Hayward CA

A woman in her 70s sustained major injuries Wednesday morning when a driver struck her in North Berkeley , authorities report. The crash happened at about 10 a.m. in the 1800 block of Hearst Avenue at Grant Street, Berkeley police said in response to a Scanner inquiry. The driver struck the woman at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet...

The Diocese of Oakland is closing 13 churches as it faces a financial crisis compounded by declining attendance and sexual assault settlements.

For the past two years, UC Berkeley senior Math Heramia has been living at Anchor House in Downtown Berkeley. And for the past two years, Heramia and his friends have been waiting for the Shake Shack on the ground floor to open. When Shake Shack announced plans to host a...

Beware! Scammers posing as the “Alameda Planning Commission” are sending fake emails that solicit fraudulent wire transfers, according to an official City of Alameda warning posted on Facebook. “We’ve received reports of scammers posing as the ‘Alameda Planning Commission,’” The City warned. “These emails may appear official, but...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Epic Games cut dozens of jobs in the Bay Area last month, according to state filings last week. Back in March, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game announced it was laying off over 1,000 employees. At the time, the company cited a downturn in engagement with Fortnite that started […]

When you only get two or three free hours between bedtime stories and your own crash-out, a moms' night out has to be planned like a precision strike. Whether you want a quiet glass of wine, a free outdoor block party, or a barstool with live music down the street, downtown Hayward and Castro Valley have walk-in options that fit that exact...

A quick look at Alameda properties that were sold April 14 – April 27, 2026:. For sale: 93 (up from 89 two weeks ago). Coming soon: 9 (up from 8 two weeks ago). Pending: 45 (up from 36 two weeks ago). Canceled: 1 (down from 2 two weeks ago).

Two East Bay senior healthcare centers were bought for a combined $61.7 million in deals that show investors are still scouting for medical sites despite widespread ailments in the commercial property market. CareTrust REIT, acting through affiliates, purchased senior care properties in Fremont and Pleasant Hill, documents filed in Alameda...

You just spent two hours on a folding chair at Ken Mercer Sports Park or San Ramon Central Park, the kids are starving, and nobody wants to drive 30 minutes for dinner. Here's the short list of Tri-Valley spots that actually deliver after a youth game — proximity to the field, kids menus that don't insult the kids, and parking you can find without...

From Boat Milk Latte to Frisco to Wharf Rat, here’s what did and didn’t make the finals of our ferry-naming contest. Now, it’s time to cast your vote.