Displaced Tenants From Oakland Apartment Fire Say They Lost Everything
José Pabon and his wife were eating in their East Oakland apartment on Friday night when he said they heard a loud boom coming from down the hall. He ran out of their unit to look for the source of the noise, and said he found the hallway “already on fire.”
Stanislaus deputies make arrest in Oakland of suspect in June homicide in Modesto
A 27-year-old Modesto man was booked Friday in Stanislaus County jail in connection with a homicide in June. Dmarae White was arrested in Oakland after Sheriff’s Office detectives received information he was in the Bay Area, Sgt. Veronica Esquivez said. White faces a murder charge in the death of 46-year-old Jeffrey Na
The highs and lows of Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s record
When Barbara Lee ran for mayor in 2025, she faced a crowd of challengers, including one well-known rival with a flush war chest and motivated supporters. That made for a close contest. This year, Lee faces three competitors, none of whom have comparable money, name recognition, or endorsements. Even so,...
Unhoused Person Dies on Church Steps in East Oakland, Sparking Calls for More Funding
An unhoused individual was found dead on the front steps of Williams Chapel Baptist Church in East Oakland at approximately 6:30 a.m. on September 28, according to the church. The death, at the church's location at 1410 10th Ave., has pushed congregation leaders to publicly demand more funding and better systems of car
Kaiser layoffs to impact nearly 150 workers across California
(KRON) — Kaiser has announced plans to cut nearly 150 jobs across the state of California. The layoffs, according to a filing with the Employment Development Department, will result in 147 people losing their jobs. Among those layoffs are 34 Bay Area job cuts. The healthcare giant will be cutting 11 jobs at its headqua
77-Year-Olds Accused of Killing NYT Games Director
Dublin son-in-law allegedly killed by 77-year-old couple was New York Times engineering director – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Dublin, California – A 77-year-old couple stands accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law in a parking lot near a loca
Multiple Bay Area entries featured in WalletHub’s best foodie cities
San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose were among the Bay Area cities listed in WalletHub's "Best Foodie Cities in America". The list features 182 U.S. cities and compared the areas across 28 metrics of foodie-friendliness. The cities are graded on two benchmarks: affordability and diversity, accessibility and quality. Sa
Popular new Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail on Peninsula faces growing pains, safety concerns
The Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail, a six-mile route overlooking Crystal Springs Reservoir, has been open for just a month and is already drawing thousands of visitors. However, increased visitation is creating concerns about parking and pedestrian safety.
California Wants Rename a Bay Area State Park Over a Massacre That Happened Near...
John C. Fremont led roughly 60 men in the 1846 killing of several hundred Wintu people along the Sacramento River near what is now Redding, and 180 years later California wants his name off a state park. California State Parks issued a notice Wednesday opening a 30-day public comment period...
Three traffic incidents snarl I-80, US-101 across Bay Area
Three separate incidents were creating major backups Monday on I-80 and U.S. 101, with authorities warning drivers to expect significant delays and consider alternate routes.
