Bay Area families fear for safety of loved ones in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa...
Many families in the Bay Area are very worried about their friends and loved ones living in Jamaica as a monster hurricane moves closer to the island nation by the minute.
Alameda County will invest $10M in food assistance programs
As the federal shutdown drags on, Alameda County officials are trying to figure out how to keep residents from going hungry. Last week, the Board of Supervisors agreed to give roughly $10 million to local programs that feed residents. The bulk of the funding — $8.3 million — will go to the Alameda County Community...
These Tiny Invasive Creatures Are Slowly Taking Over California’s Counties Day After Day
Throngs of these black-and-white striped mozzies are swarming around the Bay Area, spreading diseases.
Man who broke pregnant girlfriend’s spine, ribs in Menlo Park DV case sentenced
(KRON) — A man who picked up his pregnant girlfriend during an argument at her mother’s Menlo Park home and slammed her to the ground, fracturing her spine and ribs, was sentenced to eight years in state prison, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced. Michael Anthony Calkins, 34, of Fair Oaks, was...
Marshalls confirms permanent closure of locations – with final day of service for two...
DISCOUNT retailer Marshalls is set to close two of its major California stores, marking another blow to the high street as big-name chains continue to struggle. The bargain-hunting favourite confirmed it will shut down its Hollywood and San Jose branches early next year, with more than 120 jobs set to be axed.
After Nearly a Century, Concord’s Classic Hot Dog Spot Has Closed Forever
CONCORD — One of Concord’s most old-school, no-frills food institutions is gone. Kasper’s Hot Dogs, the tiny cash-only stand on Clayton Road known for snappy hot dogs buried in chili and onions, has permanently closed. The Concord location was one of the last two Kasper’s restaurants still operating in the Bay Area,...
Oakland students walk out of class to support climate bill
In Oakland, dozens of students walked out of class on Friday to support a state climate bill — the “Make Polluters Pay Superfund Act," which includes SB 684 in the Senate and AB 1243 in the Assembly. Students held walkouts across the state, including at Berkeley High School.
Ongoing ICE Activity: A Community on Alert
In recent days, there has been an increasing concern regarding the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in certain areas. Some individuals have reportedly refrained from leaving their homes since Wednesday due to the uncertainty of the situation. Despite reports that a significant ICE...
Walnut Creek residential burglary duo arrested, charged
Community assistance leads to identification of Concord man and Oakland woman with history of arrests. On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, a residential burglary occurred in the area of Citrus Avene and Perada Drive. We requested the community’s help in identifying the two suspects involved in the burglary. Thanks to...
Car reportedly flew onto city streets in fatal Highway 101 crash
The California Highway Patrol suspects the driver was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed on a Highway 101 off-ramp.

















