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.
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.
From ex-Safeway, new housing and grocery
FINALLY THERE’S A proposal to replace the shuttered Safeway grocery store on Webster Street — with more than 1,800 new units of housing. Four buildings that could reach a height of 300 feet, or 30 stories, would replace the store and parking lot, according to a preliminary application developer Align Real Estate has...
Historic Levi Strauss Family Penthouse in San Francisco Hits Market for $18.5M After Lavish...
Source: Stacey Caen & Joseph Lucier / Sotheby's International Realty. A slice of San Francisco's real estate history, a penthouse once under the ownership of the Levi Strauss lineage, is now listed for $18.5 million. Located in the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, this property underwent a complete overhaul...
3.6M Earthquake Rumbles Under Vallejo, Follows Earlier Swarm of Quakes
A small but noticeable 3.6-magnitude earthquake happened Thursday at 12:41 pm, with an epicenter two miles southeast of Vallejo. According to the US Geological Survey, a 3.6M earthquake rumbled just south of Vallejo Thursday afternoon, and miled shaking was felt in San Francisco, the East Bay, and parts of the North...
Disregard for ‘Keep Clear’ Signs: A Hazard at Emergency Entrances
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their frustration over drivers who disregard the "Keep Clear" signs painted in front of emergency room entrances. The user expressed their bafflement at the apparent lack of understanding or concern from drivers who block these crucial access points. The user criticized...
Downtown ‘ambassadors’ cut 911 calls at BART in half. More could be on the...
For more than three months, commuters headed downtown on weekday mornings have emerged at the Embarcadero and Montgomery BART stations to see uniformed people at mint-green kiosks. These “ambassadors” — who have set up between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. at all six Embarcadero station exits since late July and Montgomery...
Tenderloin’s Phoenix Hotel Makes Its Last Splash, Closing Jan. 1, 2026
The Tenderloin’s neon-lit, pool-centered rock-and-roll motel is taking a final bow. The Phoenix Hotel will close on Jan. 1, 2026, ending nearly 40 years as a reliable crash pad for touring bands and night-owl travelers. The 44-room spot will remain open for bookings and a series of farewell events through the end of...

















