Oakland CA

Chronicle readers cast more than 26,000 votes to name the next five San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels. Here’s what they chose.

Not too much will change in Oakland’s next budget — no layoffs or additional service cuts — city officials said at a photo op Thursday. Details were scant at the East Oakland event, where leaders stood in front of a deteriorating police car and dump truck, but Mayor Barbara Lee and city staff said they’ll publish the f

OAKLAND, California - Jarvis Toussaint has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition following a deadly shootout in a downtown Oakland nightclub. According to a criminal complaint and court documents filed on May 8, 2026, and now unsealed, 40-year-old Toussaint, of Mountain House, California, is alleg

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division is requesting the public’s assistance in trying to identify an unknown person. On February 16, 2026, a woman was struck by a train in Port Costa. The incident was investigated by Amtrak Police and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. The person was pronounced d

Oakland’s housing market is going through a rough stretch, and many longtime residents are surprised by how quickly prices have dropped. Just a few years ago, homes were selling near record highs, with buyers rushing to compete for a limited number of listings across the city. Now, the mood...

With San Francisco’s major spring Cherry Blossom and Cinco de Mayo events already past as of May 14, the next stretch of the city’s cultural food calendar is centered on the Mission and Japantown.

When the movie “Titanic” came out in 1997, it was an instant hit. Now you can experience the Titanic just like Kate and Leo with an immersive virtual reality experience at the Stonestown Galleria Mall in San Francisco. During the hour-long experience, you’ll wander around the physical space...

A guide to street closures during the weekend of SF's annual running holiday.

LAFAYETTE, CA — It is no longer just paperwork, rumor, or a very barbecue-shaped hunch. Early signage is now up at the former Horn Barbecue space in downtown Lafayette, confirming that Mount Diablo BBQ is on its way to 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The new restaurant’s own website now...

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is exploring the idea of high-speed buses that could travel up to 140 mph on its freeways, a proposal officials say could one day reshape long-distance travel throughout the Golden State. Under the concept being evaluated, a statewide network of high-speed bus serv