Prosecutors Say Oakland Woman Cashed In Church Parking Lot For $480K
Oakland, Alameda County prosecutors say a local woman secretly sold a church parking lot and funneled roughly $480,000 from the deal to herself, announcing criminal charges today. The case is raising fresh questions about how churches and other nonprofits keep track of the real estate they rely on for programs and...
SJC Traveler Says Booted Passenger Hit Woman, Then Rambled Through Terminal B
A tense scene at San José Mineta International Airport unfolded on social media after a user on X reported that a man removed from a Southwest flight allegedly struck a woman and then wandered through Terminal B. The poster called for security, while others in the thread described the man as yelling and roaming the...
Massive Pay Raise Plan: Alameda County Workers Could See $30 Minimum Wage
Oakland, California — A major wage proposal that could nearly double pay for thousands of workers is gaining momentum in Alameda County, where labor leaders have launched a campaign to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative, announced by a coalition of labor unions and community...
9 Underrated Sunnyvale, California Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Sunnyvale is surrounded by famous food cities, which is exactly why its best restaurants can fly under the radar. The local dining scene is quietly excellent, especially for international cuisine and casual gems that prioritize flavor over flash. It’s also a great place to eat well without committing to the...
Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area
Restaurants, caterers, bakeries and grocers offer goods for Passover, from seder plate kits to prepared meals and desserts to kosher wine and matzah. Whatever you might need for your Passover table, you can find it in the many speciality offerings in the Bay Area. Place your order or reservation early.
Dog named Lucky rescued after 24 hours in Centerville
A heartwarming rescue in Centerville brings a dog named Lucky back to safety after being stuck for over 24 hours. Thanks to quick action from first responders and community members, Lucky is now safe and reunited with her family.
Juvenile dies after electric bike crash in San Jose
A juvenile died and another one was hurt after an electric bicycle crash in San Jose Thursday afternoon, according to San Jose police. Officers responded to the area of Remington Way and Allenwood Drive for a report of a solo electric bicycle crash just before 1:10 p.m., according to authorities.
Thousands of East Bay immigrants will lose food stamps beginning April 1
Life in the Bay Area is expensive, often maddeningly so. For many people across the region, just getting by is a struggle, and often means making tough choices. Rent, groceries, gas prices, and utility bills all keep climbing, while wages often don’t keep pace. For U.S. citizens, it’s hard...
Madison Nguyen is hired as Milpitas’ new Interim Economic Development Director
Earlier this month, Madison Nguyen was hired to step in as the City of Milpitas’ Interim Economic Development Director. “I love it here. I’m so thrilled to be joining the City of Milpitas and the Economic Development department,” said Nguyen in an interview with The Beat. “Every day I come into work, excited to see...
Aberrant March Heat Wave Hits Southern California to the Bay Area
This is a bizarre heat wave for California. Record highs across the state from SoCal into the Bay Area. And how does this impact an already dryer than normal winter.
