Oakland’s rents are growing again — at one of the fastest rates in the...
Rents in Oakland are now climbing again — and faster than anywhere else except San Francisco. Prices elsewhere in the inner East Bay, as well as the South Bay and Peninsula, are rising too.
Crow tests positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County
(KRON) — A young American crow from El Cerrito is the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Contra Costa County in 2026, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District. No human cases have been reported. “So far this summer, one group...
Police Drones Spread in California as Residents Push Back
Two California cities moved to put police drones in the air the same week, and both ran straight into residents who don’t want them there. West Hollywood launches a sheriff-run drone program by the end of July. Berkeley opens bidding on a public safety package that bundles drones with...
The ‘eternally Oakland’ restaurant that helped define the city’s dining scene has been reincarnated
Bar Skula, a “remix” of the beloved Luka’s Taproom from original co-owner Rick Mitchell, has opened in Oakland.
One of the 925’s Most Prominent Malls May Soon Be Sold
Blackhawk Plaza, the longtime open-air shopping and dining destination near Danville, could soon be headed for a major ownership change. The financially troubled mall is expected to be put on the market, according to a new court filing in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case involving its owner, Ramanujan Group LLC.
AI is fueling a shocking new trend in San Francisco real estate
Houses are also selling at their "fastest pace in five years."
A Bay Area lawmaker’s plea: Don’t vote for the state ballot measure she wrote
On the deadline day for finalizing the California ballot, Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, introduced a ballot measure. Days later, she announced she was “adamantly opposed to it.”
Major country star returns to Bay Area with his All-American Road Show
Chris Stapleton is set to bring his All-American Road Show to the Bay Area next month.
‘Napa Knockout’ fight night to take place in vineyard at iconic winery
(KRON) — A fight night is happening in the Bay Area later this month but at an atypical location. A slate of fights across multiple combat sports disciplines will take place at the Raymond Vineyards in Napa Valley on Saturday, July 25, event organizers announced Thursday in a news release. In the middle of the […]
Major Road Closures Are Coming to the 925 for July 4th. Here’s Where They’ll...
Independence Day is a joyful time to celebrate (and barbecue!) But it’s also a day with lots of traffic disruptions, as local towns close streets for parades and concerts. So be ready!. Drivers across parts of the 925 will want to plan ahead this Saturday, July 4, as Independence...
