Oakland Roots’ future at Oakland Coliseum remains uncertain following special meeting regarding debt
Oakland Roots officials defended the club's finances and future plans Friday during a special meeting focused on nearly $1.4 million in overdue rent and fees owed to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority.
Major active fire reported at former Kaiser Estate in Lafayette
(KRON) — Multiple fire crews responded to a third-alarm fire at the former Kaiser Estate in Lafayette on Saturday evening, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. The building was unoccupied at the time. Fire officials said they believe the blaze started i
The North Face closes last Berkeley store
Outdoor retail giant The North Face has closed its Berkeley location, the company’s last brick-and-mortar outlet in the city that once served as the company’s headquarters.
Fire in Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland prompts multiagency response, water drops
A vegetation fire in a very high hazard zone in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park prompted a multiagency response Friday night. The fire burned several trees about 65 yards off the Sequoia Bay Trail.
Bay Area homelessness declines except in one wealthy county
In cities from San Francisco to San Jose residents have noticed shifts in the number of individuals living on the streets. Bay Area homelessness has become a focal point for policymakers seeking effective solutions. Recent reports indicate progress in most parts of the region with overall counts dropping even as one co
Michelin-lauded chef overhauls United’s in-flight menu to ‘represent San Francisco’
United bet $150 million last year on better food on SFO flights.
Critical Fire Danger
Saturday Night Update! • The Threat: A near-critical fire weather threat is active through Monday across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range.. • Nocturnal Wind Blast: A cold front will trigger a weak offshore wind push across the North Bay and Central Coast tonight, which could drag war
Powerball ticket worth $809K sold at LA gas station as jackpot rises to $748M
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday's drawing to $748 million. Three tickets with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold in California — at gas stations in Los Angeles and...
New Report by California Policy Lab Finds Bay Area Residents Who Leave Are More...
Golden Gate Bridge Credit: Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. BUT MOVERS FACE TRADEOFFS LIKE LOWER SCHOOL QUALITY, LOWER INCOMES, AND HIGHER CLIMATE RISK. August 2, 2026 - Berkeley, CA. — The Bay Area has the highest cost of living of any metropolitan area in the country. Faced with these high cos
Dark Star Orchestra Opens Two-Night Greek Theatre Run With Guest-Filled Celebration Of Bob Weir
Dark Star Orchestra opened its two-night return to the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on Friday, July 31, with a guest-filled performance that brought together several generations of Bob Weir’s extended musical family for the first night of The Music Never Stops: A Rex Foundation Benefit & Tribute to Bob Weir.
