Bay Area’s ‘Casual Carpool’ making a comeback as state’s ‘Clean Air Decal’ program expiring...
Bay Area drivers, some changes are on the horizon, and it could affect how you deal with the massive congestion on our freeways.
Bay Area on track for coldest June in decades. Here’s when it could shift
Parts of the Bay Area are within striking distance of measuring the coldest June in decades as cool ocean temperatures turbocharge the marine layer.
Here’s the Crazy-High Penalty You’ll Face if You Set Off Fireworks in Contra Costa...
Contra Costa County is a “no-fireworks zone”. That includes sparklers, “Safe & Sane” fountains, Roman candles—anything that pops, shoots, or glows. County leaders say the ban is non-negotiable because fireworks spark dozens of fires and injuries every July. County ordinances provide for relatively minor fines...
California Home Prices Drop for First Time in 23 Months
California home prices dropped for the first time in 23 months, with the median price of a single-family home in May at $900,170, down 1% from last year. Elevated mortgage rates are impacting sales and prices, with regional variations in price changes.
Authorities investigate 3 Castro Valley gas station robberies Wednesday
(KRON) — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after three gas stations were robbed in Castro Valley Wednesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies responded at 5:47 a.m. to the 76 Gas Station at 2445 Castro Valley Boulevard on the report of a robbery. The suspects stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing,...
Controversial project to widen one of Bay Area’s most congested highways is a step...
Caltrans got one step closer to its controversial $500 million project to widen Highway 37 with an infusion of funding on Thursday, but critics said the money could be wasted due to rising tides.
Oakland police say ride-hail drivers being targeted for robbery
Police said the incidents happened after 9 p.m. in the area of 46th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
Officer who killed Danville men asks for early release from parole
(KRON) — A former police officer who killed two Danville residents in separate police shootings was released early from prison this year after serving less than half his sentence. On Thursday, ex-officer Andrew Hall will appear in a Contra Costa County courtroom as he attempts to convince a judge to grant an early...
Oakland hired a contractor to help people with AIDS. But services weren’t delivered
Federal funds that were supposed to be used to help residents with HIV or AIDS secure housing and medical assistance have gone unaccounted for, according to a new investigation. A report published by the city auditor last week identified glaring problems with the AIDS Project of the East Bay. Founded...
Oakland chef and accused abuser revives Berkeley burger restaurant
Chef Charlie Hallowell, who faced numerous accusations of sexual and verbal abuse at Oakland’s Pizzaiolo, has opened another restaurant. In an email to supporters, the Pizzaiolo team revealed that it had revived the defunct Berkeley restaurant Station Burger. Renamed The Station, it’s meant as a permanent home for...