It’s Time For Cal and Stanford to Come Home
On Saturday, an email to members of the Cal Berkeley athletic department revealed that up to 25 employees could be laid off as part of a “complete redefinition of how we operate.” While new positions will be posted, it is widely expected they will come with lower salaries.
Spanish-Language Bay Alert Warns Small Boats To Steer Clear
A Spanish-language special marine advisory put Bay Area boaters on notice today, with warnings stretching across San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge. Officials said conditions would be hazardous for small vessels, with the alert expected to remain in effect into the evening, roughly until 6:15 PM PDT.
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for April 12, 2026
Bear’s birthday was April 2, and this year my human companion (HC) kept it really low key. No big sheet cake. No gathering of friends. Just me and my HC having a fancy cupcake and blowing out a single candle. I asked BarkGPT (a dog translator app) to provide some general thoughts on the human/canine relationship. Here is what it said:
Bay Area sees third straight day of rain as thunderstorms linger
The weekend storm was not moving very quickly and continued to drag very cold air with it.
‘Rumbling my whole apartment’: Private fireworks show unnerves Bay Area
"Maybe not the best geopolitical timing for surprise fireworks."
Oakland begins issuing citations for unpaid Sunday parking meters
An enforcement grace period came to an end Sunday as the city looks to increase parking turnover.
Winter Storm Warning: 90 MPH Winds and 24 Inches of Snow Threaten I-80 Closure...
The storm isn't at its worst yet, and the roads are already starting to close. The I-80 is already partially closed between Emigrant Gap and Alta for emergency work, and Caltrans has trucks stopped at three screening points across the summit corridor: eastbound at Applegate, westbound at Overland ...
Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here’s a look at impact of...
Strong wind and heavy rain was felt across the Bay Area Saturday.
Suspect arrested in San Diego in Bay Area city’s first homicide of 2026
Zahvon Hopson was arrested Friday in the fatal February shooting of a 20-year-old woman, according to the Antioch Police Department.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Palo Alto and Nearby Menlo Park
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are some great free items being shared by neighbors in Palo Alto and Menlo Park this week. A fun STEM kit that includes a Tinker Zine and all the parts to build a walking robot. Used once and mostly disassembled, but all pieces are included. Pickup in Meadow Park, Palo Alto.
