Documentary Explores Rising Homelessness in Major American Cities
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A new documentary looks at the growing homelessness issue in large American cities. The film highlights how economic growth in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco has coincided with an increase in homeless populations and related challenges.
Jewel thieves strike again in Palo Alto
In what has become a familiar ruse, a pair of thieves earlier this month stole a necklace from an elderly woman by distracting her with costume jewelry, according to Palo Alto police. The victim, a woman in her 80s, on Thursday alerted the police about a theft that occurred 10...
Bay Area families fear for safety of loved ones in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa...
Many families in the Bay Area are very worried about their friends and loved ones living in Jamaica as a monster hurricane moves closer to the island nation by the minute.
Alameda County will invest $10M in food assistance programs
As the federal shutdown drags on, Alameda County officials are trying to figure out how to keep residents from going hungry. Last week, the Board of Supervisors agreed to give roughly $10 million to local programs that feed residents. The bulk of the funding — $8.3 million — will go to the Alameda County Community...
Man who broke pregnant girlfriend’s spine, ribs in Menlo Park DV case sentenced
(KRON) — A man who picked up his pregnant girlfriend during an argument at her mother’s Menlo Park home and slammed her to the ground, fracturing her spine and ribs, was sentenced to eight years in state prison, the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced. Michael Anthony Calkins, 34, of Fair Oaks, was...
After Nearly a Century, Concord’s Classic Hot Dog Spot Has Closed Forever
CONCORD — One of Concord’s most old-school, no-frills food institutions is gone. Kasper’s Hot Dogs, the tiny cash-only stand on Clayton Road known for snappy hot dogs buried in chili and onions, has permanently closed. The Concord location was one of the last two Kasper’s restaurants still operating in the Bay Area,...
Oakland students walk out of class to support climate bill
In Oakland, dozens of students walked out of class on Friday to support a state climate bill — the “Make Polluters Pay Superfund Act," which includes SB 684 in the Senate and AB 1243 in the Assembly. Students held walkouts across the state, including at Berkeley High School.
Beloved by decades of mayors, a Taraval Street icon reopens after 2 years
Dominic Di Grande of The Gold Mirror (opens in new tab), the old-school Italian spot on Taraval Street, had a problem on his hands. Ahead of the 56-year-old restaurant’s grand reopening on Saturday, he and his brother Roberto were given strict instructions by just about everyone they know: Don’t touch the menu....
Ongoing ICE Activity: A Community on Alert
In recent days, there has been an increasing concern regarding the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in certain areas. Some individuals have reportedly refrained from leaving their homes since Wednesday due to the uncertainty of the situation. Despite reports that a significant ICE...
Walnut Creek residential burglary duo arrested, charged
Community assistance leads to identification of Concord man and Oakland woman with history of arrests. On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, a residential burglary occurred in the area of Citrus Avene and Perada Drive. We requested the community’s help in identifying the two suspects involved in the burglary. Thanks to...

















