Oakland Judge Tosses Case Against Stage 4 Cancer Patient After Home Police Clash
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has thrown out misdemeanor charges against a woman whose attorney says a police call inside her home spiraled out of control, left her injured, and landed her in jail for six days while she is fighting stage 4 back cancer. The judge also lifted a criminal protective order tied to
15 Small Towns With the Highest Cost of Living in America
There’s plenty to love about small-town living. Streets are quieter, neighbors often know each other by name, and many of these places are surrounded by beautiful scenery. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a small town has fewer than 50,000 residents. While these communities may seem like an affordable alternative t
Alameda County transfers property for $10 in revitalization effort of East Oakland
For years, a lot on MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland has sat vacant. As part of revitalization efforts in Alameda County, a little-used transfer law allowed a nonprofit to purchase it for $10 in the hopes of transforming the blighted property into affordable housing. The property deed of 8215 MacArthur...
Fire in Santa Clara County grows to more than 100 acres, 10% contained
(KRON) — A fire is burning in Santa Clara County on Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters are responding to Mines Road, north of Del Puerto Canyon Road. The fire is in San Antonio Valley, which is about 35 miles east of San Jose. As of 6 p.m., the fire, which is called the […]
Barnes and Noble to close another Bay Area store after 33 years
Another Bay Area Barnes and Noble is preparing to close its doors on the heels of the closure of the San Bruno store, which shuttered for good in May at the soon-to-be-razed Shops at Tanforan. But a handful of new openings are on the horizon for the bookstore chain. The...
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at massive Bay Area party
Santa Clara County deputies arrived in Morgan Hill to find 300 people fleeing the scene of the unsanctioned party, which was promoted on social media.
Bay Area ‘Ed Heads’ compete for tickets to Sheeran show in look-alike contest
Hours before Ed Sheeran’s sold-out concert at Levi’s Stadium, fans got one last opportunity to get tickets by mimicking the man himself during a look-alike contest at Westfield Valley Fair.
Wealthy Bay Area cities are making progress on housing goals — but they’re almost...
California officials and housing advocates have portrayed ADUs as a much-needed component of the supply of new homes. In some parts of the Bay Area, they’re all that’s coming.
Escaped Shetland Pony leads police on wild chase through California city
Police posted video from inside a car showing the brown pony trotting as fast as it could down a largely empty road, as its distinct white mane bobbed up and down.
California pushes Bay Area gas water heater ban to 2028, adds hardship exemptions
The people already under the greatest financial pressure could end up bearing the heaviest burden.
