Health care unions to end historic strike at Kaiser Permanente
The largest open-ended strike of health care professionals in U.S. history will end Tuesday, without workers winning on a key wage demand. Spokespersons for the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals said Monday it had notified Kaiser of plans to formally end the major work...
Body In The Creek: Redding Family Demands Answers After Levi’s Stadium Tragedy
A Redding family is searching for answers after a loved one was found dead in a creek behind Levi's Stadium last Saturday, with Santa Clara police now leading the investigation. The discovery has left relatives trying to figure out how he ended up there while they work to bring him home for burial.
BART threatens to close Orinda station should ballot measure fail
In a dramatic move to focus attention on a potential 2026 ballot initiative to raise money for Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART announced that 10 stations might close if the measure failed – and one of the stations on that list is Orinda. “It’s pure insanity,” said former Orinda...
Bay Area link to Mexican cartel kingpin
Nathan Jones, associate professor of security studies, at Sam Houston State University, gives insight on killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico.
Warm Storm to Blanket California With More Rain This Week
Rainy conditions will pick up again across Northern California this week, starting Monday night and lasting through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting solid precipitation in the North Bay, where rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected in Sonoma and Marin counties, with rates decreasing south...
Bay Area refinery to pay one of the largest penalties ever issued by regional...
An East Bay refinery agreed to pay $10 million after regulators issued more than 100 environmental violation notices, including over multiple dust releases that impacted Martinez.
Jelly Belly to Cut Jobs at Bay Area Factory
Jelly Belly's Fairfield campus off I-80 -- a longtime Northern California tourist stop and one of the region's best-known food brands -- is preparing for a round of job cuts that will impact dozens of office-based workers, even as candy-making continues.
Sunday Links: Ninety-Five Percent of Oakland Teachers Vote to Authorize Strike
Ninety-five percent of Oakland teachers voted to authorize a strike Friday, with their union demanding a 12% wage increase. Over 60% of union members are reportedly unable to afford the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment, which has led to around 400 educators leaving the district per year. [Bay Area News Group]
UC Berkeley EECS Grad Rankings: The Inside Scoop
UC Berkeley EECS Graduate Rankings: The Inside Scoop. Hey there, future tech titans! Ever wondered about the UC Berkeley EECS graduate rankings and what makes this program so darn special? Well, you’ve stumbled upon the right place. We’re diving deep into the world of Berkeley’s Electrical Engineering and Computer...
Fremont celebrates its 70th birthday in a night of community and cheer
On the grassy pavilion in front of the Downtown Event Center & Plaza, Fremont City Manager Karena Shackelford stepped to the microphone to begin the 70th anniversary celebration of Fremont. Featuring speeches by local politicians and various interactive booths, the event celebrated seven decades of innovation,...

















