San Andreas Man Arrested Posing As Police Officer In Bay Area
Cupertino, CA — The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office reports that a 32-year-old man who lives in Calaveras County was caught robbing a spa in the City of Cupertino. Brandon Kroning of San Andreas allegedly went into the Sunny Spa on South De Anza Boulevard on April 15 at 5:30 pm wearing a vest, duty belt, and what appeared to be a...
Two Oakland nonprofits burglarized at their shared building
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their shared Oakland building and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Two Earthquakes Rattle Death Valley and Bay Area, No Damage Reported
Two earthquakes jolted certain parts of California on April 23, 2026. A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near Furnace Creek on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Occurring at a depth of around 8 kilometers south-southwest of Furnace Creek within the Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, the...
UC Berkeley student arrested after slashing boyfriend: Police
A 20-year-old UC Berkeley student was arrested Thursday after slashing her boyfriend, a fellow Cal student, in the back this week, authorities report. In a prepared statement, police said the young man's injuries "are not believed to be life-threatening." No update on his condition was immediately available. Word of the incident began spreading on social media feeds Wednesday, prompting several news...
Oakland’s Hidden-Gem Soul Food Spots Locals Swear Still Got Soul
You want the Oakland that still feels like Oakland — not the glossy Yelp-polished version — these are the spots that carry it. Family-run kitchens. Trailers and corner-store counters. Dining rooms where the music matters as much as the menu. Soul isn't a menu category here. It's whether the place has roots.
East Bay Bike Rides That Actually Feel Like Oakland
Spring hits different out here. The fog burns off by 11, the estuary's calm, and every bike lane from Temescal to the Coliseum starts filling up. You don't need carbon fiber or a Strava addiction to ride the East Bay. You need a route, a view, and somewhere to land afterward. Here's the shortlist.
Donlyn Lyndon, architect who shaped the Sea Ranch’s coastal vision, dies at 90
The architect and UC Berkeley professor helped shape the iconic Sonoma County community and spent decades refining its landscape-driven design philosophy.
West Oakland’s Mexican American rap secret is out
Travel the country’s regional rap circuit — Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, New Orleans — and you’d be hard pressed to find a local scene that is as saturated with as much cultural, diasporic multiplicity as Oakland. The area boasts a tradition of artistic diversity and independent hustlership:...
Thursday Morning What’s Up: Standoff With UPS Truck Thief Ends Peacefully
Police in Fremont arrested a man early Thursday who was suspected of stealing a UPS truck, following an hourslong standoff. The truck was stolen around 1:30 am and the suspect barricaded himself inside following a brief pursuit, and after the truck became disabled; the standoff ended peacefully at 5:45 am. [KPIX]
Alameda County DA says no alleged East Bay Eric Swalwell victims have come forward
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson on Thursday urged anyone who claimed to have been assaulted by Eric Swalwell to contact East Bay law enforcement officials.
