‘The Pigeon Came Up to Them Seeking Help’
Images of Oakland firefighters helping out a struggling pigeon seem to have charmed the internet. The odd…
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global – The Mercury News
“Pokemon Go” turned 10 earlier this month, but the big celebration begins this weekend with global Go Fest.…
He claimed YouTube harmed his mental health, now he’s getting a settlement deal
YouTube reached a confidential settlement with a 15-year-old American who accused the Google-owned platform and other social media…
Cyclists continue push for path along western span of Bay Bridge despite high price tag
The ability to get around the Bay Area by bicycle has become a major focus of transportation planners,…
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
Kaiser mental health professionals strike in California over AI concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — About 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health professionals were striking Wednesday in Northern California over…
Oakland has new mini soccer fields thanks to a native’s dream
OAKLAND, Calif. – As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches,…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Meet the Oakland woman behind a female basketball league helping WNBA hopefuls ‘dream big’
OAKLAND, Calif. – The WNBA is about two months away from tipping off training camp ahead of the…
Driver of stolen car crashes into Lightning’s Boxing Club in Oakland – NBC Bay Area
A longtime boxing gym in Oakland is shutting its door after a stolen car drove into its building…
Historic boxing ring, used by George Foreman, damaged after car crashes into Oakland gym
article A car drove into an Oakland boxing gym, destroying a piece of history tied to the legendary…
Oakland Coliseum in the soccer spotlight for Mexico-Japan friendly match – NBC Bay Area
Saturday evening, the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is hosting a friendly match between Mexico’s and Japan’s Men’s National soccer…