St. Barnabas, St. Albert the Great Among a Dozen Parishes to Be Closed by...
In a letter dated Tuesday, April 28, Bishop of Oakland Michael C. Barber announced the upcoming closures of two Catholic churches in Alameda—St. Barnabas at 1427 Sixth Street and St. Albert the Great at 1022 Holly Street—along with 10 others in the East Bay.
Syphilis cases are spiking in several California counties
Health officials around the country are sounding the alarm: Syphilis cases are spiking. And in several California counties, the numbers are staggering. The national picture New York has seen the number of syphilis cases increase five-fold since 2013, Nexstar’s WIVT/WGBH reports, and the state isn’t alone. Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for […]
San Jose passenger claims a Waymo drove off with his luggage at the airport
A South Bay man claims a Waymo driverless taxi drove off with his luggage in the trunk after dropping him off at the San Jose Mineta Airport. He has been trying to retrieve his items through Waymo's customer service, but hasn't been satisfied with the resolutions they've offered so far.
Spring & Summer 2026 Redwood City: 4 Downtown Street Events Worth the Parking
If you've been waiting on the warm-weather lineup to drop, May through August 2026 in Redwood City is stacked. The city's signature Asian-style Night Market is an October-only event and hasn't been scheduled for spring or summer, but the closest substitutes — Friday-night maker fairs paired with downtown concerts, Saturday waterfront shows, and a Fourth of July drone spectacle — are the...
6 Oakland and Alameda County Street Festivals to Pull Up For This Fall (September–November...
Fall in Oakland means the block is breathing. From the first Friday in September through First Friday in November, here's what's worth pulling up for across Oakland and Alameda County. Free where it's free. Ticketed where it's ticketed. All confirmed.
Prosecution Seeks Remand in Parole Case Despite No New Evidence; Defense Cites Prior Court...
WOODLAND, Calif. — On April 30, during a pretrial conference, a dispute arose between the prosecution and defense regarding how to proceed with an alleged parole violation tied to a DUI arrest, as well as whether the accused should be taken into custody as the prosecution pushed for remand despite no new violation.
Dozens of bronze memorial plaques stolen from Alameda park benches, leaving families shocked
More than two dozen memorial plaques honoring loved ones were stolen from a popular Alameda park, raising concern among families and park advocates who fear the thefts may be part of a growing trend. The missing plaques were discovered at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, where nearly every bench once featured a bronze marker dedicated to a family member.
Bay Area neighborhood enters seventh day without safe drinking water
About 170 residents in a Bay Area neighborhood remained without drinkable tap water Thursday, nearly a week after regulators issued a “Do Not Drink” order due to a water main contamination incident.
San Jose Cops Smash Alleged Underground Casinos In Citywide Crackdown
San José police say they hit the jackpot today, but not the kind anyone wanted. A coordinated citywide sweep targeted illegal gambling operations, with officers serving search warrants at suspected underground casinos and hauling away dozens of machines as part of a broader effort to disrupt crime tied to secret gaming dens.
One of the most dangerous fault line in the US is overdue and the...
One of the United States’ most active fault systems poses a significant earthquake hazard, and a major event could have serious consequences for densely populated parts of California. A new study examines the impacts of magnitude 7.0 earthquakes along the Hayward Fault, which runs through the San Francisco Bay Area.

















