Hayward man lands $2 million California Lottery jackpot following previous wins
A Hayward resident on an incredible lottery lucky streak landed a $2 million jackpot on a California Lottery scratcher game, officials said.
Map of California tsunami hazard zones: Look up your address
This interactive map shows what California coastal areas you should evacuate under a tsunami warning.
Drivers face $25 on-the-spot fines over new ‘daylight’ law – and the rules apply...
DRIVERS have been warned that they risk being slapped with fines as cops start to enforce a new parking law. A daylighting measure, which became law earlier this year, is now being enforced in cities and offenders could see on-the-spot penalties. And drivers who are not following the letter of...
California condor dies of lead poisoning despite efforts by Oakland Zoo
A freed California condor died of lead poisoning at the Oakland Zoo Sunday after veterinarians “did everything they could” to save the animal's life, the zoo said.
Fundraiser underway for worker who died at Berkeley job site
The construction worker who died on a job site at a Berkeley elementary school last week was a father of seven and his family's main provider, according to a fundraiser launched in recent days. "JD was the heart of every room he entered — the kind of person who lit up a space with his laugh, his goofy jokes, and his...
Minnesota City Among 25 Most Dangerous Places In U.S.
This is definitely not a list you want to be on but unfortunately, no place is completely free or safe from crime for the most part. There are a ton of different crimes, from porch pirates stealing a package off of your front step to more serious crimes like armed robbery and the like.
Oakland school that Zendaya attended to acquire Uptown theater
Oakland School for the Arts is planning to open specialized art spaces in the Dufwin Theater for students beginning in August.
The City Burned Their Homes. Now They’re Getting a Fraction Back
More than 60 years after officials in Hayward—a city in California’s San Francisco Bay Area—used eminent domain to forcibly remove and demolish the unincorporated community of Russell City, local leaders have approved a $1 million reparations fund for displaced families, renewing long-standing calls for recognition...
Organizer who’s clashed with ICE arrested after crime spree
A San Jose tattoo artist whose battle with ICE has made headlines in recent weeks is in trouble again after a Sunday morning crime spree in Berkeley, according to police and community reports. Since early July, Bay Area immigrant rights groups have been rallying support for 31-year-old Guillermo Medina Reyes, saying...
Richmond Police battle daily barrage of auto thefts, assaults, and break-ins
Richmond's streets saw no shortage of criminal activity during the week of July 21-27, 2025, as police logged dozens of incidents ranging from petty theft to attempted murder.