S.F. musician in critical condition after shooting during L.A. robbery
Stacey Gilton, a rapper who performs under the alias Lil Yee, was shot twice in the chest during a robbery last week.
California families encouraged to check eligibility for new CalKIDS financial aid
California – California’s ScholarShare Investment Board recently revealed that over two million high school graduates and college students are now qualified for CalKIDS Scholarships in an action targeted at increasing access to higher education. Designed to help youngsters approaching college or career training,...
California Gov. Newsom’s approval rating climbs; Los Angeles, Bay Area residents give highest marks
A new statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) reveals that more than half of Californians approve of Governor Gavin Newsom’s job performance. Conducted between February 4 and 11, the study surveyed 1,589 adult residents on state and federal leadership.
The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
Peter Mui, founder of Fixit Clinic, describes his repair work as a hobby that’s gotten out of control. What started as a tool share in Berkeley, California, has turned into a volunteer-run group that has organized more than 1,300 repair events around the country. At Fixit Clinics, people can bring any broken...
San Francisco Bay Area Braces for Mixed Weather: Sunny Spells Precede Thunderstorms and Heavy...
The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area has projected a mixed bag in the forecast, from lovely sunshine to a possibility of thunderstorms by the end of the week. While today might be the perfect day to enjoy the outdoors with mostly sunny skies and regular spring temperatures, change is looming. A cooling...
One dead in fatal 3-vehicle collision in Hayward
(KRON) – A three-vehicle rollover collision in Hayward has left one person dead and others hospitalized, according to the Hayward Police Department. At approximately 9:33 p.m. on Friday, Hayward police officers responded to a three-vehicle crash near the intersection of Hayward Boulevard and Civic Avenue. A Hayward...
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for March 9, 2025
As of this report, it will have been two weeks since my HC (human companion) had his partial right knee replacement. Things are progressing nicely at this point. He returned the knee bending apparatus and packed up the ice therapy machine until he has his left knee replaced later this year. He is doing physical...
Hazardous leak shuts down parts of Interstate 80 in Solano County
(FOX40.COM) — A part of Interstate 80 in Solano County was closed for nearly two hours after a hazardous leak on the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol. Around 9:55 a.m., CHP announced that I-80 eastbound would be closed at SR-37 because of a hazmat situation. Additionally, I-80 westbound was closed...
Two drivers dead after apparent wrong-way crash in Concord
Authorities suspect that alcohol or another substance was a contributing factor behind the crash.
‘Like Family’: Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home
[This is the first story of a two-part project that explores the influence and importance of culture in end-of-life care. Part two will be published Monday.]. J-Sei Home was a 14-bed residential care facility for the elderly geared toward Japanese Americans in Hayward, California. The residents ate Japanese meals,...
