Labor icon Dolores Huerta confirms César Chávez sex allegations, says he impregnated her twice

Dolores Huerta, one of the country's most influential labor activists, responded on Wednesday to the explosive allegations against Latino civil rights activist César Chávez , saying he forced her into two sex encounters and that he impregnated her twice.

César Chávez family 'shocked' to learn about sex allegations

The family of the late Latino labor leader César Chávez responded on Wednesday to a damning investigation into their father, saying they were "shocked and saddened" to learn the news that their father "engaged in sexual impropriety with women and minors nearly 50 years ago."

Brigitte Bistro: a taste of La Francophonie in Petaluma
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Chef Nick Ronan, talks about bring people together through food, and honoring French culinary tradition with a personal touch.

Oil, war, and your wallet: what’s driving prices up
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Sara Bazoobandi, visiting researcher at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C., explains why Middle East conflict is sending prices up. 

Top Iranian official killed, as tensions escalate
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Iran has confirmed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed by Israel last night, a day after top national security official Ali Larijani and a former militia chief were killed. Robert Rabil, professor of political science at Florida Atlantic University, gives insight.

Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz

The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.

Richmond votes to extend Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

The Richmond City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday to extend the city's contract with Flock Safety, a license plate reader camera company, through the end of the year while officials explore other options.

Mount Diablo faces oil drilling threat as part of Trump administration's aggressive energy push

Mount Diablo State Park and other popular public spaces around the Bay Area and around California are being targeted as part of a proposal by the Trump administration to open up land for oil and gas drilling.

Man struck, killed by car in San Jose

The death marks San Jose’s sixth fatal collision, sixth traffic death and fourth pedestrian death of 2026.

Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu's iconic hair for Olympic win

Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.

Driver identified after car sinks at Sausalito Yacht Harbor

Authorities have identified the person who died after their vehicle went into the water Monday afternoon at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor.

Sexual abuse allegations against César Chávez alter plans

Allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced involving the late farm labor leader César Chávez, including accusations involving women and minors.

Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander

A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.