California considers increase in minimum wage, training for security guards ahead of Olympics
There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
County sells long-vacant Oakland lot for $10, paving way for affordable housing
The deal could become a test case for other abandoned properties under a new program launched by Alameda County.
Jonas Brothers announce Chase Center stop on ‘Burning Up Tour All Over Again’
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Jonas Brothers have unveiled plans for a new national tour that will include a stop in the Bay Area this fall. The pop trio are coming off a trio of sold out shows at Madison Square Garden earlier this month honoring their landmark 2008-09 “Burning Up Tour. Following the success […]
Man shot in Berkeley; details scarce
A man with a gunshot wound turned up at a Berkeley hospital seeking treatment over the weekend, authorities report. Alta Bates hospital staff called Berkeley police Saturday evening when the man arrived with a gunshot wound to the foot, authorities said. The man, a Berkeley resident in his 30s, said he'd been shot at S
These Model Train Enthusiasts Have Built a Miniature, Welcoming World
This story is part of Finding Your People, a series celebrating the Bay Area’s meetups and subcultures that bring people together IRL in an increasingly online world. Up a steep flight of stairs off Crockett’s Loring Avenue, directly across from the C&H Sugar refinery, a wonderland awaits. In...
This Bay Area city became a Filipino American haven. Now many can’t afford to...
The city, home to the highest concentration of Filipinos in the U.S., has seen a dive in its Filipino population in the past 10 years. Complex factors are driving the trend.
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for August 16, 2026
After several weeks of tracking the shipment of my campaign signs, they finally arrived this week, and I have been busier than a long-tailed cat in a rocking chair factory getting around town to deliver them to my supporters. The campaign is going really well, and people I meet on the street say they are voting for me
Waymo Wins Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service to Sacramento and San Diego
Waymo has received approval to significantly expand its driverless ride-hailing operations across California, opening the door for its robotaxi service to reach Sacramento and San Diego while also allowing the company to broaden its existing operations around Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. The California P
Tesla Just Agreed To Stop Using Its Superchargers As A Collections Agency, And All...
A judge in Alameda County is going to spend part of December 2 deciding whether ten dollars is fair. That is the cash payment sitting at the center of Tesla's idle fee class action settlement. Ten dollars, for a class member who no longer owns the car. The internet has already done what the internet does with a number
Four Candidates, Including Incumbent Barbara Lee, Qualify for Oakland Mayor’s Race
The four mayoral candidates who will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot are:. Brenda Grisham. A business owner in East Oakland and public safety advocate, Grisham led the successful recall campaign against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. As part of her platform, she pledges to work with local, state, and federa

















