Oakland to host trash ‘parties’ to combat illegal dumping
(KRON) — Don’t trash The Town. That’s the message Oakland city officials are sending to people who illegally dump. “I want all of us to build an Oakland where our streets reflect the dignity, pride, and resilience of this community,” Mayor Barbara Lee said. “We know too many Oaklanders are seeing trash on their...
Diwali 2025: Bay Area events shine a light on festive Hindu New Year’s celebrations
Light up the darkest night for Diwali with Bollywood dance parties, night markets and more throughout the Bay Area to mark the Hindu New Year.
Stanford study finds mom’s voice may help brains of premature babies process language
A group of Stanford researchers are harnessing the sound of mothers' voices for infants born weeks or months prematurely, hoping to reproduce the same experience unborn infants normally get in their mother's womb.
Bay Area Home Prices Continue to Rise as Inventory Remains Low
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Bay Area home prices continued to rise in October 2025. This increase comes at a time when the national housing market is showing weaker signs. Steady mortgage rates and the strength of the tech sector have helped keep buyer confidence strong. Santa Clara...
Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Palo Alto
(KRON) — A bicyclist who was struck by a car in Palo Alto more than a week ago succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The bicyclist, a man in his eighties, was riding in the 3400 block of Foothill Expressway on Oct. 4 at 12:18 p.m. when the crash […]
Legal battles over tainted death penalty cases continue in Alameda County
When Pamela Price was sworn in as Alameda County District Attorney in 2023, she promised a “reckoning” with the criminal legal system’s injustices, including police and prosecutorial misconduct. And she brought a new philosophy to the DA’s office, focusing on rehabilitation instead of punishment for youth, and...
Fremont-based company snags Del Taco fast food chain in $115M deal
The sale comes amid a financial restructuring plan for Jack in the Box.
Express lane charges reach $20 on parts of Hwy 101 during morning Bay Area...
"That's insanity!" There's an outrage from drivers as recent express lane charges during the morning commute have now reached $20 on parts of Highway 101 in San Mateo County.
Stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards, passports found during San Jose traffic stop
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department found and seized stacks of stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards and U.S. passports during a traffic stop in San Jose Thursday evening. Officers pulled the car over in connection to a string of mail thefts in south San Jose. During the stop, officers spoke with...
NO KINGS DAY THIS SATURDAY! October 18 – All over the Bay Area
(Scroll down for locations & times…) In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city...
