CHP pursuit in Oakland, 2 arrests
Two people were arrested Thursday night following a California Highway Patrol pursuit in Oakland, authorities said.
Here's why the Walnut Festival not held in Walnut Creek this year
The East Bay’s longtime Walnut Festival has a new temporary home this year — about 20 miles east of its namesake city.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff faces new controversy over ICE
Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce conference wrapped up this week, but CEO Marc Benioff is facing new controversy following a report that he offered to help the federal government hire immigration enforcement agents.
State Sen. Wiener reportedly not waiting for Pelosi to retire, says he's running for Congress
State Sen. Scott Wiener will reportedly run for the Congressional seat currently held by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
The #1 and #15 best hotels in the world are located in the Bay Area
Two Bay Area communities have the bragging rights of being home to one of the best hotels in the world.
Oakland neighbors disturbed by person throwing rocks into windows
Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.
Dreamforce 2025 wraps up in San Francisco amid National Guard controversy
The annual Dreamforce conference has drawn to a close, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco — but also a fair share of controversy.
Pride flag set on fire: Suspect caught on East Bay couple's home security camera
An East Bay couple who hung a Pride flag outside their home for the first time, say they were shocked to see someone walk up to their house in San Leandro and set the flag on fire Wednesday morning.
University of San Francisco's athletic director dies while working out on campus
The University of San Francisco announced that its athletic director, Larry Williams, died on campus Thursday while working out.
Bay Area city moves to ban sale of tobacco products
California already has some of the strictest smoking laws in the country, but this North Bay town will become just the third city — after Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach — to go this far.
California father of baby Emmanuel admits to abusing, killing 7-month-old
The California father broke down in court Thursday as he admitted to all charges in his infant son’s death.
California authorities investigate disappearance of 9-year-old girl
9-year-old Melodee Buzzard has not had verified contact with anyone for about a year, authorities say.
New California law now requires officials to disclose job offers made before they leave office
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
Photographer captures stunning, rare creature in the Bay Area
A local photographer has captured stunning photos of a rare, ethereal creature in the Bay Area wilderness: an albino deer.
Santa Clara County sheriff touts minimal Taser use but wants more stun guns
Deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office are reporting minimal Taser usage in jails — arguing they’ve helped curb violent incidents. But watchdogs aren’t convinced amid a push to arm the whole custody bureau.
6 Berkeley restaurants burglarized by same crew, police say
Six Berkeley restaurants were targeted in a break-in bonanza early Thursday morning, police said, in what appeared to be a related spree of burglaries.
Californians can buy insulin pens for $55 per pack beginning Jan. 1
Californians will be able to buy five packs of insulin pens for a maximum of $55 per pack, or $11 per pen, starting Jan. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.