One week after SFUSD teachers strike, pink slips are already flying
Just seven days after teachers and the San Francisco Unified School District came to a labor agreement — ending a historic four-day strike — the superintendent announced that she would be asking the board to approve preliminary layoff notices for 42 employees and staff. In an email (opens...
Photos: Oakland’s Black Joy Parade celebrates community’s past, present and future
The ninth annual parade and festival drew thousands of people to downtown Oakland for an afternoon of good vibes, great food and blaring beats.
3rd suspect arrested in Oakland triple homicide
A third suspect was arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside a local liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.
Solar power company settles lawsuit with San Francisco, Alameda and other counties
The district attorneys of San Francisco, Alameda County and other counties settled a lawsuit with a solar energy supplier to resolve allegations that the company misrepresented details when selling its services. The supplier, Vivint Solar, did not admit responsibility, but agreed to pay more than a million dollars in...
‘It was chaos’: Marina neighbors survey the damage after SF’s F1 event
In the wake of Saturday’s Red Bull Showrun Formula 1 demonstration event, which gathered an estimated 40,000 viewers, locals along Marina Blvd. were left to clean up a myriad of detritus left behind. By Sunday afternoon, seven neighbors told the Standard that they continued to share stories over group...
8 Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurants In California That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Looking for amazing hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants in California that locals absolutely love?. These 8 hidden gems offer authentic flavors and unforgettable dining experiences that keep Californians coming back for more!. 1. Tacos Sinaloa (Oakland) Have you ever seen a bright orange food truck with a cartoon...
Why the math on inheriting a home in California has totally changed in past...
A estate attorney calls recent changes the “worst thing to happen in inheritance law in California in decades.” What to consider if you inherit or are planning to pass on property.
Antioch officer shot Food Maxx robbery suspect while trapped inside getaway car: police
A reported armed robbery at the Food Maxx in Antioch ended with an officer being pulled into a suspect's car and shooting them from inside the moving vehicle as they sped away.
Antioch School Leaders Under Fire After Deer Valley High Killing
Court depositions released this week paint a stark picture of Deer Valley High, where staff say they repeatedly sounded alarms about safety problems long before a 16-year-old student was killed on campus in 2020. The testimony in a wrongful-death lawsuit describes missing cameras, thin security staffing and site...
CDCR and California Governor Gavin Newsom Announce the Completion of San Quentin Learning Center
February 22, 2026 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: CDCR and Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday the completion of the innovative educational complex – the San Quentin Learning Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to showcase the 80,000-square-foot project nestled above the lower yard at San Quentin Rehabilitation...
