrans and the Solano Transportation Authority prepare to open the Fairgrounds interchange on Highway 37 in Vallejo.
A unique "crisscross" traffic configuration is coming to the North Bay as Caltrans and the Solano Transportation Authority prepare to open the Fairgrounds interchange on Highway 37 in Vallejo.
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
Contra Costa College gives 181 graduating students a sweet departing gift
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
Piedmont opens East Bay's newest public pool, and it produces no carbon emissions
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
Oakland apartment fire that displaced 200 residents still unresolved
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Bay Area places named for César Chávez in the spotlight as abuse allegations surface
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
Vallejo soul: the sound of Tyler Lauren
Born and raised in Vallejo, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent Bay Area artist blending 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.
Born and raised in Vallejo, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent Bay Area artist blending 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.
Musicians, friends gather to remember East Bay trumpet player shot by deputies
Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.
Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.
Contingency plans ready around Bay Area as SNAP payments set to pause Saturday
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.