Federal budget cuts could deepen homelessness crisis, Milpitas nonprofit warns at conference
This past Saturday, August 23, at the Milpitas Police Department (1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.) conference room, local nonprofit Hope for the Unhoused (H4U) hosted its 3rd annual Homeless Conference, providing presentations on the state of homelessness in Milpitas while highlighting the challenges and opportunities that...
Mark Zuckerberg gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors because of the nonstop...
This isn’t the first time Zuckerberg has clashed with neighbors over real estate projects.
Macaulay Culkin hosting ‘Home Alone’ screenings in the Bay Area
Fans can watch the holiday classic along with its star, then hear Culkin share behind-the-scenes stories and take audience questions.
Community advocate Brenda Grisham announces plans to run for Oakland mayor
An East Bay community advocate has announced plans to run for Oakland mayor in 2026. Brenda Grisham, who led last year's recall effort against former DA Pamela Price, made her announcement Monday. She said there's a lot of things in Oakland that need to be changed and is already assembling...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura Receive Voter-approved Prop 1...
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $75.5 million awarded through Homekey+ to create 200 permanent homes with supportive services. August 26, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — In case you missed it, the state recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive...
Day 166 at the 16th St. Plaza: Mumblz, Mugzy and Richie
Different songs go through my head when I'm out on 16th Street: Billy Joel’s Goodnight Saigon and today, Where have all the Flowers Gone. Day 166 at the 16th St. Plaza: Mumblz, Mugzy and Richie
California leaders announce changes to state’s high-speed rail project
State leaders are speaking out on California's high-speed rail project.
Proposed California housing reform could result in ‘too much upzoning’
A controversial housing bill seeking to make it easier to build dense housing near certain transit stops would cause "too much upzoning," a former East Bay councilman argues.
Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping
A local man was riding his bike in Berkeley's Aquatic Park on a recent Tuesday when the sound of screaming caught his attention. He turned to the left and saw two women wrestling on the ground beside a large red building and two benches: A younger white woman was pinning down a much older Asian woman. It was about...
Burning Man 2025: Festival faces 8-hour wait times, lightning storm threat
Burning Man’s gates reopened Monday after weekend storms, but festivalgoers faced 8-hour waits and new lightning threats that could close roads again.
