Historic Berkeley social hall to be auctioned off after defaulting on taxes
After years in an ownership black hole, with community members donating their time and dollars to keep it from falling apart, the next chapter of Berkeley’s Old Finnish Hall will soon be up to the county auction block. The 1908 building has racked up nearly $1 million in back...
Female first responders bringing better outcomes
EMT Traci Schmidt took KTVU on a ride along during her 12-hour shift working on a Falck ambulance in Alameda County.
Bay Area home prices climb near BART as station closures loom
In the Bay Area, being close to BART is more than a commute perk. For many buyers, it is one of the first things they look for when house hunting. That helps explain why homes near stations still draw strong attention. In neighborhoods like Glen Park and North Berkeley, people...
Fremont declares emergency shelter crisis
Fremont has declared an emergency shelter crisis as the city’s homelessness population is likely to increase. According to the resolution, the city is anticipating an increase due to the lack of funding for supportive housing. The approval of the declaration starts an emergency shelter program led by Cardea Health...
The unseen strain on Bay Area’s Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown
Some of the controllers whose jobs are vital to safety in the San Francisco Bay are continuing to work 12-hour shifts for weeks now without pay. Even though the public may not notice any disruption, the toll behind the scenes is real.
Large teen gathering at Crown Memorial Beach
Over the weekend, hundreds of teens and young adults gathered at Crown Memorial Beach for a party promoted on social media as a beach takeover. The event was originally planned for Sunday and Tuesday, but it was moved up to Saturday. Police from the East Bay Regional Park District and the Alameda Police Department...
San Mateo woman and Fremont man arrested after officers find drugs and illegal firearm...
San Mateo, California – Late Friday night, what began as a routine patrol along U.S. Highway 101 quickly escalated into a serious arrest involving drugs, an illegal firearm, and two small children inside a vehicle. According to the San Mateo PD, at around 11 p.m. on March 13, 2026,...
Nobibi Expanding with New Location in East Bay
Franchise owners Shilpy Kamboj and Ajay "AJ" Arora are looking to open a second location in the Dublin/San Ramon area
No hate crime charges in Santana Row attack
Prosecutors said they are not pursuing hate crime charges at this time, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Bay Area’s Morning Internet Jolt Knocks Xfinity And Friends Offline
Thousands of Bay Area residents were hit by brief internet interruptions that cut people out of meetings, stalled streaming and temporarily silenced smart-home devices across San Francisco, the East Bay and Silicon Valley. The trouble popped up during the morning commute, with many customers reporting brief service...

















