Alameda County fire crew deploys to battle massive Washington state wildfire
Twenty-three crew members from the Alameda County Fire Department deployed to Washington state on Monday to assist firefighters from across the country in battling a rapidly growing wildfire. Hand Crew 8 departed from Station 15 in Dublin at 4:30 p.m. to respond to the Little Giant Fire, located west of...
Retirees Are Discovering A Slower, Happier Life In This Peaceful California Community
Tucked away at the mouth of Niles Canyon in Fremont, California, Niles Canyon Mobile Estates is quietly becoming one of the most beloved retirement communities in the Bay Area. With scenic hill views, friendly neighbors, and a full calendar of social activities, life here moves at a pace that feels just right.
Exclusive: In Menlo Park housing fight, Bonta sends a potential warning to California cities
The decision by California’s attorney general offers a glimpse into how the state intends to enforce a growing collection of city housing laws aimed at limiting local development.
San Francisco Firefighters Launch 3,600-Mile Bay-To-Brooklyn Ride To Ground Zero
Twenty-two cyclists and two support drivers are now rolling east from the Bay Area on a 40-day memorial journey connecting San Francisco's fire service with departments and communities across the country. The Bay to Brooklyn ride is timed to the 25th anniversary of September 11 and is headed for Ground Zero and the Bro
San Jose senior residential hub lands buyer for $100 million-plus
SAN JOSE — Avella at Almaden, a senior residential hub in South San Jose, was bought for $102.8 million, documents filed on July 30 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office show. American Healthcare REIT, a real estate firm based in Irvine, bought the apartment complex at 4610...
Bay Area Shelters Participating in Clear the Shelters
Adoption Specials / Promotions: Every adoption from Allie’s Pals Cat Rescue makes a triple impact: you take home a fully vetted and socialized cat or kitten, open a foster space for another animal in need, and help sponsor a spay or neuter at a local shelter. Adoption Event at...
Bay Area scammers prey on distraught pet owners with fake veterinary emergencies
A heartbreaking situation for Bay Area pet owners is being exploited by scammers who target distraught families searching for their missing animals. The scammers pretend to be from veterinary hospitals and attempt to convince people to shell out thousands of dollars to save their pets. Now, one San Jose family is speak
ICE used Eastmont Mall parking lot to transfer a detainee, say advocates
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may be using the Eastmont Mall parking lot in Oakland to transfer detainees, according to immigrant rights advocates. The Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership, or ACILEP, said in an Instagram post on July 30 that a person detained by ICE in June reporte
Contractor behind Castro Theatre renovation sued over alleged faulty work
The operator of the Castro Theatre says defective roofing, drainage and ventilation work caused water damage after the landmark’s $41 million renovation.
Oakland’s July openings include new cafes, duo of Japanese options, and two restaurant relocations
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