AC Transit bus plows into building in Oakland after collision with another vehicle
At least four AC Transit bus passengers were hurt in Oakland after their bus crashed with another vehicle before smashing into a building, authorities said.
Berkeley Police Arrest Armed Suspect Who Followed Local Woman to Station
In the early hours of November 29, 2025, a woman in her 20s reported being followed by a vehicle while driving home from San Francisco. She exited the freeway in Berkeley and contacted the Berkeley Police Department. Officers advised her to drive to the police station for safety.
Longtime Berkeley firefighter dies at age 56
BERKELEY, Calif. - The Berkeley Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a veteran firefighter, a beloved husband and father of three. Fire Captain Scott Hall died on Friday at the age of 56. What we know:. The fire department said Hall passed away at home...
Bay Area Monitored for Earthquakes and Unusual Solar Activity
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Recent tremors in the San Francisco Bay Area have led geologists to monitor local fault lines. Experts are also watching unusual solar activity. Small earthquakes and ongoing volcanic activity have raised concerns about possible effects on the region....
Meet the Man Expelling Squatters from Oakland Homes with His Sword
In the city of Oakland, a unique narrative is unfolding. A man, armed with nothing but a sword, has taken it upon himself to remove squatters from local properties. This unusual approach has been adopted by landlords who seem to have run out of options. The situation is a testament to the dystopian state Oakland has...
APD Undercover Operation Prevents Multiple Theft Attempts at Local Businesses
On Friday, November 21, Alameda Police Department (APD) officers participated in a planned undercover operation to address retail theft impacting Alameda businesses, according to an APD report on Facebook.
Why Do Dog Owners Leave Bags of Poop on the Trail?
A recurring issue has been raised by hikers in the Bay Area: the sight of plastic bags filled with dog poop left on the sides of trails. The problem is not just an eyesore, but also a matter of respecting the environment and the community. The question is, why do dog owners leave these bags behind instead of...
Many East Bay residents consider giving up health insurance with premiums set to skyrocket
With the looming end of pandemic-era credits, families on Covered California health plans are seeing their premiums go up drastically. Some say they're considering dropping health insurance — a move that local officials say could end up increasing health care costs for everyone. This month many of the 82,000...
EPA penalizes grocery chains for selling illegal disinfectants in 3 states
EPA says Chedraui USA must pay a penalty of $472,369 for selling unregistered disinfectants with toxic chemicals at El Super and Smart & Final stores in three states.
California’s 400-mile blanket of ‘radiation’ fog spills into Bay Area
The dense fog has led forecasters to issue a "high transportation risk."
