4.3 magnitude earthquake centered in Berkeley jolts S.F. Bay Area awake
The earthquake occurred on the Hayward Fault. Its magnitude was revised downward from a 4.6 to a 4.3. A sharp jolt was widely felt.
Honi-Bear Boba Cafe opens downtown
Honi Bear Boba Cafe in downtown Pleasanton has been luring Amador students since it first opened in June 2025. Located adjacent to the beloved Almare Gelato Italiano, Honi Bear is a cute and relaxing place to grab a snack after school or hang out with friends. Staying open late —until 11 p.m. on Fridays and...
Pleasanton’s Valley Humane Society Supports Animals in Need
Since its inception in 1987, Pleasanton’s Valley Humane Society has been supporting animals from across the Bay Area. By rescuing strays and providing them with forever homes, VHS has become an integral part of Pleasanton’s community. “The mission is basically to support homeless dogs and cats and make...
Stunning SF views from one of Bay Area’s most coveted campsites
We were all alone at one of California's most coveted camping destinations.
How to negotiate commissions with your real estate agent
For decades, home sellers typically covered both their own agent’s commission and the fee for the buyer’s broker, a structure that left little room for negotiation. But a recent legal settlement has shaken up that system, opening the door for buyers and sellers to haggle over who pays what — and how much.
Bay Area youth EMT program spotlighted in new documentary
OAKLAND, Calif. - For more than two decades, the Bay Area Youth EMT program has trained hundreds of young people for careers in emergency medicine and firefighting. "Basically, our mission is to create civic-minded citizens through the vehicle of providing them with free education to become either EMTs or...
San Jose Spotlight: San Jose River Trail Use Up After Homeless Sweeps
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: SAN JOSE RIVER TRAIL USE UP AFTER HOMELESS SWEEPS
California Rescuers Speechless After Rescuing A Mama Cat And Her Four Incredibly Rare Kittens
What started as a simple find soon became a rescue that would change lives. A sweet little feline family was discovered, all curled up together, unsure of what lay ahead. The compassionate people who found them wasted no time in contacting Laura Malone, director of Mini Cat Town in San Jose, California.
Sunday Links: Bay Area Church to Help Wipe Out $2.3M in Medical Debt Across...
Residents in seven Bay Area counties will soon have $2.3 million in medical debt erased, thanks to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga. The church is taking part in an eight-week fundraiser in partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which most notably partnered with Jon Oliver of Last Week Tonight in...
One of the Bay Area’s hottest days of 2025 may come just as fall...
The Bay Area will sizzle through early week heat before a midweek system brings the chance of showers and thunderstorms.

















