Season’s first big rainstorm drenches the Bay Area
Flood advisories are in effect across the Bay Area as a storm system moves through the region this…
Season’s first big rainstorm drenches the Bay Area
Flood advisories are in effect across the Bay Area as a storm system moves through the region this…
Metallic balloon causes East Bay power outage; storm also causes outages
article Metallic balloon demonstration by PG&E. OAKLAND, Calif. – A metallic balloon was to blame for a power…
These Bay Area cities just made high profile list of top 10 best cities to visit
article San Francisco and Oakland skylines OAKLAND, Calif. – Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being…
Fair corporate taxes could bail out cities like Oakland
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Fair corporate taxescould…
An American Scandal’ examines the human cost of a broken system – The Mercury News
The subtitle of “Rehab,” Shoshana Walter’s book about the collective failure in this country regarding widespread drug addiction,…
A ‘middle-income’ housing program didn’t deliver on promises of affordability. Can Oakland make it work? – East Bay Times
Oakland officials have a new take on a controversial housing program that hasn’t always delivered the affordability it…
Why ‘no tax on tips’ may have limited benefits for California workers – The Mercury News
No tax on tips, a campaign promise by President Donald Trump, is now part of the U.S. tax…
Diwali will be official California holiday
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday…
Two cars hit in shooting on Highway 24 in Oakland
OAKLAND — A man was arrested in connection with a shooting on an Oakland freeway Thursday afternoon, authorities…
Californians spend $8,640 more than other Americans. Where did it go? – The Mercury News
We all know that California is a pricey place to live. However, what drives those higher expenses is…
Man charged after racist death threats to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
OAKLAND, Calif. – A 45-year-old man faces hate crime charges after allegedly sending threatening and racist emails to…