Police: New hate crime case for suspect who ‘trashed’ lobby
A local homeless man has been charged with a late-night hate crime just weeks after wreaking havoc in a Berkeley apartment lobby, court papers show. Dale Lipke. BPD Police say Dale Lipke, 53, followed a man for five blocks, repeatedly yelling and chanting the N-word "while pointing two make-shift wooden daggers" at...
Why This Sourdough COOPERATIVE Defines the Local Food Scene in Oakland, CA
Discover Arizmendi Bakery on Oakland’s vibrant Lakeshore Avenue, where fresh-baked wonders draw crowds daily. This worker-owned gem, inspired by Basque cooperatives, crafts artisan breads and rotating pizzas that keep locals lining up. Since 1997, its commitment to quality ingredients and community vibes has turned...
Black Joy Parade kicks off in Oakland
Executive Producer of the Black Joy Parade Paige Nicholson previews the festivities heading to Oakland this Sunday.
Gale Warning for San Pablo and San Francisco Bays
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for Feb 18 covering San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta, and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge. The warning is in effect from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Thursday.
Pedestrian hit in Hayward’s second fatal collision this week
A car struck and killed a 59-year-old woman in Hayward on Tuesday night, marking the East Bay city’s second pedestrian fatality in four days.
Castle Peak avalanche: What we know about Mill Valley parents among 9 skiers presumed...
The group of backcountry skiers involved in the deadly Castle Peak avalanche included Bay Area parents, mostly mothers, of students at the Sugar Bowl Academy, a boarding and day school designed for competitive skiers.
Predawn Bay Area storm brings damaging winds before one of winter’s coldest mornings
The fast-moving line could bring brief heavy rain, small hail and isolated waterspouts.
The Bay Area Chill Could Set Record Lows in These Cities. Some Climate Scientists...
The Bay Area is about to get frigid enough to potentially break more than a century-old low temperature records in some cities. That’s after a series of cold storms encompassed the region this week, dusting the highest peaks in snow. Early morning temperatures on Friday — the time between...
Two retailers are returning to Union Square — in the same locations where they...
The returns come as Union Square has seen an uptick in leasing, higher foot traffic and additional free outdoor events planned through next year.
Photos from Tahoe show cars totally buried in snow along I-80
The massive storm that hit the Sierra mountains this week continues to make travel dangerous along I-80. See photos and videos from the scene at Donner Summit.
