California city named best place in US to raise a family. Here’s which one
WalletHub recently ranked the best — and worst — cities in America for families in 2025.
Flaring at Chevron produces smoke, visible flames
Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery,
Roughly 60 firefighters battling vegetation fire in Oakland Hills
A team of about 50 firefighters are currently battling a three-alarm vegetation fire burning in the Oakland Hills near Skyline Boulevard and Grass Valley Road.
Day 82 at the 16th St. Plaza: Pipes, vending, and overt drug use
For many weeks now, it’s been clear that the southwest plaza, where the San Francisco Police Department has parked a mobile unit, is close to pristine. The northeast plaza, however, sits worlds away. The nook at the north entrance of BART is basically an encampment without tents. Often, the...
SF’s 16th and Mission Streets plagued by drugs and illegal goods
If you've even walked in parts of the Mission District, you've likely seen the prolific black market of stolen goods. But the Mission now has one more problem to contend with: the dramatic increase of drug addicts on the streets.
Oakland residents weigh in on budget proposal amid concerns over safety, homelessness
As Oakland faces a $260 million budget deficit over the next two years, city leaders are asking residents to weigh in on a proposed spending plan that some said underfunds public safety, while others argued it falls short on addressing homelessness.
Felon found with stolen gun, ammunition: PD
(KRON) – A traffic stop led to a felon with multiple warrants being arrested, according to the San Mateo Police Department. At around 8:30 on Friday, San Mateo police officers pulled over a car due to the registered owner/occupant having an outstanding misdemeanor warrant near South Humboldt Street and Third...
Teacher dies after driver loses control following police chase
A doorbell camera captured the terrifying moment a car fatally struck a high school teacher and injured another pedestrian after it lost control following a highway patrol chase in Oakland, California.
Bay Area Measles Case Spurs Warnings of Possible Exposures at 3 Locations
A confirmed measles case in the Bay Area this month has health officials in Alameda and Santa Clara counties calling on the public to remain vigilant, saying it could make all the difference in stopping potential exposures. The person tested positive for measles after returning from traveling internationally. The...
An old ex-con recalls his days at Alcatraz. His biggest complaint: ‘Boredom’
William Baker was a 23-year-old bad boy who stirred up trouble wherever he went. Now he’s 92 and spending some time back on the Rock to sign autographs.
