Players from 1994 U.S. Men’s World Cup team reunite in San Jose

Among the honorees at the event was Marcelo Balboa, a star defender who started every game of the 1994 World Cup, including the emotional second-round loss to Brazil at Stanford Stadium.

San Rafael 2nd Friday Art Walk kicks off weekend of festivities

The city of San Rafael kicked off a weekend of art and automobiles Friday as the Art Works Downtown Second Friday Art Walk took center stage. Under clear skies, the event highlighted the growing role of the arts in the city’s continued recovery from the pandemic.

Warmer weekend forecast
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Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Saturday morning.  The clouds will gradually clear back to near the coast later in the day.  Warmer temperatures in the weekend forecast. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.   Monday will be the warmest day of the stretch.   Happy Mother's Day! -Mark

This California program will give 400 free diapers to families of newborn babies

The program is in partnership with California-based nonprofit Baby2Baby, which manufactures diapers and other essential items at a cost lower than retail.

Alameda County district attorney race: Who’s running?

Three candidates are vying for Alameda County district attorney at a time when violent crime and public safety dominate voter concerns.

San Leandro police kill armed man during welfare check

San Leandro police said they ended up killing a man they were conducting a welfare check on who they said was reportedly making suicidal statements to a friend and then later pointed a gun at officers.

Oakland School for the Arts presents: Next gen fashion creators
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This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.

Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
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Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

San Leandro AAPI Fest
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San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM

Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one

Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.

Berkeley renews Flock but blocks significant expansion of network

The Berkeley City Council has voted to renew its existing contract for the Flock automated license plate reader system, though officials blocked a significant expansion of the city's surveillance network.

San Jose councilmember's campaign signs for state office defaced with antisemitic vandalism

Cohen represents San Jose's District 4, a city council position he's held since 2021. The South Bay democrat is currently running to represent California's District 10, represented by Aisha Wahab, in the state Senate.

BART legacy car to become Arthur Mac’s new dining space in Hayward

Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.

Bay Bridge dirt bike takeover nets nearly 2 dozen arrests, felony evasion

Oakland police have confirmed at least 23 arrests following a massive illegal sideshow takeover on the Bay Bridge, which brought cars to a standstill early Sunday evening for roughly an hour. 

Santa Clara County DA disqualified from re-trying Stanford vandalism case

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has been disqualified from the retrial of pro-Palestinian protesters charged with vandalism at Stanford University.

Survival of Oakland First Fridays is under threat after some sponsors pull out

Organizers of Oakland First Fridays report that sponsors are pulling out because the event is being unfairly blamed for violent incidents occurring hours after festivities end.

Warmer weekend forecast
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No big changes in the short term forecast.  Low clouds and fog will resurface near the coast and bay Friday morning.  The clouds should clear back to near the coast later in the day.  Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 80s. We are expecting warmer temperatures this weekend.  The real heat of interest moves in early next week.  By Monday, inland areas will approach the mid 90s!  There is moderate heat risk (level 2 of 4) for parts of the Bay Area.  

A new 'crisscross' interchange in Vallejo is expected to reduce peak-hour traffic by 90%

A unique "crisscross" traffic configuration is coming to the North Bay as Caltrans and the Solano Transportation Authority prepare to open the Fairgrounds interchange on Highway 37 in Vallejo.