August 16–31 Emeryville Newswire: Body Found on Hollis, Rents Spike, Oakland Vacancies, City Labor...
In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including:. City and SEIU Reach Tentative Agreement on New Labor Contract. The City of Emeryville and SEIU Local 1021 have reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year labor contract covering...
Those compostable green bags are actually a problem. Here’s what to do about it
Oakland doesn’t accept these green compostable bags, but in San Francisco, Recology does. Here’s what is going on.
Cool weekend continues, warming trend begins Monday
(KRON) — Below normal temperatures continue through the weekend, with a gradual warming and drying trend starting Monday. A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Monday for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and breaking waves up to 10 feet along the coast. There is a chance that remnant tropical moisture could
33-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead on Walter Avenue, Oakland’s 34th Homicide of 2026
A 33-year-old man was found shot to death late Friday night on the 9300 block of Walter Avenue in East Oakland, according to Oakland police. Officers located the man at 10:50 p.m. on September 4, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The block sits in Oakland's Elmhurst neighborhood,...
Skydiver injured after crashing in East Bay
A skydiver was airlifted to a hospital after crashing near Byron Airport in Contra Costa County, authorities said.
San Francisco Inventory Tightens as Homes Sell Faster Than the Nation
San Francisco sellers held the upper hand as inventory shrank and homes flew off the market weeks faster than the national average.
California beaches to see hazardous conditions this weekend
National Weather Service offices are warning of dangerous beach conditions along parts of the California coast this Labor Day weekend. Officials said long-period swell could raise the risk of sneaker waves, strong rip currents and rough surf from Friday into Monday.
California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest...
California lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and turn it into a park. Gov. Gavin Newsom supports the project.
Where To Watch UCLA vs. Cal: TV, Radio and Announcers
Here's everything you need to know ahead of UCLA's Week One clash with Cal.
Why was a CHP helicopter circling Berkeley on Friday?
A CHP helicopter hovered over Fourth Street on Friday as authorities briefly searched Berkeley for an armed robbery suspect. They soon determined they were following the wrong car and called off the search. Readers alerted The Scanner about the helicopter over Fourth Street near University Avenue shortly before 5 p.m.
