SF Sketchfest 2025 rolls into its first full week of comedy
The 22nd annual SF Sketchfest continues Tuesday with a tribute to comedy icon Albert Brooks as the festival presents an array of stand-up and improv shows at venues across San Francisco.
Moss Landing lithium battery facility fire continues to burn, evacuations lifted
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.
Suspect rams Oakland police motorcycle officer attempting traffic stop
Police in Oakland are searching for a hit-and-run suspect after a motorcycle officer was rammed by a suspect vehicle while trying to execute a traffic stop.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, 3 others indicted in bribery scheme
Federal authorities on Friday morning announced details of an indictment against recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend, and two members of the politically influential Duong family.
Vallejo leaders speak out after young girl critically injured in weekend shooting
Community leaders in Vallejo on Thursday spoke out about recent street violence in the city, just days after a four-year-old girl was left critically injured when she was caught in the crossfire during a weekend shootout.
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reportedly facing criminal charges
After months of maintaining her innocence, recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is facing criminal charges from a federal grand jury indictment that will be announced Friday morning, according to reports.
Mosswood Meltdown announces additional bands, daily line-ups for festival's 2025 edition
Organizers behind Oakland's acclaimed garage-punk celebration the Mosswood Meltdown on Thursday announced additional bands for this summer's edition including local favorites Shannon and the Clams, Northwestern psych favorites La Luz and more.
SF Sketchfest kicks off 22nd edition with packed weekend of comedy
The 22nd annual SF Sketchfest starts this Thursday, bringing together a stellar line-up of talent for shows at comedy and theater venues across San Francisco.
BottleRock Napa Valley reveals daily line-ups before single-day tickets go on sale
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers only announced the headliners for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival on Monday, but have already revealed the daily line-ups ahead of single-day tickets going on sale.
Santa Rosa boy injured in gang-related shooting; 2 teens arrested
Police in Santa Rosa said officers took two teenage suspects into custody Monday afternoon after an alleged gang-related shooting that injured a teen boy, authorities said.
One person detained after deadly Oakland shooting
Police in Oakland have detained a person in connection with a fatal shooting on East 12th St. Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
SJ police arrest 2 suspects in July armed robbery, seize cache of weapons
Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrests of two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at an Alum Rock business last summer, one of whom was in possession of almost a dozen handguns and rifles.
San Jose Fire crews knock down 2-alarm house fire
Firefighters were able to control a two-alarm house fire near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
Oakland businesses targeted in string of early morning armed robberies
Police in Oakland are investigating a string of robberies early Monday morning where armed suspects targeted a convenience store and several gas stations.
Reunited '90s power-pop band Fantasy plays the Kilowatt
Revived local favorites Fantasy bring their danceable power-pop grooves to the Ivy Room Saturday night for a show that includes East Bay metal heroes Blackwülf and hard-rock cover band Thunderbleed aka Blind Vengeance.