Oakland CA

The wildflowers are blooming so it’s time to lace up your boots and head out to enjoy the hunt. I love to hike, so I’m often asked where the good wildflower spots are. Below is my pick of favorite places — some nearby, and a few within about an hour’s drive of Berkeley.

Quick Summary: 4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains. 6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains Those who acted fast may have had access to stronger information or simply a lower tolerance for sitting with ambiguity when the stakes feel high. Those who acted...

4/5/26. Capt. Dave checked in from today’s 1/2 day trip with a fish a rod, catching 7 halibut & 4 striped bass!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW, TUESDAY(1/2 day), THURSDAY(1/2 day), FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY. Make your your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com. Or call Capt....

WALNUT CREEK — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing audio-visual electronics equipment. and ceremonial items from a church in Walnut Creek. Jason Burnett, 42, was arrested when his Martinez residence was searched on April 1. The burglary occurred at St. Mathew’s Church during the overnight hours, between March...

A person was injured Monday morning when a malfunctioning elevator at a Russian Hill apartment fell three stories, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently being offered by neighbors in Hayward and nearby Castro Valley. A cozy two-person swing in great condition, though the seat will need a repair soon. The owner upgraded to a larger one. Located near Lorin Eden in Mt. Eden, Hayward.

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Looking for something useful or fun around town? Here are a few free items currently being shared by neighbors in San Lorenzo. Check them out before they’re gone!. Brighten up your next celebration with these white light-up numbers “21.” Perfect for birthdays or parties. Located in San Lorenzo, Hayward, CA.

Crews in San Leandro on Sunday extinguished a building fire, the Alameda County Fire Department said. County firefighters arrived in the 14000 block of Farnsworth Street at about 6:40 p.m. on a report of a structure fire. Article continues below this ad. Once there, crews came upon a fire along...

What started as a night out near Oakland's historic Telegraph Avenue turned into a near-fatal ordeal, and now a 21-year-old man from Hercules is facing serious felony charges. Prosecutors have charged him in connection with a Dec. 21, 2025, shooting that left a club patron hit five times outside a nightclub on the 1800 block of Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Court records say the defendant...