The Bay Area is in for a dreary Wednesday. Don’t worry, it won’t last
Wednesday will be the week’s gloomiest day, but it’ll be a quick hit before sunshine and warmer temperatures take over through Saturday.
83-year-old attacked by San Mateo teen on walk home from park: PD
(KRON) — A 19-year-old San Mateo resident faces multiple charges after he allegedly physically attacked an 83-year-old man while he walked home from a local park last weekend, according to the San Mateo Police Department. The victim remains hospitalized and recovering from his injuries. SMPD said officers were dispatched at 7:34 p.m. on April 11 […]
Police: Elderly man hospitalized after ‘random attack’ in San Mateo
The 83-year-old victim, who suffered visible injuries to his face and head, said he had been attacked from behind while walking home from a local park.
Violent Bay Area intruder in viral doorbell video who claimed to be ‘wizard’ faces...
A 30-year-old man accused in a violent home intrusion captured on video now faces an additional charge involving a child, according to the Fairfield Police Department.
Contra Costa Stunner: College Quietly Wipes Out Nearly 200 Grads’ Debts
Nearly 200 Contra Costa College students woke up yesterday to a text message that did not feel real at first: the college's foundation had cleared their remaining balances. That one move unlocked diplomas, transcripts and other services that had been frozen over small unpaid fees, lifting a very real burden for students juggling work, family obligations and the Bay Area's high cost of living...
Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway
Today is the last day for architecture and engineering consulting firms to submit proposals for the second phase of the Vision I-980 project, a multiyear effort to reimagine and potentially replace the I-980 highway. The firm chosen this spring by Caltrans, the state’s transportation agency, will develop concrete, actionable ideas for redeveloping the I-980 highway, including detailed design concepts.
Entries open for still exhibits at the 2026 Contra Costa County Fair
Deadline: May 4th to register to show your creations. Calling all crafters, bakers, photographers, plant lovers, sewers and more—this is your time to shine! Enter your creations and be part of the 2026 Contra Costa County Fair May 14-17. Divisions for EVERYONE:. Youth. Adult. Classroom (open to any group...
The best bites in Berkeley: burrito edition
Let me preface this by saying: I love burritos. Having grown up in Southern California, my standards for a quality wrap are admittedly high. While a spot like La Burrita certainly gets the job done after a late night out or a quick meal with a friend, there are days when I find myself itching for something more. If you share that same SoCal...
Oakland police raid suspected illegal gambling site, detaining ten people
Oakland police moved in on what they say was an illegal gambling setup in East Oakland on April 9, shutting it down after building a case tied to repeated complaints and a pattern of violence. According to an official Facebook post, officers served a search warrant in the 1400 block...
Grand Lake Kitchen opens third location
Grand Lake Kitchen’s co-owner, May Seto Wasem, confirmed the feeling I had after a recent dinner at the restaurant’s new location in Noe Valley. “In the first seven days of being open, we’ve had people come in five times,” Wasem said. The second I walked...

















