Fourth of July fireworks 2026: Shows, parades and events around the Bay Area
This Fourth of July marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And the Bay Area will be taking its celebrations to a whole new level accordingly. A major highlight will be San Francisco’s annual free fireworks show taking place not at its usual Fisherman’s Wharf location but on the Golden Gat
Real estate scams are surging as down payments disappear in the blink of an...
Property fraud grows alarmingly in the current market putting the down payments of home buyers at risk. The use of sophisticated technological tools seeks to deceive buyers and professionals during closing processes. The Santa Clara County Association of Realtors warns that one in five owners receives fraudulent messag
A Fancy New Mexican “Cantina” Just Opened in Dublin
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA – A big, long-empty restaurant space in Dublin is coming back in style, with a brand new Mexican “Cantina” concept that just opened its doors. El Dorado Modern Mexican & Cantina has opened at 4814 Dublin Blvd. in Hacienda Crossings, taking over the former Black Angus restaurant near the Hacienda Driv
Wealthier riders once flocked to Bay Area public transit. New data suggests that’s over
For a long time, wealthy workers have been nearly as likely to ride buses and trains as poorer ones, but more recently, they’ve stayed away.
Alameda boat launch search finds no other victims after SUV goes underwater
A man was rescued with life-threatening injuries after an SUV went into the water at an Alameda boat launch Sunday night, firefighters said.
1 killed, 1 critically injured in downtown San Jose shooting
One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting Sunday night in downtown San Jose, police said.
Tech firms ax hundreds of Bay Area jobs as cuts this year outpace 2025
SAN JOSE — Job cuts for the Bay Area tech industry so far in 2026 have greatly outstripped last year’s pace, a gap that has widened in the wake of fresh layoffs for the region’s critical yet unsteady tech sector. The latest layoffs are poised to erase...
$612K average income, $4.8M homes: Inside America’s 5 wealthiest suburbs
A new analysis from personal finance platform MoneyLion ranked America’s wealthiest suburbs. Here are the top five.
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for June 28, 2026
As June comes to an end here in Alameda, my campaign for mayor is starting to gain steam. I have started getting my campaign signs delivered, and they are showing up in supporters’ yards. Special thanks to Beverly Chan Woo for being the first person to display my sign. If you would like a MOUF FOR MAYOR sign, I am aski
As Bay Area Home Prices Hit $1.39 Million, Residents Are Eyeing New Cities Where...
For years, the Bay Area relocation story sounded painfully predictable. People were leaving because homes...
