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Oakland, Calif. - Lung cancer is often associated with smoking, but according to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 60% of people now diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Maggie McCloskey is one of them. McCloskey was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, and she shared her story in the...

When most people think of Northern California's pioneering past, the Gold Rush probably comes to mind. But coal helped fuel the region's early industrial growth, too, as evidenced by the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. This 8,533-acre park is tucked away in San Francisco's East Bay region in the foothills of Con

OAKLAND, Calif. — Environmental justice, health and conservation organizations rallied in Oakland on July 30 before marching to Assemblymember Buffy Wicks’ district office to urge her to support legislation they say would restore environmental review and public disclosure requirements for polluting projects near homes

For the eighteenth year in a row, Outside Lands Music Festival will return to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for three days of music, art, food, and culture. The festival - a Bay Area staple since 2008 - will play host to dozens of artists ranging across multiple genres and generations from August 7th to 9th, 2026.

BERKELEY, Calif. — Bay Area residents priced out of one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets are substantially more likely to become homeowners after leaving the region, but those gains often come with significant tradeoffs, including lower neighborhood incomes, lower-performing schools and greater vulnerabil

Hazy skies continue across the Bay Area today as smoke from a nearby wildfire creates reduced air quality, especially across the North Bay. A Spare the Air Alert is in place for the entire Bay Area. The weather pattern is turning hotter and drier this weekend as high pressure strengthens over California. Inland communi

Fans dressed as Charli xcx packed downtown San Francisco for Fridays on Front Street, reviving Brat Summer ahead of the British pop singer’s Outside Lands headlining set.

One of the Bay Area's most fun events is back and ready to make a splash. On Saturday, Pacifica will host the tenth annual World Dog Surfing Championship. The event draws people from around the world.

The Bay Area Air District lifted an air quality advisory Saturday after improved conditions were recorded amid what it said were favorable winds and increased fire containment in the region. The Mines Fire in eastern Santa Clara County was 80% contained as of Saturday, according to Cal Fire. Article continues...

The Martinez Tribune is looking for both established and aspiring journalists to come join our team and help keep the Tribune one of Contra Costa county’s leading independent community newspapers. We’re looking for writers interested in covering local news in Martinez in addition to both Bay Area sports and...