What it’s like to live in the Bay Area neighborhood that’s aging the fastest
This tree-lined pocket of Berkeley is one of America’s oldest urban neighborhoods. Its fate could forecast the future of the entire region.
San Francisco drivers ticketed while parking in own driveways
A group of frustrated San Francisco residents is sick of receiving tickets despite being parked in their own driveways. Some of the residents in the California city say they are convinced that someone is using old photos to file citations against them over and over again. Larry Reed told NBC Bay Area that he found a...
SF not as strict when it comes to ticketing for expired vehicle registrations: Here’s...
If you're car registration has expired, you risk getting a ticket, right? Not in San Francisco. It was surprising to see that in a three block stretch, we found eight vehicles with expired tabs, yet not a single vehicle was given a ticket.
Alameda: Free Water Shuttle Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
ALAMEDA: FREE WATER SHUTTLE CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Authorities ID boy, man who drowned in Russian River over weekend
(KRON) — A teenage boy and a man who drowned in the Russian River in separate incidents over the weekend have been identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Elan Miranda, 17, of Oakland, was pronounced deceased after deputies responded to Monte Rio Beach just before 3 p.m. on Sunday. Miranda and...
KQED cuts 15% of staff as it faces budget woes and federal threats
KQED, the Bay Area’s flagship public media outlet, announced sweeping layoffs this week that will eliminate 45 positions as it faces a $12 million budget deficit.
California Utility Launches $10M E-Bike Rebate Program
Ava Community Energy has kicked off a $10 million e-bike rebate initiative designed to support more than 9,000 electric bike purchases through September 2026. The Oakland-based public electricity supplier is working in partnership with the Alameda County Transportation Commission, which is contributing $4 million to...
‘I have my family to take care of’: California artist detained by ICE
Artist Guilherme Lemes Cardoso E Silva, an artist known for painting murals across the Bay Area, was taken into custody by ICE agents. His wife is now pleading for his release before their baby is born. KNTV's Jodi Hernandez reports.
Trash Services Strike Causes Concern For Public Health
Local leaders across California are growing concerned about public health issues as trash piles up around the state. Garbage collectors with Republic Services have walked off the job as they stand in solidarity with striking workers on the East Coast. Many cities have opened places where people can take their...
This Miniature Railway Lets You Ride Through a Desert Sanctuary Full of Exotic Animals
If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.