Oakland’s Ryan Coogler leads ‘Sinners’ to 4 Oscars in big night for Bay Area...
The Bay Area was among the biggest winners at the 98th Academy Awards as Oakland’s Ryan Coogler and his cinematographer, Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw, made Oscars history.
Kidney stones are on the rise. Stanford doctors are trying to stop them before...
Despite the severe pain kidney stones can cause, doctors say there are few medicines designed specifically to prevent them — something Stanford researchers hope to change.
Carjacking suspect arrested following high-speed pursuit across several counties
SUISUN CITY, Calif. — A 35-year-old Hayward man was arrested Saturday night after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a dramatic pursuit that spanned several cities in Solano and Napa Counties. Fairfield Police say they responded around 9:24 p.m. to a reported carjacking near Woolner Avenue and Lawrence...
Why America’s Happiest City Is Bleeding Americans Dry
WalletHub recently named its top 10 happiest cities, and the one that leads the list is Fremont, CA.
Bay Area artist becomes first woman to win cinematography Oscar
Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history, becoming the first woman — and first woman of color — to win best cinematography for “Sinners.”
Why is there a heat wave in March? The science behind high pressure
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets
First came the Tesla robot. Now, a new automated helper is ready to hit the streets of Freemont: DoorDash Dot. The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont’s Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in...
An Often-Overlooked Lafayette Restaurant is Expanding With New Location
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – Newer and flashier Lafayette restaurants often get all the buzz. But there’s a low-key little spot on the Western side of town that even locals often overlook. And now, it’s expanding, with plans to open a brand-new location in downtown Danville. The restaurant Rancho...
With threat of $7 gas – is it cheaper to drive or take Bay...
If gas prices reach $7 a gallon, Bay Area commuters could see their daily costs climb sharply. So, is it cheaper to drive or take mass transit? Here's what we found.
Oakland speed cameras to start issuing fines: See the hotspots
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s 60-day grace period for speeding drivers ends this weekend— a shift from mailed warnings to citations. The city launched its speed safety camera program Jan. 15, installing cameras at 18 high-injury hotspots. While these areas represent only 6% of Oakland’s streets, they account for 60% of...

















