Persian New Year of Nowruz celebrated in Berkeley
Continuing an ancient Persian ritual, people jumped over firelogs for “Chaharshanbeh Souri: Festival of Fire” to shake off…
Immanuel Wilkins busy week at SFJAZZ includes a world premiere
“Philadelphia has a rich tradition of great Black women organists,” noted alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, a Philly native who…
Billionaires have a runaway favorite in the California governor’s race
At least 25 billionaires have donated to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor, or to a…
Parents of SFPD recruit who died after training exercise sue the city
Jon-Marques Psalms, a San Francisco Police Department recruit who died Provided by the Psalms family The family of…
Former resident charged in Alameda apartment hazmat incident where firefighters said bear spray was released – The Mercury News
ALAMEDA — A former resident has been charged in the deliberate release of bear spray inside an apartment…
S.F. supervisor calls for more public input on $50M park makeover
These trees are slated to be removed to make way for new baseball fields at Crocker Amazon Playground…
Why Bay Area schools are cutting jobs and closing campuses despite record state funding – The Mercury News
Dozens of Bay Area school districts have announced layoffs, budget cuts or school closures this year to repair…
Trump’s H-1B visa overhaul is separating Bay Area families
President Donald Trump holds up an executive order establishing the “Trump Gold Card” in the Oval Office on…
‘Sunken treasure’ with California Gold Rush origins for sale
A “Eureka Bar” that dates back to the California Gold Rush was found among other riches at the…
What should we name the next San Francisco Bay Ferry boats?
A San Francisco Bay Ferry boat passes by cormorants on a breakwater as clouds and fog shroud the…
Teen shot multiple times at Oakland gas station – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times Wednesday morning at an Allendale district gas station, authorities…
Grocery Outlet signs lease for store in Oakland at empty retail site
OAKLAND — Grocery Outlet has signed a lease to open a supermarket at a shuttered store site in…