Collision in Fremont kills motorcyclist, snarls commute traffic, police say
Fremont police closed key roads Monday afternoon after a deadly crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle, diverting traffic as officers investigated.
Former Bay Area Chef Faces Federal Charges After Alleged String of Bank Robberies
A former Bay Area chef is facing federal charges after authorities accused him of attempting — and in some cases succeeding — in multiple bank robberies in and around San Francisco last year. Valentino Luchin, 54, is accused of trying to rob a Citibank on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in Orinda, Calif. Officials say police...
Video: SNL’S Chloe Fineman Enjoys Sauna and Bay Dip In Sausalito
Funny lady Chloe Fineman, who is a fairly active content creator on Instagram, was in the Bay Area recently enjoying a Scadinavian-style sauna that's set up right on a floating dock in Sausalito. The place is called Fjord, and it's apparently gotten quite a bit of social media traction since...
Oakland shooting leaves child in critical condition
A child was hospitalized following a shooting in East Oakland over the weekend, police said.
The Bay Area’s go-to destination for imported Spanish foods faces eviction
The store, a longtime destination for paella pans and Madeira, has said it struggled with retail shifts and tariffs.
Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator who shaped California office culture, dies
Cartoonist and author Scott Adams, the Bay Area–based creator of the satirical workplace comic “Dilbert,” has died after a battle with cancer. He was 68. Adams' ex-wife, Shelly Miles, confirmed Adams' death in Pleasanton in the East Bay during a livestream on the Real Coffee with Scott Adams channel on Tuesday, Jan....
Northern California earthquake swarm is back, so what’s happening?
In Northern California, the ground has slipped back into one of its most unnerving habits: a burst of small quakes that seem to come out of nowhere and refuse to stop. The latest swarm centered near San Ramon is part of a broader pattern of clustered shaking that has rattled nerves from the East Bay […]
Healthy Alameda: Four Ways to Prepare for an Earthquake
From earthquakes and wildfires to tsunamis and power outages, emergencies are always a possibility in Alameda. The key to staying safe is preparation. We spoke with Pete Alimi, Alameda Health System (AHS) environmental health and safety manager, about concrete steps you can take to stay safe during the next emergency.
This Bay Area exurb is full of McMansions — and may be the ‘next...
Once considered affordable, this Bay Area city has now become one of the most difficult places for many renters.
Fatal Crash Monday Morning on Vasco Road
Just after 5:00 am, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a motorcycle crash on Vasco Road near the county line between Contra Costa County and Alameda County. Upon arrival, this was determined to be a fatal crash. By 5:26 am, all lanes were blocked. No other information...
