Oakland CA

The man who lit the firework lost several fingers in the explosion, which occurred early Saturday on Spanos Street, police said.

MARTINEZ, Calif. — Andrew Hall, the ex-Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputy who served a prison sentence for assault in a 2018 on-duty shooting, seems poised to have the conviction scrubbed from his record. That’s because Hall, 36, served on the San Quentin Fire Department during his time of incarceration....

Walnut Creek, CA — One of Walnut Creek’s oldest and best-known employers, Del Monte Foods, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and launched a court-supervised effort to sell the company, putting hundreds of local positions — and thousands nationwide — in limbo. What Happened. Del Monte...

In the heart of Berkeley stands a barbecue sanctuary where smoke-kissed meat transcends mere sustenance – Everett & Jones Barbeque has been transforming hunks of protein into edible poetry for decades, creating a pilgrimage site for serious BBQ devotees. The moment you turn onto San Pablo Avenue, your nose...

Searching for classic bakeries in California where donuts taste like sweet pieces of heaven?. These 15 time-honored donut shops offer mouthwatering creations and genuine experiences that will make your taste buds dance with joy!. 1. Bob’s Donut & Pastry Shop (San Francisco) The moment you spot that classic blue...

If you’re cruising down Pearblossom Highway and spot a life-sized dinosaur, a pirate ship, and a vintage train car all in the same yard—don’t worry, you haven’t gone off the rails. You’ve just stumbled upon Charlie Brown Farms, a wild and wonderful roadside attraction that’s been delighting visitors in Littlerock, California for decades.

The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal weekend shooting outside a Bay Point residence.

Yesterday, officers of the American Canyon Police Department engaged in a high-speed chase that tore through the sleepy streets. A white Mazda refused to cooperate with a routine traffic stop near Newell Drive and Donaldson Way, kicking off a pursuit that stretched from American Canyon to Vallejo and onto westbound...

"I think it's really sad that we have to leave. This is, it's really, it's been my home. I don't know," said Janeen Milliken, who was heartbroken and in tears after judge ruled that unhoused individuals living in Berkeley's Ohlone Park must leave.

San Francisco police officers and deputies cleared about 200 people celebrating with street fireworks, at one point firing less-lethal rifles. S.F. police, sheriff’s deputies rout July 4 crowds in Mission District