‘Xanax King’ charged in fresh federal complaint
A 41-year-old Martinez man who once allegedly dubbed himself "Xanax King" was charged in a federal criminal complaint Friday.Read More
Covid-19 update: Trump declares ‘we’re back,’ counties slowly lift restrictions even as cases stubbornly climb, House passes HEROES Act
U.S. Confirmed Cases: 1,442,819 Deaths: 87,530 Source: John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center COVID-19 global tracking tool as of Friday at 6:32 p.m. Donald Trump announced “Operation Warp Speed”...Read More
County allows outdoor in-vehicle gatherings next week, including graduations
Contra Costa County health officials issued a health order Friday that will allow outdoor gatherings to resume provided that attendees remain in their vehicles. The order, which goes into...Read More
Strategic partnerships help keep Hayward test site open through at least end of month
The city of Hayward has partnered with the Eden Health District, California State University East Bay and the non-profit organization La Familia to maintain its COVID-19 coronavirus testing site...Read More
Federal grand jury indicts former VA cardiology chief for alleged abusive sexual conduct with subordinate
The former chief of cardiology of a Veterans Affairs Department hospital in Palo Alto has been indicted by a federal grand jury in San Jose on a charge of...Read More
Oakland tightens park restrictions to discourage gatherings
Oakland officials are implementing some changes starting Friday to encourage social distancing at city parks. Food trucks and other vendors will not be permitted in or adjacent to city...Read More
Jack Dorsey donates $10 million to bridge digital divide for Oakland students
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stunned Oakland schools and city leaders on Friday with a $10 million donation to a campaign aimed at providing computers and internet access to all...Read More
Transit agency increases frequency on key lines, reinstates 9R-San Bruno route
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Thursday the return of the 9R-San Bruno line and increased frequency on other bus routes. The transit agency said on its website...Read More
Carmel restaurant owner charged for violating Covid-19 health orders
The owner of a restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea has been charged by the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office for allegedly providing table service and allowing customers to eat on the...Read More
Love Not Fear fund raises more than $1 million for Latino grassroots organizations
The San Francisco-based Latino Community Foundation announced Wednesday its Love Not Fear fund has raised more than $1 million, which will go toward supporting 33 Latino-led grassroots organizations throughout...Read More
Lawsuit claims Zoom failed to prevent porn ‘Zoombombing’ during Bible study
A San Francisco church sued Zoom Video Communications Inc. in federal court in San Jose on Wednesday over a so-called “Zoombombing” incident in which an online invader disrupted a...Read More
Driver in custody on suspicion of DUI after crash kills four passengers, injures one
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol for a crash that killed four people on southbound state Highway 85 in San...Read More
County approves $1,000 monthly payment pilot for young adults transitioning from foster care
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this week approved $900,000 in funding for a pilot program believed to be the first of its kind in the country that...Read More
Apartment complex fire leaves 17 people without home
A fire at an apartment complex in Fremont on Wednesday night left 17 people displaced from four units, according to fire officials. Fremont firefighters responded at 8:23 p.m. to...Read More
Covid-19 update: CSUs plan online fall semester, Tesla submits safety plan to reopen, Memorial Day goes virtual
California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday that Fall 2020 classes will be conducted online instead of in-person. White said in a statement: “This approach to virtual planning...Read More
Police arrest two in attempted robbery turned fatal shooting of 19-year-old
Two people were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally shooting a 19-year-old man during an attempted robbery in San Francisco’s Portola neighborhood last week, police said. Officers responded at...Read More
City expands retail reopening plan as controller projects $1.7 billion deficit
San Francisco projects a $1.7 billion budget deficit over the next two fiscal years due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, city officials announced Wednesday. City officials...Read More
Defying mayor, POA, council considers police commission independence ballot measure
The Oakland City Council began the process this week of placing a ballot measure on the November ballot that, if approved, would bolster the independence of the commission that...Read More
PG&E customer postcards ask for updated contact information ahead of fire season
PG&E is reminding customers to update their contact information with the utility ahead of wildfire season where alerts will help notify them of possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs or...Read More