Beloved Bay Area firefighter dies at age 36 after cancer battle
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - The Mountain View Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a 36-year-old firefighter and a beloved and deeply respected public servant who is being remembered for his "compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service." What we know:. Fire Engineer Paramedic...
New COVID surge emerges as Bay Area students head back to school
As many children around the Bay Area head back to school, health officials are warning about a new COVID surge in Northern California.
Pam Moore, legendary Bay Area journalist, to be honored by NABJ
(KRON) – A legendary Bay Area journalist and former KRON4 anchor is set to be honored by a prominent organization this week. Pam Moore will be inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame. The organization said the Hall of Fame is reserved for journalists and communicators who have...
The Tenderloin’s Sidewalk Drug Use: By the Numbers
Public drug use in the Tenderloin has reached post-COVID highs. Consider: our July monitoring found many Tenderloin sidewalks had over 20 drug users per day. Some routinely had over 30. Why does City Hall allows this? 20 drug users would not be allowed for an hour on most city sidewalks; they have been allowed to...
A rare East Bay bald eagle nest captivates residents
On Thursday morning in Piedmont an excited crowd of more than a dozen people gathered on a small sidewalk, their cameras, binoculars, and lenses pointed to the sky. At the base of a nearby lamppost, a pile of abandoned lens covers hinted at how many had recently stopped by. After a half hour, the crowd gasped as the...
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for August 3, 2025
Let me start off this report by saying that I am a very enthusiastic 90-pound talkative greeter when I get around people. As such, my HC (human companion) does not take me to any gatherings, because I tend to freak people out with my carrying on.
76-year-old grandmother killed by drunk driver in East Oakland remembered for her kindness
Joshua and Rebecca Scalf never could have imagined that their mother’s life would end so violently, given the thoughtful way she lived as a teacher, a parent, a grandparent, and member of the community. Darlene Scalf, 76, had been visiting Oakland on July 13, out on one of her...
Record label that’s released music by Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, and Snoop Dogg wants...
Empire, a San Francisco-based record label, has announced plans to transform the historic One Montgomery building it purchased earlier this year into its new downtown headquarters, which will feature a privately operated music venue on its rooftop.
The Carne Asada Burrito At This Taqueria In California Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There are moments in life when a single bite of food transcends mere sustenance and becomes something spiritual—a revelation wrapped in a tortilla. That’s exactly what happens at Taquería El Farolito, tucked away on Mission Street in San Francisco, where the carne asada burrito isn’t just a meal—it’s a transformative...
The Bay Area Rapid Transit System Is a Warning for Other Cities
The Bay Area Rapid Transit system was always meant to offer a glimpse of the future. When it debuted in 1972, BART featured sleek, space-age aesthetics and cutting-edge innovations in train control and signaling, running above and below ground through Oakland, San Francisco, and surrounding communities. Today, BART...
