VIDEO: 3 Northern California men arrested at gunpoint by Irvine police
A trio of men from Northern California, two from Contra Costa County and another from Alameda County, were arrested at gunpoint outside of an Irvine bank and charged with conspiracy, police said Tuesday. Two are facing robbery charges. According to the Irvine Police Department, a woman withdrew cash from a...
Emerald Packaging Acquires Santa Ana Facility in First-Ever Acquisition
Emerald Packaging, a leading supplier of flexible packaging solutions for the produce industry, has made its first acquisition in the company's 63-year history, purchasing the flexible packaging assets of Pacific Flexible Solutions from Blower-Dempsay Corp. in Santa Ana, CA, for an undisclosed sum. The strategic move e
Oakland home prices fall sharply, among the steepest declines in the nation
Oakland's housing market is seeing some of the steepest price declines in the country, with home values falling sharply as sellers, buyers and real estate agents navigate a difficult market.
Berkeley extends Flock camera contract; drones postponed
A months-long saga ended Thursday night with Berkeley voting to keep its contract with Flock Safety, but only for license plate cameras. Berkeley police say Flock's automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have transformed their approach to crime fighting since they came online nearly two years ago. Critics say ALPRs ar
e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder preparing to become Catholic priest
Scott Vincent Borba moved in glamorous circles during his years in the beauty industry, a period he now describes as defined by excess and pride. The Bay Area native is scheduled to be ordained in Visalia by the Diocese of Fresno, a path considered uncommon in the Catholic Church.
Corporate finance consultant Deepika Naharas campaigns for Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — May 10, 2026 — Deepika Naharas, a finance and accounting leader with more than 25 years of experience, announced her campaign for Contra Costa County Auditor-Controller, pledging to protect taxpayer dollars, strengthen accountability, and bring independent oversight to one of the county’s most
Florida-founded AI company opens first Bay Area office: ‘It’s a place we felt like...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Kore.ai is an enterprise artificial intelligence company founded in Orlando, Florida, 13 years ago. With the recent boom in AI consumer use, the company felt it was time to establish a physical presence in the global hub for AI. Kore.ai expanded with its first office in the Bay Area, which opened
Memorial Day weekend 2026: Best Bay Area events, parades and festivals
Bay Area Memorial Day observances include ceremonies, parades and community gatherings, plus summer kickoff events like Carnaval San Francisco and BottleRock Napa Valley.
Don’t panic if you get an emergency preparedness message Tuesday
On May 12, police and fire departments across Alameda County will participate in a regional emergency alert and warning training. The public does not need to take any action. Residents who are opted into AC Alert, Alameda County’s emergency notification system, received a text message Monday morning informing them that
Bay Area forecast shifts cooler, cloudier and windy on Tuesday
A weak system passing north of the Bay Area will cool the region, deepen the marine layer and bring a chance of coastal drizzle.

















