A’s soar to 6-1/2 game AL West lead behind Olson homer, Manaea gem
Lockdown pitching and a two-run homer from Matt Olson carried the Oakland A’s to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros Thursday afternoon. The win cements at 7-3 the...Read More
County launches Mobile Citizen app to report potholes, graffiti, dumping
A new smartphone application allowing residents to easily and quickly report public works concerns has been launched, Contra Costa County officials said. The application, called Mobile Citizen with an...Read More
Sun likely to stay obscured behind smoke haze through rest of week
Continued widespread haze and dense smoke is expected across the Bay Area Thursday and likely through the rest of the week, limiting sun exposure and lowering temperatures to seasonal...Read More
Man rams police vehicle before arrest in suspected hostage situation
A Union City officer fired at a suspect who rammed a marked police SUV in a parking lot during a suspected hostage situation Wednesday morning, police said. Police were...Read More
Matt Chapman held back from baseball activity, return date uncertain
Matt Chapman did not play Wednesday and was held back from any baseball activity during pregame warmups.Read More
Officials provide update, share relief resources in 86,509-acre CZU Lightning Complex
San Mateo County and Cal Fire officials shared updates and resources on Wednesday with residents impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex, which is 84 percent contained. About 77 participants...Read More
Vimael Machin honors Roberto Clemente by wearing No. 21 for Oakland
What do Vimael Machin and Roberto Clemente have in common? More than you might think.Read More