Oakland CA

An 18-year-old man was shot in downtown Oakland yesterday, just before 2:30 AM, on 17th Street near Broadway. He was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower back and is in stable condition, while the suspected gunman fled the scene, according to KTVU. During the response, police say another man allegedly punched an officer while apparently trying to help...

Contra Costa County is sounding the alarm: an estimated 1.4 million Californians could lose Medi-Cal coverage under H.R. 1, a federal law that layers new work rules and eligibility checks onto the program. In a post on X today, county officials warned that the change could threaten care for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents and urged Sacramento to put more money on the...

CBS' 60 Minutes examines California and the nation's "ghost train" high-speed rail problems, as officials acknowledge major delays, ballooning costs and broken promises.

A structure fire in the 14000 block of Farnsworth Street in San Leandro pulled a sizable response from Alameda County Fire last Friday, with multiple units converging on the scene and crews working to knock down the flames. Firefighters remained actively engaged on the incident, while officials held off on confirming any details about possible injuries or the cause of the blaze.

Less than two years after launching a program to clear Richardson Bay’s 700-acre Eelgrass Protection Zone of illegally-anchored vessels, the last remaining boat was removed last week.

Mac Dre’s story is one of those rare rap stories that feels bigger every year instead of smaller. He was never just a local rapper who built a cult fanbase and died too young. He became something much larger: a symbol of Bay Area independence, a blueprint for regional self-belief, a bridge between street rap and absurdist humor, and eventually a martyr whose...

Last year, we learned that Western Flyer Brewing would be coming to Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. In addition to beer and wine, they also offer tacos, quesadillas and chips with guac or salsa, with more to come.

The wildflowers are blooming so it’s time to lace up your boots and head out to enjoy the hunt. I love to hike, so I’m often asked where the good wildflower spots are. Below is my pick of favorite places — some nearby, and a few within about an hour’s drive of Berkeley.

Quick Summary: 4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains. 6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains Those who acted fast may have had access to stronger information or simply a lower tolerance for sitting with ambiguity when the stakes feel high. Those who acted...

4/5/26. Capt. Dave checked in from today’s 1/2 day trip with a fish a rod, catching 7 halibut & 4 striped bass!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW, TUESDAY(1/2 day), THURSDAY(1/2 day), FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY. Make your your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com. Or call Capt....