Heavily Armed Drug Dealer Arrested Next to Sunnyvale School
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has charged a Sunnyvale apartment manager with possessing a cache of assault weapons and with operating a thriving heroin and methamphetamine business next door to an elementary school. Brett Maxwell, 51, was arrested, and his apartment and a storage facility were...
Alameda County Sheriff Seeks New Leads in 45-Year-Old Cold Case of Ronald Forest in...
It has been 45 years since 31-year-old Ronald Forest was found deceased in the backyard of his Hayward home on Kelly Street. On November 20, 1980, Forest's body was discovered around 9:14 PM, launching an investigation that, over four decades later, remains unresolved. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has recently...
Hayward Police Release Video of Police Shootout with Jaime Mejia Lopez Caught on Camera
Hayward Police Department Press Release Re: Jaime Mejia Lopez Shootout. HAYWARD, Calif., On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred in Hayward after a suspect pointed a firearm and shot at responding officers. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Jaime Mejia Lopez, was taken into custody....
‘Like being in Japan’: The Bay Area supermarket chain on an expansion tear
The Japanese market is known for discounting meals in the evening.
Woman Charged With Driving Truck Toward Federal Officers in Alameda Is Freed on Bail
The woman facing federal charges for driving a U-Haul truck toward Coast Guard officers during an immigration protest in Oakland last month was released on bail early Friday. Bella Thompson, 26, is expected to reside with her parents in Southern California while attending an outpatient mental health treatment program...
Coast Guard reverses course, reclassifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: A U.S. Coast Guard cutter sits docked at Coast Guard Island Alameda on November 21, 2025 in Alameda, California. In response to mounting public and congressional backlash, the U.S. Coast Guard reversed a proposed policy that would have called swastikas and nooses “potentially...
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...
