This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
Formerly incarcerated, homeless, at 43, UC Berkeley senior graduates with top honor
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
16-year-old Oakland soccer phenom makes his pro debut
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Impressive 'pole dancing' squirrel in Oakland caught on video
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
More Californians are able to afford a home, as housing affordability hits 4-year-high, new figures show
New figures show that an increasing number of people have been able to afford a home in California, thanks to factors including declining interest rates and falling home prices.
New figures show that an increasing number of people have been able to afford a home in California, thanks to factors including declining interest rates and falling home prices.
BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
Photo of broken heart tattoo released in search of identity of deceased woman in East Bay
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
2 Stanford dropouts raise $10M to change the online dating world
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
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.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Iconic Oakland artist behind beloved giraffe mural dies at age 67
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
This global music sensation came to the Bay Area and turned a 1300-person crowd into a choir
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
Surprising study finds healthy fruit, vegetable diet may increase risk of lung cancer in younger people
Surprising new research has found that eating a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to a greater risk of lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
Surprising new research has found that eating a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to a greater risk of lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
Heartbroken Bay Area pet owner searching for lost dog says scammers used AI to try and extort money
A heartbroken Bay Area woman says she was targeted by a scammer who sent her an AI-generated image of her missing dog and asked for money for her pup's return. Alisa Harrell said the dog was a gift from her son during a health crisis. "This journey has been so painful for me," she said.
A heartbroken Bay Area woman says she was targeted by a scammer who sent her an AI-generated image of her missing dog and asked for money for her pup's return. Alisa Harrell said the dog was a gift from her son during a health crisis. "This journey has been so painful for me," she said.
Legendary Tahoe resort, once owned by Sinatra, slated to reopen next year
A legendary Lake Tahoe hotel once owned by Frank Sinatra and graced by iconic figures including those from Hollywood’s Golden Age and members of America’s storied Kennedy family, has plans to reopen next year.
A legendary Lake Tahoe hotel once owned by Frank Sinatra and graced by iconic figures including those from Hollywood’s Golden Age and members of America’s storied Kennedy family, has plans to reopen next year.
Grown-ups only: Iconic Bay Area theme park to host party for adults
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Free concerts: Al Green, Public Enemy, Patti LaBelle among acts to perform in this annual Bay Area festival
The 2026 lineup is out for one of the oldest and largest outdoor music festivals in the world, set here in the Bay Area. The free concert series will feature some iconic names.
The 2026 lineup is out for one of the oldest and largest outdoor music festivals in the world, set here in the Bay Area. The free concert series will feature some iconic names.