Surprising Findings from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Study
A recent study conducted by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce has yielded some surprising results. The study found that while over 60% of respondents are proud to reside in Oakland, opinions are divided on whether they plan to stay in the city. The precarious fiscal situation emerged as one of the top three concerns...
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for November 16, 2025
With this report, I officially make the transition into fall and start the countdown to Thanksgiving. It’s now dark at 5 p.m. and as of Thursday, the weather has clearly signaled that winter is just around the corner. That atmospheric river storm was Wet! 🌧 Wet ! 🌧 Wet! 🌧 My human companion (HC) broke out all the...
Oakland Violence Prevention Program at Risk as Skyline High Shooting Renews Urgency
After a student was shot at an Oakland high school this week, school district leaders are calling for more violence-prevention resources on campuses. But a key program aimed at reducing school-site violence could sunset this spring as city funding lapses and the Oakland Unified School District looks to cut $100...
2 rescued from waters near San Francisco piers
SAN FRANCISCO - Two people were rescued from the San Francisco Bay on Saturday night after falling from two different Embarcadero piers. The San Francisco Fire Department told KTVU that rescuers were sent about 5:25 p.m. to Pier 39, near The Embarcadero and Beach Street, on reports of a person in the water.
Uber/Lyft Drivers: A Growing Concern on City Streets
In recent times, the rise of ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft has significantly altered the dynamics of city traffic. However, not all changes have been received positively. A number of city dwellers have expressed their frustration over the driving habits of some ride-sharing drivers, accusing them of being a...
Cyclist hit, killed in Berkeley
(KRON) — A cyclist in his 60s has died after he was hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street in Berkeley Saturday afternoon, the Berkeley Police Department told KRON4. “A bicyclist was riding southbound on Telegraph Avenue when they were struck by a northbound vehicle,” Berkeley PD...
Alice Wong, San Francisco disability justice activist and writer, dies at 51
Alice Wong, a visionary disability justice advocate whose writing helped people understand what it was like to live with a disability, died Friday at a San Francisco hospital. She was 51.
Meet the Drivers Delivering Food Across Contra Costa and Solano Counties
The Food Bank’s transportation team is responsible for delivering food throughout Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Drivers Jason Griego, Glen Cooper, James Neil, Agustin Rodriguez, and Transportation Supervisor Gee deliver food to various communities in the region.
UC Berkeley student hospitalized after reportedly drowning at off-campus fraternity
The university said they were aware of reports of a student drowning on Friday night while at a recognized fraternity that is located off-campus. On Saturday, UC Berkeley said the student was hospitalized.
Oakland gun buyback collects 57 firearms, gives out $4,500 in Target gift cards
While research suggests gun buybacks do not reduce overall gun violence, proponents say they raise awareness.
