New, returning leaders elected in Contra Costa County, mixed results on ballot measures
Top two candidates in Congressional, Assembly races set for November runoffs. Four new leaders were elected, and three leaders were re-elected in Contra Costa County Tuesday night. One countywide ballot measure passed, while two failed and the November run-off candidates were decided for both congressional districts. N
Police arrest boyfriend of slain Berkeley woman
(KRON) — Days after a 37-year-old woman was found dead inside her Berkeley apartment, the victim’s boyfriend was taken into police custody on Tuesday, according to authorities. Damarcus Jones, 28, of Berkeley, was arrested on suspicion of murder after being located in Dixon. Investigators said evidence and other inform
Murder charge filed against suspect in West Nevin Avenue shooting
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged the man arrested last week in connection with a fatal shooting in Richmond with first-degree murder. Jabari Armon Fontenot, 31, was charged Tuesday with the murder of Melvin Murphy, who was shot and killed May 30 on the 200
Ariana Grande opens San Francisco popup shop ahead of Oakland concerts
The pop singer and “Wicked” star is set to launch her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in Oakland this weekend.
Firefighters battle brush fire near Brentwood
Fire crews are battling a 10-acre fire near Brentwood that also prompted evacuation warnings, authorities said. Contra Costa County Fire said on X at around 6:30 p.m. crews were battling a 10-acre brush fire in the area of Deer Valley and Balfour roads. At one point, the Brentwood Police Department sent an evacuation w
Bay Area offers cheapest World Cup costs among US locales, report shows
SAN JOSE — The Bay Area is among the most affordable venues for those attending World Cup 2026 matches, according to a new report that runs counter to the region’s reputation for sky-high costs. The report by Skyscanner, a free global search engine for travel, sketches out a...
Family Recipes Get Some Shine at Momo’s New Sibling Restaurant in Inner Sunset
Maggie & Mac’s opens on Friday, June 5, with pizzas, French dip sandwiches, and homemade Uncrustables. A new family-friendly restaurant and bar is touching down in the Inner Sunset, thanks to two restaurant owners who should be familiar with Giants fans. Scott and Caitlyn Morton of Momo’s in SoMa will open Maggie & Mac
Millennium and 4 Other Well-Known Bay Area Restaurants That Closed in May 2026
San Francisco’s vibrant dining community was hit with a restaurant closure wave. Multiple renowned restaurants like Oken, Millennium, and Gold Palm have permanently shut down. 5 San Francisco-Area Restaurants That Closed. Five restaurants, including longtime establishments and newer openings, closed in May 2026. Here i
In a joyful ceremony, Oakland teen, school valedictorian, challenges his class to find their...
OAKLAND, Calif. - His classmates, school officials, friends and family could hardly contain themselves. On Thursday, as Dominic Antoine Jr. walked onto the stage where upwards of 1,000 people filled the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, the crowd erupted in cheers for the valedictorian of Fremont High School in East Oaklan
2 AR-style pistols, multiple firearms recovered by OPD within one week
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department said patrol officers in East Oakland recovered multiple firearms and suspected narcotics in the span of a week in late May, while making several arrests across separate incidents. OPD said patrol officers responded on May 20 to multiple ShotSpotter activations in the 1700 block of

















