Oakland may seek to give its mayor more power, signaling big-city ambitions
OAKLAND — Oakland has long stood out among major metropolitan cities for how little power its mayor holds,…
Which were San Jose’s best home deals the week of Jan. 5?
A condo in San Jose that sold for $247,500, is the most affordable real estate sale in San…
Breaking down the symbolism in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show – The Mercury News
By RICARDO ZUNIGA, Associated Press For his Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny transported the field in Northern…
Oakland man sentenced to five years in prison for robbing mail carrier
SAN FRANCISCO — A judge on Monday sentenced a 30-year-old Oakland man to five years in federal prison…
Fremont’s new police chief should have come from the ranks
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Fremont should hire…
Black History Events in the East Bay
Advertorial For many pregnant people, pregnancy brings a mix of both joy and uncertainty. Alongside excitement, there are…
Police in standoff with possible Oakland shooting suspect – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — Police were in a standoff Monday afternoon with a possible shooting suspect who refused to come…
Female pedestrian dies following hit and run – The Mercury News
SAN JOSE — A woman died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene,…
Here are 5 awesome shows to catch at the festival
Here are five shows worth catching at the 2026 Noise Pop Festival, which runs Feb. 19-March 1 at…
Psycho Donuts plans to reboot in Campbell, expand to Gilroy
The bakers behind the South Bay’s irreverent but delicious doughnuts have closed the doors of their wild and…
Psycho Donuts plans to reboot in Campbell, expand to Gilroy
The bakers behind the South Bay’s irreverent but delicious doughnuts have closed the doors of their wild and…
Police in standoff with possible Oakland shooting suspect – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — Police were in a standoff Monday afternoon with a possible shooting suspect who refused to come…