Huge “Workers Over Billionaires” Rally Coming to Walnut Creek on Labor Day
Walnut Creek, CA —Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa will host a Labor Day rally and march in Walnut Creek as part of the national Workers Over Billionaires movement. The event is meant to stand in solidarity with working families and communities across the country, protesting what organizers describe as billionaires...
Child care is broken. Bay Area power couple’s PBS documentary ‘Make a Circle’ shows...
Bay Area filmmakers Jen Bradwell and Todd Boekelheide’s “Make a Circle” follows California child care providers, from low pay to union wins, capturing the crisis through tender classroom moments.
Bay Area family’s RV allegedly damaged by renter who took it to Burning Man
(KRON) — A Redwood City family says it’s taking legal action against a renter who allegedly drove their RV to Burning Man without permission, causing thousands of dollars in weather damage to the camper. The renter’s contract specifically stated that the RV could not be taken to Burning Man, RV owner Ronnie Guinto...
3 worker deaths at San Leandro company take center stage at California hearing
A San Leandro company took center stage at a California hearing after 3 workers have died there. State Assmb. Liz Ortega wants to create a law to hold employers more accountable for worker safety. A KTVU investigation revealed Alco Iron and Metal had the most number of worker deaths at...
California faces dry lightning, wildfire threat as monsoon thunderstorms return
A forecast shift means heat isn’t expected to last as long but thunderstorms are more likely as monsoon moisture surges toward California.
S.F. police probe potential homicide after reports of pepper spray fight
San Francisco police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found unresponsive at a SoMa apartment complex after what initial reports said was an altercation involving pepper spray.
Oakland: Magical Moments Expected For The 75Th Fairyland Anniversary
Next to Oakland's Lake Merritt is Children's Fairyland, a storied play area that will host a 75-year anniversary parade and party for local kids and their families on Monday. Starting from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Fairyland will celebrate its long history with local artist performances, live music, and a new bilingual...
S.F. logs hottest day since October — Oakland sets temperature record
Temperatures climbed into the mid-80s to 90s along the bay shoreline under sunny skies, tying a same-day record in Oakland.
S.F. police find ‘no merit’ to reports of juveniles robbing, vandalizing Target store
Police said they escorted a group of youths out of the Stonestone Target store Sunday night after responding to a request for assistance and that no arrests were made.
51st Oakland Black Cowboy Parade in jeopardy: Here’s why, how community can help
For more than 50 years, the Oakland Black Cowboy Association and its annual parade have become a staple in the East Bay community. But this year, that staple could be missing due to a financial shortfall. And now, the association started a GoFundMe.