Judge denies motion to dismiss trial against ex-San Leandro officer who fatally shot Steven...
An Alameda County judge denied a motion Friday to dismiss a case against a former San Leandro police officer who is accused of shooting and killing a man at a Walmart in 2020.
Unrest and Allegations at Dirty Bird: A Local Bar’s Dark Side
In a recent incident, a significant police presence was observed at the Dirty Bird, a popular local establishment. The event, which also involved a fire truck, was noticed by passersby and subsequently discussed on social media, sparking a flurry of comments and speculation.
Councilmember Priforce Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle
Emeryville City Councilmember Kalimah Priforce is recovering at home after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. He was hit riding his bicycle on San Pablo Avenue on the way to volunteer at a Veteran’s Day Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP) event. He was turning near 27th street...
Bay Area grocery store to host late-night parties for Philippines typhoon relief efforts
Two Late Night Madness are scheduled to take place at Seafood City in Daly City to raise money for those affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
From West Grand to International: Hyphy Burger’s Drive‑Thru Push Revs Up Deep East
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Oakland, here’s one for the late‑night crowd: Hyphy Burger, the West Grand smash‑burger sensation, has planted a flag in East Oakland at 9825 International Blvd., turning a former KFC into a drive‑thru‑first outpost. As of Nov. 15, 2025, delivery listings...
‘Trash Pandas’ Are Physically Evolving Into Pets; SF’s Raccoons Could Be Next
Your neighborhood 'trash pandas' might be evolving into the next household pet—or at least that's what a groundbreaking new study suggests. Researchers have discovered that urban raccoons, including those rummaging through San Francisco's trash cans, are physically changing in response to living near humans,...
EXCLUSIVE: Resigned SF supervisor responds to texts detailing questionable business practices
Texts obtained by ABC7 News show Alcaraz said, "I pay people under the table now..." claiming that by classifying personal expenses as business expenses, she turned what looked like a struggling pet store on paper, into a personal ATM. Here's how she explained it in an exclusive interview.
SNAP payments resume, but Alameda County households struggle with shutdown’s lingering effects
Editors’ note: A version of this story first appeared on EdSource. Berkeleyside’s Vanessa Arredondo contributed additional reporting. With the government shutdown over, school communities will grapple in the coming weeks with the upheaval and uncertainty the 43-day shutdown caused. Students from preschool to college...
Man found unresponsive at UC Berkeley fraternity pool
A young man was rushed to Highland Hospital late Friday night after being found without a pulse next to a UC Berkeley fraternity pool, according to preliminary reports. The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to Alpha Delta Phi , at 2422 Prospect St., just before 11:30 p.m. to render aid, according to radio...
Calif. Father of 9 Dead After Road-Rage Crash Led to Violent Confrontation: ‘We’re Never...
A California family is seeking justice after a minor collision in Castro Valley escalated into a deadly roadside confrontation that took the life of a devoted father of nine. Jason Elola, 49, was driving with his wife, their 5-month-old baby, and 5-year-old daughter on Saturday night when a dark-colored SUV...
