VIDEO: BART’s Fleet of the Future Hits Milestone with 1000th Train Car Arrival in...
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system marked a significant milestone today, as it received the 1,000th Fleet of the Future train car from manufacturing partner Alstom. According to a report by BART's official news release, the car, numbered 4690, arrived at the Hayward Test Track at approximately 4:30 am.
Map of California tsunami hazard zones: Look up your address
This interactive map shows what California coastal areas you should evacuate under a tsunami warning.
California condor dies of lead poisoning despite efforts by Oakland Zoo
A freed California condor died of lead poisoning at the Oakland Zoo Sunday after veterinarians “did everything they could” to save the animal's life, the zoo said.
Fundraiser underway for worker who died at Berkeley job site
The construction worker who died on a job site at a Berkeley elementary school last week was a father of seven and his family's main provider, according to a fundraiser launched in recent days. "JD was the heart of every room he entered — the kind of person who lit up a space with his laugh, his goofy jokes, and his...
Contra Costa County launches program for residents navigating healthcare
Contra Costa County is launching a new public education campaign this Fall which aims to support residents navigating the healthcare system. The program will help residents navigate how to maximize their health benefits through community outreach, in-person workshops, and bilingual resources. It’s being led by...
Minnesota City Among 25 Most Dangerous Places In U.S.
This is definitely not a list you want to be on but unfortunately, no place is completely free or safe from crime for the most part. There are a ton of different crimes, from porch pirates stealing a package off of your front step to more serious crimes like armed robbery and the like.
Pilot Arrested After Police, Federal Agents ‘Storm’ Delta Cockpit
A Delta pilot was arrested Saturday night shortly after his flight from Minneapolis landed at San Francisco International Airport.
PFAS contamination successfully blocked from entering Oakland Estuary
On July 23, 2025, the Navy released the results of its pilot study to determine if injecting a specialized carbon solution into the ground would block hazardous PFAS chemicals from migrating into the Oakland Estuary from Alameda Point. The area at issue, a stone’s throw from the estuary, had once...
Motorcyclists killed in head-on crash with Tesla in Santa Cruz mountains identified
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - The Brief. The Santa Cruz County coroner identified the victims as Ernest Latta Jr., 61, and Lisa A. Latta, 59, both from Hayward. The crash happened just after 4:47 p.m. on Saturday along State Route 9, just south of State Route 35. The cause of the...
Oakland school that Zendaya attended to acquire Uptown theater
Oakland School for the Arts is planning to open specialized art spaces in the Dufwin Theater for students beginning in August.