Oakland to use street barriers to curb sex work in known hotspot
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
Dave & Buster's preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
Man charged in Antioch killing of child's mother
A 22-year-old man has been charged in the killing of his child’s mother in Antioch, authorities said.
A 22-year-old man has been charged in the killing of his child’s mother in Antioch, authorities said.
9 SF homes sold for over $2 million above asking in 2026 so far
Bidding wars are pushing San Francisco home prices 30% to 50% above asking, a spike experts say is fueled by the Bay Area’s artificial intelligence boom.
Bidding wars are pushing San Francisco home prices 30% to 50% above asking, a spike experts say is fueled by the Bay Area’s artificial intelligence boom.
This global music sensation came to the Bay Area and turned a 1300-person crowd into a choir
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
San Jose housing advocates protest encampment sweep at 'The Jungle'
Advocates for the unhoused gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday to protest the city’s ongoing sweep of a massive encampment, alleging that several vulnerable residents are being left behind despite promises of relocation.
Advocates for the unhoused gathered at San Jose City Hall on Tuesday to protest the city’s ongoing sweep of a massive encampment, alleging that several vulnerable residents are being left behind despite promises of relocation.
California Academy of Science cuts jobs, cites multi-million dollar deficit
53 employees – constituting about 9.3 % of the staff – would be let go as the academy struggles with a cash deficit of $7.3 million from 2025, and a projected deficit of more than $8 million in the current year.
53 employees – constituting about 9.3 % of the staff – would be let go as the academy struggles with a cash deficit of $7.3 million from 2025, and a projected deficit of more than $8 million in the current year.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
These blue sea creatures are washing up on San Francisco beaches — they're not jellyfish
If you've been to Baker Beach in San Francisco this week, you've probably seen droves of blue jellyfish-like creatures covering the shore.
If you've been to Baker Beach in San Francisco this week, you've probably seen droves of blue jellyfish-like creatures covering the shore.
Five financial mistakes Americans in their 30s and 40s are making, expert warns
Even small changes to everyday financial habits could make a major impact on long-term wealth, one expert is saying.
Even small changes to everyday financial habits could make a major impact on long-term wealth, one expert is saying.
New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.
Muni ridership reaches highest levels since start of COVID-19 pandemic
The SFMTA reported nearly 15 million people used its Muni Metro services in March.
The SFMTA reported nearly 15 million people used its Muni Metro services in March.
First Fridays dispute sparks deadly shooting, revenge killing in East Oakland
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.
Suspect arrested in 'notorious' 1991 disappearance and murder of Northern California mother
James Lawhead Jr., 64, was arrested in Arizona for the 1991 kidnapping and murder of Cindy Wanner, identified through advanced DNA analysis after 34 years.
James Lawhead Jr., 64, was arrested in Arizona for the 1991 kidnapping and murder of Cindy Wanner, identified through advanced DNA analysis after 34 years.
Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Farmworker housing plan faces final review
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
Tuesday, April 28, marks a critical moment in Half Moon Bay, as city leaders take a final look at a long-awaited affordable housing project for senior farmworkers before a decisive vote May 5. Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder and executive director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, explains what's at stake.
SFO and Oakland airport battle has settled
The two-year legal battle between the airports in San Francisco and Oakland has settled.
The two-year legal battle between the airports in San Francisco and Oakland has settled.
Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.