Oakland firefighters issue warning after latest fires at Wood Street encampment
Days before a court hearing to determine the future of the Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland, not one, but two fires started there on Tuesday.
Recycled water filling station draws NIMBY resistance in Pleasanton neighborhood
Pleasanton residents are pushing back at a proposal to add a recycled water filling station in their neighborhood.
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Parents confront Mayor Schaaf at Oakland town hall meeting
At the first of 3 town hall meetings hosted by Mayor Schaaf, the subject of Parker Elementary School lead to the most heated exchange.
Berkeley mayor, county sheriff spar over People's Park protest response
The fight over the future of People's Park in Berkeley continued Thursday.
Oakland community remembers beloved restaurant owner on National Night Out
For one Oakland business, National Night Out was a chance to remember a restaurant owner who was killed in front of his 11-year-old son, last May.
Oakland's new fire marshal honors her family legacy
Oakland's new fire marshal, Felicia Bryant, is making history as the first woman to ever hold the position and honoring her family's legacy.
After 47 years, roller rink fans say farewell to Golden Skate in San Ramon
One of the last remaining roller skating rinks in the Bay Area is about to close its doors for good. After 47 years in business, Golden Skate in San Ramon will close at the end of July.
Brentwood residents utilize city's recycled water program as drought deepens
One East Bay city is giving away free recycled water to residents to help conserve. While it may seem counterintuitive, Brentwood has been giving away water since 2015, when the state was also mired in drought.
'They were manipulated;' USF professor on Trump's role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
New details emerged from the House January 6 committee about events leading up to the Capitol riot including a meeting described as 'the craziest of the Trump presidency.'
East Bay man fixes, donates bikes to benefit needy
A Castro Valley man fixes up bicycles and gives them away to people who otherwise couldn't afford them.
Small Pleasanton shop thrives despite pandemic, moves into historic downtown space
Many small businesses across the Bay Area struggled during COVID, some forced to close permanently. But one in Pleasanton was able to transform by taking something old and making it new.
Explosive device found at San Jose lawmaker's home
Council member Dev Davis was home with her family in the Willow Glen neighborhood Tuesday morning when a neighbor found a suspicious device near her house.
Brush fire chars 200 acres near Brentwood
Firefighters will spend the rest of the week putting out hot spots in Brentwood after a fire late Thursday afternoon charred more than 200 acres.
Alameda County to require masks in most indoor settings as COVID cases spike
Health officials in Alameda County on Thursday announced they will reinstate a mask requirement for most indoor settings due to surging COVID cases.