Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for October 19, 2025
I was a little worried about being able to get a report together this week because of the rain we experienced on Monday and Tuesday. It’s hard for my photographer (and human companion) to be all decked out in rain gear and ski gloves, and manage my leash with the ever-present danger of me seeing another dog or heaven...
Bay Area weather: Stratus and fog cause reduced visibility Sunday morning
(KRON) — Stratus and fog are covering much of the Bay Area this morning, with reduced visibility in places such as Half Moon Bay. The marine layer is shallow—around 500 feet—and beginning to break up offshore, but low clouds may linger along the coast. Clearing is expected by mid to late morning. Daytime highs will...
Annual Black Cowboy Parade in West Oakland – Celebrating Black Cowboys and Cowgirls
This post may contain affiliate links. Every fall, I try to find something fun, unique, and meaningful to do with my kids, and this year we decided to check out the Black Cowboy Parade and Heritage Festival in West Oakland. I’d heard about it before but had never been, and I’m so glad we finally made the trip. It...
San Jose Spotlight: Santa Clara County Expected To Lose Millions In Housing Grants
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: SANTA CLARA COUNTY EXPECTED TO LOSE MILLIONS IN HOUSING GRANTS
Protesters form human banner at ‘No Kings’ protest in San Francisco
More than 1,000 people gathered at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Oct. 18, 2025 for the second-ever "No Kings" protest. (Video by Jack Morris)
Why creationists hate this one building in Golden Gate Park
Rollo Beck’s Expedition That Rebuilt California Academy of Sciences. In June 1905, eight brave scientists set sail from San Francisco on the schooner Academy bound for the Galapagos Islands. Led by Rollo Beck, they spent 17 months hopping between 13 islands, gathering a mind-blowing 78,000 specimens. Back home,...
Motorcyclist dies in four-car crash on I-80 in Oakland
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol Oakland area office is investigating a four-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on I-80 in Oakland where a motorcyclist died. CHP Oakland said its officers responded to the traffic collision at 2:30 p.m. on eastbound I-80, west of Powell Street. The four vehicles involved in the...
Countywide forum addresses Richmond overdose rate, which is highest in Contra Costa
In years past, if someone in Richmond called 911 about an overdose, the response almost always came from the police. But if you were to call 911 about an opioid overdose in Richmond today, help often comes in the form of the city’s new crisis-response programs. These programs are...
The biggest Cantonese restaurant in the U.S. opens in Castro Valley
A dim-sum spot claiming to be the “largest Cantonese restaurant in the U.S.” has opened in Castro Valley. HL Peninsula Restaurant held the grand opening for its newest location on Oct. 16 inside a former Rite Aid building. “With seating for up to 800 guests and nine private rooms, it’s an ideal venue for private...
Photos: Berkeley turns out for ‘No Kings’ protest
Community members turned out in droves for Saturday's " No Kings " protest in Berkeley. Scanner readers shared scenes from the event. Share 'No Kings' photos, videos, experiences with us If you went out to demonstrate in Berkeley on Saturday, we'd love to hear from you. Share photos and videos with TBS or let us...
