BART Officials: It’s Either a New Tax or ‘Doomsday Scenario’
(This content was created with the help of AI.) Bay Area riders may soon be asked to decide on a new sales tax that would bolster their signature rail system. The New York Times reports that Bay Area Rapid Transit, which once shuttled packed trains of commuters to and from San Francisco, is now carrying less than...
First Black Family to Own a Home in Wealthy California Neighborhood Says White Residents...
A descendant of the first Black family to own a home in affluent Piedmont, California, is suing the city for forcing her great-grandfather to sell […] First Black Family to Own a Home in Wealthy California Neighborhood Says White Residents Forced Them Out with Threats of Violence— Now the City Faces a Reckoning
Oakland native Ryan Coogler wins best original screenplay Oscar for ‘Sinners’
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s own Ryan Coogler took home the best original screenplay Oscar for his Jim Crow-era horror film "Sinners" on Sunday night. The win is Coogler’s first Oscar, and also distinguishes him as the second Black writer to win the best original screenplay award, coming after Jordan Peele and his...
Oakland’s Ryan Coogler leads ‘Sinners’ to 4 Oscars in big night for Bay Area...
The Bay Area was among the biggest winners at the 98th Academy Awards as Oakland’s Ryan Coogler and his cinematographer, Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw, made Oscars history.
Carjacking suspect arrested following high-speed pursuit across several counties
SUISUN CITY, Calif. — A 35-year-old Hayward man was arrested Saturday night after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a dramatic pursuit that spanned several cities in Solano and Napa Counties. Fairfield Police say they responded around 9:24 p.m. to a reported carjacking near Woolner Avenue and Lawrence...
Why America’s Happiest City Is Bleeding Americans Dry
WalletHub recently named its top 10 happiest cities, and the one that leads the list is Fremont, CA.
Bay Area artist becomes first woman to win cinematography Oscar
Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history, becoming the first woman — and first woman of color — to win best cinematography for “Sinners.”
Why is there a heat wave in March? The science behind high pressure
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets
First came the Tesla robot. Now, a new automated helper is ready to hit the streets of Freemont: DoorDash Dot. The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont’s Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in...
An Often-Overlooked Lafayette Restaurant is Expanding With New Location
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – Newer and flashier Lafayette restaurants often get all the buzz. But there’s a low-key little spot on the Western side of town that even locals often overlook. And now, it’s expanding, with plans to open a brand-new location in downtown Danville. The restaurant Rancho...
