Oakland quake felt in Berkeley
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Oakland shook Berkeley on Thursday morning, according to early reports. The quake's epicenter was in San Leandro on Calandria Avenue near Interstate 580. It was recorded at 8:30 a.m. with a depth of 3.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake originally registered as mag
The San Leandro Earthquake Just Answered 3 Big Questions
Here is what is confirmed so far about Today’s earthquake that struck the East Bay near San Leandro on the Hayward Fault, one of the most closely watched fault lines in the country. How big was the earthquake and where did it hit?. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a...
Strong El Niño May Bring Record Sea Level and Coastal Flooding to Bay Area
Derek Bentley’s San Rafael karate studio flooded in January, when a heavy storm hit during one of the highest tides of the year. Several inches of water rose from under the foundation and filled the building from the inside, soaking the karate mats so thoroughly that they squirted water when Bentley stepped across them
Bay Area grocery store owned by Raley’s to close after nearly 6 decades
The announcement comes months after the chain closed its Mountain View location.
Hayward Fault Quake Jolts Oakland: LLNL Study Finds Shaking 50% Stronger
Bay Area earthquake today rattled Oakland and shook the Hayward Fault, which is 158 years overdue for a major rupture. New LLNL exascale simulations published this April found that a major Hayward earthquake could produce ground shaking up to 50% stronger than the models that calibrate Bay Area building codes, raising
‘Breathtaking’ Bay Area beach once owned by Chris Isaak to open as public park
Tunitas Creek Beach was often used as a spot for wild parties and raves.
Massive fire destroys Burger King in San Jose
(KRON) — A massive fire destroyed a Burger King in San Jose early Thursday morning, according to the San Jose Fire Department. The fire happened at the chain’s location at 5154 Moorpark Ave. in San Jose. SJFD responded to the fire at 5:15 a.m., and the fire was knocked down at around 6:31 a.m. Video […]
Earthquake near San Leandro felt across Bay Area Thursday morning
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A sizeable jolt was felt around the Bay Area Thursday morning as an earthquake rocked the San Leandro area. The quake was a preliminary magnitude 4.1, according to the United States Geological Survey. However, the agency later downgraded it, first to a 3.9, and then again to 3.8. The quake struck
Collision injures pedestrian in downtown Menlo Park
A 70-year-old man was hospitalized Monday, Aug. 10, after he was hit by a car near the intersection of Menlo Avenue and University Drive, Menlo Park police said. The man was crossing Menlo Avenue in a crosswalk near Draeger’s Market when a car turning left onto University Drive hit him at around 10 a.m. The driver stop
‘Poetics of Memory’ exhibition showcases the legacy of legendary Bay Area artist Mildred Howard
There’s been a lot of excitement in the arts community about the Oakland Museum’s latest exhibition. It’s called “Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory.” The works displayed span five decades of the iconic multimedia artists’ career. Mildred Howard was born in San Francisco and grew up in the East Bay. Most of those years

















