Team Paraguay Arrives in San José Ahead of World Cup Games at Levi’s
Many of the Bay Area’s World Cup events will be anchored in the South Bay city. On a warm Monday evening at San José State University, roughly 500 fans pressed against the chain-link fence surrounding the Spartan Soccer Complex, straining for a glimpse of Paraguay’s national soccer team running drills on the field belo
The Blotter | Obstructed license plate leads to arrest
An early morning traffic stop on June 4 led to an arrest for possession of suspected amphetamine. Piedmont Police pulled over a blue Volkswagen Jetta at approximately 3:14 a.m. near Highland and Moraga avenues due to what Captain Chris Monahan said was a license plate that “appeared to be tampered with making it unread
San Francisco home prices jumped 10.9% in a year while neighboring San Jose fell...
Homebuyers in the Bay Area are living through two sharply different markets separated by fewer than 50 miles. San Francisco home prices climbed 10.9% over the past year, according to Redfin data, while prices in neighboring San Jose dropped 5.6% during the same period. That 16.5-percentage-point gap stands as the wides
JCC East Bay ready to take root on Oakland campus with August preschool opening
When she visited the JCC East Bay’s future campus last week, CEO Susie Cohen Crumpler found a pallet of young olive trees ready for planting along the walkways of its new preschool and play yard. On Aug. 24, the olive trees, along with grapevines and date palm, pomegranate and...
Oakland crash survivor speaks out after tragedy kills 3, injures 3
A survivor of a devastating Oakland car crash that claimed three lives and injured three others is speaking out about his painful road to recovery and his demands for accountability.
California woman hit, killed on I-75 in Rockcastle County while chasing escaped pet
A tragic crash in Rockcastle County leaves one woman dead. Troopers said she was struck Monday on I-75 while trying to catch a pet that had escaped.
Oakland man shot at SUV carrying six people, including children, DA says
The 26-year-old man faces attempted murder and other felony charges, authorities said Tuesday.
We tasted Costco rosés for summer. The best bottle shocked us
Two of six Costco rosé wines stood out in a Chronicle blind tasting. All cost less than $20.
2 juveniles arrested after officer injured dispersing crowd fights: OPD
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said an officer is recovering after they were assaulted over the weekend while trying to disperse several fights in a large crowd. Two juveniles were arrested in connection with the incident, according to OPD. Oakland police said the assault happened just after 1:15 a.m. on June 6
World Cup 2026 to Bring $1 Billion Economic Boost to California
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to generate nearly $1 billion in economic impact for California, with Los Angeles and the Bay Area leading the way. The tournament will bring significant financial benefits, creating jobs and boosting tourism across the state.

















