13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
Contra Costa College gives 181 graduating students a sweet departing gift
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
One-hundred and eighty-one Contra Costa College students graduating in May, got a surprising message from their school that brightened up their day. If Monday mornings are usually a drag, today was a big “yippie-ky-o-ky-yay!
Piedmont opens East Bay's newest public pool, and it produces no carbon emissions
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
Oakland apartment fire that displaced 200 residents still unresolved
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Tenants at at an Oakland apartment complex that burned in January are asking for relocation payments from their landlord. They say they are owed the money because there were code violations. The landlord says otherwise.
Bay Area places named for César Chávez in the spotlight as abuse allegations surface
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
Vallejo soul: the sound of Tyler Lauren
Born and raised in Vallejo, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent Bay Area artist blending 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.
Born and raised in Vallejo, singer-songwriter Tyler Lauren is an independent Bay Area artist blending 90’s R&B, soul, neo-soul, and jazz into a sound that feels both nostalgic and new.
Musicians, friends gather to remember East Bay trumpet player shot by deputies
Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.
Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.
Contingency plans ready around Bay Area as SNAP payments set to pause Saturday
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Officials in the three main population centers in the Bay Area on Friday said their SNAP payment pause contingency plans are ready if the federal government defies a court order and does not process benefits starting Saturday.
Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
Temperatures soar into triple digits in parts of East Bay
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.
Much of the East Bay saw triple-digit weather Thursday. In Concord, the high temperature was 101 degrees, a first in this cooler-than-normal summer.
'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
Man facing murder charges after elderly Pinole woman dies following assault
A Richmond man is facing murder and elder/dependent adult abuse charges after police said an elderly woman in Pinole was attacked and died from her injuries.
A Richmond man is facing murder and elder/dependent adult abuse charges after police said an elderly woman in Pinole was attacked and died from her injuries.
FBI looking for woman accused of assaulting officers during Concord immigration protest
The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the woman and return of the officer's badge.
The FBI is offering up to a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the woman and return of the officer's badge.
Multiple injured after tree falls during Diablo Valley College graduation
A tree fell near the stadium at Diablo Valley College shortly at the end of the graduation ceremony Friday evening, causing multiple injuries.
A tree fell near the stadium at Diablo Valley College shortly at the end of the graduation ceremony Friday evening, causing multiple injuries.
Exotic bird stolen from pet shop recovered in Hayward
After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered.
After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered.
Details about BART's Tuesday fire emerge at board meeting
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
Suspect arrested in ATM theft at Brentwood Bank of America
The robbery happened Thursday morning, according to police.
The robbery happened Thursday morning, according to police.
Driver killed, teen hospitalized in Concord crash: CHP
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Concord Tuesday afternoon that left one driver dead, another driver injured, and a teenage passenger seriously hurt.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Concord Tuesday afternoon that left one driver dead, another driver injured, and a teenage passenger seriously hurt.
BART's Green Line still out of service
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
San Pablo police turn to public to help locate man wanted for homicide
Police are asking the public for help in locating homicide suspect Juan Vargas, a 25-year-old from San Pablo.
Police are asking the public for help in locating homicide suspect Juan Vargas, a 25-year-old from San Pablo.