Bay Area Poverty Surges as California’s Wealth Gap Reaches Alarming New Highs
Rising living costs push nearly one in three Bay Area residents to hardship
Where to find a free Thanksgiving meal or food box
People struggling with food insecurity will still be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal thanks to Bay Area nonprofits. High food prices and a delay in CalFresh food benefits — California’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — have left an increasing number of people having to choose...
Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell announces run for governor of California in 2026
The congressman made the announcement ahead of his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
What Types of Businesses Would You Like to See in Castro Valley? More Outdoor...
In the heart of Castro Valley, a vibrant discussion is taking place about the future of the community. Residents are pondering what businesses and amenities they would like to see in their town. The conversation spans all age groups and interests, with suggestions ranging from more hangout spots and dining...
DHS officers enter East Bay elementary school, serve subpoena seeking info about a former...
Two Department of Homeland Security officers showed up to an East Bay elementary school Friday seeking more information about a former student, according to a district official.
Marvin Boomer’s family plans to sue Oakland and CHP
Nearly six months after a beloved teacher, Marvin Boomer, was killed in a collision following a highway patrol chase, The Oaklandside has learned his family will file suit next week against multiple agencies for their role in the tragedy. Michelle Bernard, a civil rights lawyer based in Washington, D.C., said...
Bay Area restaurant ordered to close after worker caught slamming raw beef onto dirty...
A Reddit user reported the restaurant to the health department after figuring out its location from the viral TikTok video
Bay Area loses second TV news personality in a week
A beloved San Francisco weather anchor retired Friday, marking the Bay Area’s second significant TV reporting loss this week.
2,000 engineers leave Bay Area after a $35B chip AI pact
A $35 billion chip and AI pact has become the latest catalyst for a quiet but consequential shift in the Bay Area’s tech workforce, with roughly 2,000 engineers decamping for regions that promise cheaper living, fresh incentives, and a front‑row seat to the next semiconductor boom. The money is flowing into fabs,...
‘Epic’: Salmon seen far upstream in Bay Area creek for first time in 70...
After the removal of small dams and the addition of fish ladders, salmon have been seen swimming further up a Bay Area creek than at anytime in decades.

















