San Leandro Unified superintendent on leave after complaints of unwanted advances
Longtime San Leandro Unified School District Superintendent Mike McLaughlin was placed on paid administrative leave late Tuesday amid claims he acted inappropriately with another district official during a work retreat. It is unclear when or where the retreat was, but three sources with direct knowledge of the complain
Bay Area’s largest music festival keeps adding more artists to lineup
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has added even more artists to its lineup. Yup, it’s the festival that just keeps right on giving. Los Lobos, Langford, Hogan & Timms, Mavis Staples, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives,...
Someone tagged a fancy Pacific Heights co-op tower. Even neighbors are kind of impressed
Two graffiti writers rappelled down the side of the building to paint huge, vertical pieces. A viral map of San Francisco labeled Pacific Heights as the neighborhood “where your parents want you to live (opens in new tab).” It’s a place where retirees and athleisure-clad tech workers enjoy gentle midday walks, looking
Rare Shooting In Sausalito Leads to Two Arrests
At least one shot was fired in a rare gun incident in Sausalito on Saturday, which apparently stemmed from a fight between multiple individuals. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 15, as the Sausalito Police Department explains in a release. A "confrontation" occurred between several i
SF landlord skirts rent control laws, doubling family’s rent and pushing them out
A San Francisco family was shocked when their new landlord nearly doubled their rent in spite of strict rent control laws, forcing them to move out. Rents are rising dramatically in the city amid the AI boost as critics say landlords are taking advantage of a clause exempting most single family homes and condos from re
Exclusive: Downtown Planet Fitness evicted after $503,000 in unpaid rent, will reopen blocks away
A Planet Fitness gym franchisee was evicted from its downtown San Francisco space after falling behind on over half a million dollars in rent, but plans to reopen soon five blocks away.
CHP increasing enforcement on East Bay roads Thursday
(KRON) — Drivers and motorcyclists traveling through Contra Costa County and Oakland could see an increased CHP presence starting Thursday, as officers conduct a motorcycle safety enforcement operation. The Contra Costa and Oakland CHP offices said additional officers will be deployed on August 20 along I-80 and on uni
”Just add one more lane, dude” California’s worst commute revealed
The MacArthur Maze interchange in the Bay Area has overtaken traditional Los Angeles traffic spots as California’s worst commute. A new survey indicates drivers are willing to forfeit over $3,200 of their annual salary to avoid the notorious highway connection. Despite the Bay Area taking the top spot for...
Supporters rally for those arrested during C&H Sugar worker strike
RICHMOND — Ten people arrested during a strike by C&H Sugar Company employees faced court hearings Wednesday. Outside the courthouse, supporters demanded charges be dropped and that a more united labor movement be established moving forward. Chants of “Defend the Crockett 10” echoed through the courtyard at the George.
Belcaro Project Faces Continued Fire Evacuation, Traffic Concerns In Sand Canyon
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission continued discussion Tuesday on the proposed Belcaro at Sand Canyon senior housing project, with commissioners and residents alike raising concerns. The Tuesday hearing marked the latest chapter in the ongoing debate over the 341-home, age-restricted project proposed for Sand Canyo

















