Power struggle may test Oakland Police Commission’s independence
OAKLAND — It was nearly a decade ago that Oakland voters overwhelmingly showed up to support citizen oversight…
How Newsom aims to close California’s $2.9 billion budget shortfall
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released his annual budget proposal to close the state’s projected $2.9 billion shortfall…
My 49ers – Eagles prediction — Are we sure this is playoff football?
The 49ers are technically alive. And, hey, they’re in the playoffs. That’s good, right? Right? So why do…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
Power struggle may test Oakland Police Commission’s independence
OAKLAND — It was nearly a decade ago that Oakland voters overwhelmingly showed up to support citizen oversight…
Electric vehicles, hybrids still stars at the Silicon Valley Auto Show – Silicon Valley
EVs may be O-U-T in DC, but they are still B-I-G in SV. Despite federal rebates going away…
Super Bowl LX ridership on VTA likely to break records, agency says
A record-breaking number of riders are expected to board light rail trains for Super Bowl LX, with the…
New Bay Area restaurants in 2026: 11 we’re excited about
You have to hand it to the Bay Area’s resilient restaurant industry. Despite increases in every budget category,…
Oakland’s homicide rate in 2025 was lowest in nearly 6 decades
OAKLAND — Oakland recorded its fewest homicides in nearly six decades last year, a striking turnaround that came…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it’s closing after seven years – The Mercury News
Pruneyard Cinemas announced Wednesday afternoon that it will be closing its doors Jan. 25 after eight years at…
Oakland’s homicide rate in 2025 was lowest in nearly 6 decades
OAKLAND — Oakland recorded its fewest homicides in nearly six decades last year, a striking turnaround that came…