EBMUD to Make Emergency Repairs to Broken Wastewater Pipe in Alameda
Utility will ask City to cover estimated $500K cost after job is completed. The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Board of Directors approved a $500,000 repair to an essential wastewater pipe that was accidentally punctured on May 28 by City of Alameda workers who were repairing a storm drain, according to a
Bay Area still battling ‘extremely contagious’ norovirus
"This does seem to be more of a pattern across the region."
Visalia hospital has ‘contingency plans’ after Bay Area warehouse fire
Kaweah Health in Visalia has contingency plans in place to ensure continued supply of medical-surgical supplies following a fire at a Bay Area medical warehouse.
Alameda double shooting near Crown Beach
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Alameda police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Thursday night near Crown Memorial State Beach. Authorities received reports of gunfire at approximately 9 p.m. near the intersection of Park Street and Shoreline Drive. According to police, two victims were wounded in the incident and t
Acclaimed Bay Area pitmaster Matt Horn’s barbecue empire is apparently down to its last...
The once-sprawling barbecue empire of Matt Horn appears to be down to a single location.
SF tech investor pours $9M into illegal dumping fight in Oakland
One week after voters rejected a parcel tax to fund illegal dumping cleanup and other core public services, a private foundation is stepping in to pay for what the electorate wouldn’t. The Crankstart Foundation is giving Oakland $9.2 million to prevent and clean up illegal dumping. The grant will...
1 dead in fiery rollover crash on I-280 in SF
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A portion of southbound Interstate 280 in San Francisco was shut down Friday morning after a fiery rollover crash killed one person, according to authorities. The crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. in the I-280 southbound lanes near Mariposa Street. Multiple onramps leading to SB I-280, including f
Oakland beloved sports bar reopens just in time for the World Cup
Oakland sports fans packed the sidewalks Thursday as one of the city’s most beloved sports bars made its return. Soccer fans aren't just cheering for their favorite team — they're celebrating the return of a beloved Oakland sports bar. Less than an hour after opening its doors, the Oakland Athletic Club hit capacity, w
California Governor Gavin Newsom Says, “We’re Taking A Strategic Approach To Make California More...
Governor Newsom recently met with tech innovators to work together to continue their work to make government more efficient, engaged, and effective. June 12, 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO — Governor Newsom’s California Breakthrough Advisory Group — a preeminent group of technology executives first announced in 2025 — met Tuesda
‘The Bad Boy Assessor’: Long before the FBI raids, Bay Area official was accused...
For 32 years, this assessor has held an obscure yet powerful job. Along the way, he has come under criticism for using the powers of the office for his personal benefit and to damage his rivals.

















