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.
San Jose rally aims to boost voter turnout as primary election nears
In less than one week, California voters will head to the polls for the mid-term primary elections. So far, only about 10% of vote-by-mail ballots have been returned across the state.
Proposal seeks to boost Cal Fire staffing as state braces for long fire season
With California likely facing a long fire season this year, the push for additional firefighters is already underway in Sacramento.
Bay Area food bank takes fundraising 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
San Jose police chief rolls out reform plan in wake of multiple officer scandals
Police Chief Anthony Mata, flanked by other department leaders and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, announced on Wednesday changes to department policy that will offer more oversight.