Oakland Unified prepares to make steep budget cuts
Oakland Unified School District, one of the largest school districts in the Bay Area with about 34,000 students, is once again facing dire financial troubles.
Homelessness rising sharply in smaller, affluent Santa Clara County cities
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
Bay Area tech leaders sound alarm over new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
As the Trump administration imposes a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, many tech leaders in the Bay Area say the policy could deal a serious blow to innovation and economic competitiveness in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Berkeley Flea Market reopens with new lease, renewed hope
After months of uncertainty and a temporary shutdown, the historic Berkeley Flea Market has officially reopened at its longtime home: the Ashby BART Station parking lot.
2 dead, 2 injured following overnight shooting in Antioch
Two people died, and two people have been hospitalized following a quadruple shooting in an Antioch neighborhood late Thursday night.
4-day Antioch resource fair offers free services to hundreds of homeless veterans
For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.
Spectator dies after fall at Crockett sideshow
A sideshow in Crockett early Saturday morning ended in tragedy when a spectator apparently fell to their death from a freeway overpass.
Lawmakers warn of massive Bay Area transit cuts after Gov. Newsom pulls back loan promise
Two Bay Area lawmakers are warning that local transit agencies could soon face devastating cuts now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing away from a promise to provide emergency funding.
Drive-by shooting in Fremont leaves 2 people dead
According to police, two people were in a large parking lot when someone in a vehicle approached them. An occupant of the vehicle then opened fire and struck them.
Oakland mother pushes to end federal oversight of police department
One Oakland mother has launched a petition asking the judge to end federal monitoring so the department can regain its independence.
San Jose unveils first "Safe Sleeping Site" as Columbus Park encampment clears out
In an effort to clear the largest homeless encampment in the South Bay, San Jose city leaders announced plans to open what the city is calling its first Safe Sleeping Site next week at Watson Park.
Oakland business owner confronts men dumping trash on busy street
An Oakland business owner is going viral after confronting three men who were illegally dumping trash on a busy street in the middle of the day.
Oakland neighbors blast police response after sideshows take over streets
Neighbors in Oakland are criticizing what they call a slow police response to multiple sideshows early Sunday morning—one of which ended with a car being set on fire.
Favorable weather helps crews gain ground on Pickett Fire amid evacuation orders
Favorable weather helped firefighters gain some ground as they battle the Pickett Fire in Napa County, but evacuation orders expanded Saturday as the blaze continued to spread.
San Francisco to add safety measures at Sunset Dunes Park after crashes
After several crashes and close calls between bicyclists and pedestrians at San Francisco's new Sunset Dunes Park, the city is rolling out changes aimed at improving safety.