San Mateo: Registered sex offender caught after anonymous sting operation
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after an anonymous group conducted a private sting operation that led to his arrest at a San Mateo shopping mall.
A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after an anonymous group conducted a private sting operation that led to his arrest at a San Mateo shopping mall.
Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Man fatally shot at Antioch home; suspect arrested nearby
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
A man was fatally shot at an Antioch home on Tuesday morning, and a suspect was later arrested after breaking into a nearby residence.
Live updates: Brockman testifies Musk wanted total control
The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
Key California races
May 5 ballot drop boxes and other ballot drop-off locations open. As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.
May 5 ballot drop boxes and other ballot drop-off locations open. As ballots start arriving in mailboxes this week, seven of the leading candidates for California governor will take to the stage for back-to-back debates. Andres Quintero, political science professor at Evergreen Valley College, gives insight.
Arts Contra Costa County
Arts Contra Costa County is working to strengthen the creative community by supporting local artists, funding programs and expanding access to the arts.
Arts Contra Costa County is working to strengthen the creative community by supporting local artists, funding programs and expanding access to the arts.
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied. And last week, after weighing his options, which included top-ranking, world-renowned universities, he announced his college choice.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied. And last week, after weighing his options, which included top-ranking, world-renowned universities, he announced his college choice.
Thieves steal bronze plaques on Alameda park benches
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Woman ID'd in fiery chain-reaction San Jose car crash
A woman who died in a fiery multi-vehicle accident over the weekend has been identified.
A woman who died in a fiery multi-vehicle accident over the weekend has been identified.
Anti-ICE signs popping up on public places in Los Angeles
Los Angeles city leaders have installed more than 450 signs declaring public property off-limits for federal immigration enforcement, citing Executive Directive 17.
Los Angeles city leaders have installed more than 450 signs declaring public property off-limits for federal immigration enforcement, citing Executive Directive 17.
State Farm fined by California regulators over wildfire claim violations
The California Department of Insurance has sanctioned State Farm for more than 400 violations related to wildfire claims in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
The California Department of Insurance has sanctioned State Farm for more than 400 violations related to wildfire claims in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
Lingering shower chances
Our stubborn system will continue to produce some showers Monday night - Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected later in the day. We are tracking a significant change in the weather pattern later in the week. Plan on warm to hot temperatures for the upcoming weekend.
Our stubborn system will continue to produce some showers Monday night - Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected later in the day. We are tracking a significant change in the weather pattern later in the week. Plan on warm to hot temperatures for the upcoming weekend.
San Francisco Immigration Court halts hearings ahead of closure
One of San Francisco’s immigration courtrooms has stopped holding hearings months ahead of its scheduled closure, as cases are reassigned and a growing backlog strains the system.
One of San Francisco’s immigration courtrooms has stopped holding hearings months ahead of its scheduled closure, as cases are reassigned and a growing backlog strains the system.
Clinic workers push back against San Francisco budget cuts
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
OpenAI's Brockman:defends his $30b stake, says Elon Musk received no promises
OpenAI's president and co-founder Greg Brockman testified in day 5 of the Musk v. Altman trial Monday. Musk's attorneys presented entries in Brockman's private journal, where Brockman mentioned he might financially gain $1billion as OpenAI become a for-profit entitty. Brockman said he wanted fair compensation and no funds from the non-profit are being taken to pay his or other employees' stakes in the company.
OpenAI's president and co-founder Greg Brockman testified in day 5 of the Musk v. Altman trial Monday. Musk's attorneys presented entries in Brockman's private journal, where Brockman mentioned he might financially gain $1billion as OpenAI become a for-profit entitty. Brockman said he wanted fair compensation and no funds from the non-profit are being taken to pay his or other employees' stakes in the company.
Florida woman charged after disturbing video shows dog being thrown and kicked: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.
Dirt bike takeover of Bay Bridge was chaotic: Police
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Angel Island: Oakland Ballet presents a story of strength through dance
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.




















