Alum Rock Counseling Center award has special meaning for Blanca Alvarado – The Mercury News
Blanca Alvarado is a legendary community leader in Santa Clara County, so she has received a number of…
Photos: Inside Oakland’s high-energy celebration for Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’
The Grand Lake Theatre once again became a showcase for Oakland pride, as hundreds of moviegoers gathered in…
Walters: Hilton and Becerra lead new poll for governor of California. Steyer is behind, but not out.
Two weeks from now, we’ll probably know which of the 61 gubernatorial candidates have come in first and…
San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge
By Olga R. Rodriguez | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore…
Oakland native Amari Jones KOs Vincenzo Gualtieri in dominant win
SAN JOSE — Amari Jones promised punishment. Vincenzo Gualtieri got the full delivery. The West Oakland native backed…
Northern California man charged with six murders
A 21-year-old Monterey County man was indicted this week on six murder counts tied to a monthlong shooting…
20 women sue over ‘weaponization of strip searches’ in S.F. jail
Denaija Walker, right, writes a note to survivors of abuse on a poster board as she talks with…
Bay Area, California both lose jobs in April, South Bay is bright spot
Both the Bay Area and California lost jobs in April, but the South Bay remained a bright spot…
Letters: Unused spaces offer an answer for homelessness
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Unused spaces offer…
Lowell High baseball coaches on leave after allegations of misconduct
Lowell High School has put its entire baseball coaching staff on leave as officials investigate allegations of misconduct…
Memorial Day 2026: Bay Area events to honor fallen heroes
America’s fallen heroes will be remembered Monday, May 25, at Memorial Day events throughout the Bay Area. Here’s…
Carin Elam interview: California 14th Congressional District
Ahead of the June primary election, the Bay Area News Group compiled a list of questions to pose…