Three shot, two fatally, in East Oakland
Three people were shot, two fatally, in East Oakland on Saturday night, police said. Officers responded to ShotSpotter activations…
RV fire sends smoke over East Oakland
Two recreational vehicles parked in Melrose caught fire Saturday night, sending a plume of smoke above East Oakland. …
Oakland buyback collects 100-plus guns to be turned into garden tools
Two AK-style rifles, one AR-15, a few Glock pistols and two Uzi submachine guns — one small enough to…
How SF’s Original Joe’s family expanded Bay Area restaurant empire
Siblings Elena and John Duggan, shown with the sign from the 1937 Original Joe’s, provide a California twist on…
Republicans Hilton, Bianco lead California governor’s race following Swalwell’s exit, Becerra sees surge in support – The Mercury News
In the first poll since Eric Swalwell’s scandal-plagued exit from the California governor’s race, two Republicans — former…
Judge finds man accused of killing John Beam mentally unfit
The criminal case against the 27-year-old man accused of killing John Beam at Laney College is on hold,…
Bay Area adds jobs at brisk pace in February but California loses jobs
Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly…
Grateful Deads can catch Gillian Welch, David Rawlings concert tour
Local Grateful Dead fans are in for a massive treat this weekend as Gillian Welch and David Rawlings…
Berkeley, where even a smoke shop is historic, made landmarking harder
The owners of this home at 910 Indian Rock Ave. in Berkeley wanted to demolish it and build…
Bay Area adds jobs at brisk pace in February but California loses jobs
Despite a loss of thousands of jobs throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing…
Grateful Deads can catch Gillian Welch, David Rawlings concert tour
Local Grateful Dead fans are in for a massive treat this weekend as Gillian Welch and David Rawlings…
Nearly 37,500 UC union workers to strike on campuses in May – The Mercury News
Union leaders representing nearly 37,500 workers at University of California medical centers and campuses statewide said Wednesday, April…