Oakland CA

Each year, more than one million people make the trek to Alcatraz Island to visit the site of the prison that was home to some of America’s most hardened criminals. However, it recently got an unexpected visitor courtesy of what is believed to be the first coyote to arrive on the island. The United States […] The...

On the steps of San Francisco City Hall, firefighters joined forces to fight for one of their own: retired firefighter Ken Jones, who was denied treatment by Blue Shield for his stage 4 lung cancer. We're now learning that Jones isn't the only SFFD firefighter who has been denied treatment by the provider.

California’s bakery scene is a feast for the senses, where the smell of butter, sugar, and fresh bread feels impossible to resist. Across the state, bakeries blend time-honored techniques with bold creativity, turning classic pastries into unforgettable experiences. From flaky croissants pulled from the oven at dawn...

OAKLAND: MULTIPLE UNITS IMPACTED IN SUNDAY EVENING STRUCTURE FIRE

A shooting reported just after 1am Monday in the area of Rubens Way and Cypress Road in Oakley early Monday snowballed into a high-speed chase out SR4 and onto Highway 24 that ultimately ended with two arrests in Orinda. One teen was reportedly treated for a gunshot “graze” wound to...

San Leandro police say a driver sped away and crashed after an attempted traffic stop. He was later found holding a rifle, which he refused to drop, and officers shot at him before taking him into custody.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. San Francisco, CA – As winter weather brings cooler temperatures and increased rainfall to Northern California, health officials are warning residents—especially those in San Francisco and across the Bay...

An investigation is underway after a man died in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility on Sunday, authorities said.

California veterinarians and local officials are racing to contain a deadly bacterial threat that has already killed dogs and sickened others across the state. The latest alarm centers on leptospirosis, a disease that can rapidly damage a dog’s kidneys and liver and, in some cases, spread to people. As warnings...

An investigation is ongoing after a man died days after an assault in San Francisco, authorities said.