Opinion: Federal Cuts Are Coming. Alameda Families Need Us Now.
Although it’s been just short of a year since the “Big Beautiful Bill” was enacted, many cuts it made to the safety net are just now being phased in. On the first of April, non-citizens lost eligibility for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As a result, some of our friends and neighbors here in Alameda will no longer have...
Bay Area air ranks among worst in U.S. for health risks
Bay Area residents face elevated risks of asthma, heart disease and premature death as air pollution here remains among the worst in the U.S. Why it matters: Air pollution threatens everyone's health, but especially children, seniors and people with asthma or heart and lung conditions. Driving the news: The San...
The Amazing History of Roundup Saloon, Lafayette’s Iconic 91-Year-Old Bar
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — Long before Lafayette became a polished East Bay suburb of brunch spots, boutiques, SUVs and BART commuters, there was a bar on Mt. Diablo Boulevard where horses could pull up out front. Sometimes, people even brought their horses inside for a drink!. That bar is still...
San Francisco New American Restaurant Recommended to Close Following Inspection Findings
The Fish and Farm restaurant was cited for leaking sewage on the floor and improper sanitization of utensils.
Restaurant Chains Closing California Locations This Month: What Oakland Diners Should Know
California lost 36,565 limited-service restaurant jobs between September 2023 and April 2025, per BLS data, and April 2026 is keeping the closure train moving. National chains are trimming hundreds of stores, but the bigger story for Oakland isn't corporate — it's the College Ave corridor thinning out and Black-owned spots we can't get back.
Sheriff‘s deputy accused of beating second inmate in county jail
A San Francisco sheriff’s deputy who is under investigation for allegedly beating an inmate is being sued by a second inmate over a separate alleged assault inside the county jail. Jamaine Sanders, 30, filed the lawsuit Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court against the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, alleging...
Birds Mysteriously Fall From Sky in California Neighborhood
Something strange is happening in Richmond, California. Birds are dropping from the sky — and not just one or two. In some cases, entire flocks are going down. Witnesses have described loud popping noises just before seeing the birds slam into the ground. Most of the dead birds are starlings and mourning doves, common in … The post Birds Mysteriously Fall From Sky in California Neighborhood...
Oakland principals issue rare call to close schools, end leadership limbo amid fiscal crisis
Oakland school principals, warning of dire conditions in classrooms, have urged district leaders to stop stalling and do what has to be done: Close schools and pick a permanent superintendent.
Daylight Gunfire Turns Deadly on Oakland Corner Near 18th and Wood
A late-morning shooting near 18th and Wood streets in Oakland left one person dead yesterday, and police have opened a homicide investigation into the killing. Officers and paramedics tried life‑saving measures at the scene, but the victim died from their injuries. Authorities have not yet released the victim's name.
Ex-Richmond church pastor sentenced to life in prison
(KRON) — On Friday, a Contra Costa County judge sentenced a former Richmond pastor to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting an underage girl who he met through his church. Ex-pastor Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco was found guilty following a jury trial in February of aggravated sexual assault of a […]
