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Tetra Tech EC, Inc. (Tetra Tech), paid $57 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it fabricated work and falsified data the U.S. Department of the Navy relied on …

Napa County Sheriff’s Office (NSO) detectives noticed a pattern in four recent residential burglaries occurring in the Hagen Road area of Napa. The victims stated their jewelry had been stolen …

Seven Contra Costa County businesses received resilience grants funded by the PG&E Cooperation Foundation. Of the 153 business receiving the grants, here are the Contra Costa County listings: Crumbs Breakfast, …

Taxpayer advocates say Bay Area transit officials wrote the November ballot question to sell the tax, not describe it, and were warned in writing the night before they voted SAN …

OAKLAND, Calif. – The East Bay Regional Park District has hired Amy Wooldridge as Deputy General Manager and Kirsten Holder as Assistant General Manager of Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning. Both …

On August 7, the City of Suisun City announced a cyberattack had disrupted emergency services and the council declared a State of Emergency. According to the city: Aug. 7, 2026 …

OAKLAND, Calif. — When people need hospital care, they want to feel confident they’re getting high-quality treatment. In its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals report, U.S. News & World Report recognized 37 …

OAKLAND – Joel Dowen was sentenced today to eighteen years in federal prison, for engaging in a violent extortion scheme, shooting at a federal officer, drug dealing, and bank fraud.  …

BART’s schedule will change on August 10, 2026, with targeted improvements that will enhance reliability and reduce wait times for some riders. By making a change in how trains travel …

OAKLAND, Calif. – Twenty-seven years ago, Max Korten was a young ranger in the Sierra Nevada, leading campfire talks for the U.S. Forest Service. Tuesday, the East Bay Regional Park …

Smart Tools, Myth-busting Tips, and Assistance Programs Can Help Households and Businesses Manage Seasonal Cooling Costs Oakland, Calif. — As warmer temperatures push energy use higher, Pacific Gas and Electric …

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — The first two human cases in 2026 of West Nile virus in Santa Clara County residents have been reported to the County of Santa Clara …

WALNUT CREEK, CA —  A five-county coalition of taxpayer advocates, transit reformers, and civic leaders announced a campaign to defeat the regional transit sales tax slated for the November ballot. …

John Muir Health is celebrating 25 years of bringing free health care directly to underserved communities through its Mobile Health Clinic program — a milestone that reflects decades of partnership, …

OAKLAND, Calif. — The East Bay Regional Park District has appointed Chris Wyckoff as Assistant General Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure, effective July 14, 2026. In this newly created role, …

BART’s schedule will change on August 10, 2026, with targeted improvements that will enhance reliability and reduce wait times for some riders. By making a change in how trains travel …

The Alameda Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in a June 11 shooting in the City of Antioch. According to police, on the evening of June 11, Alameda …

Here is an updated look at July 4 celebrations across Contra Costa County — which include firework shows, parades, music and more. As a reminder, all fireworks in Contra Costa …

Metropolitan Transportation Commission announces Regional Transit Funding Measure campaign has submitted enough qualified signatures to appear on Bay Area ballots across five counties SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA — The Metropolitan …

Hometown Restaurants Can Apply for More Than 200 Grants of $5,000 Each, Deadline to Apply is June 30 Oakland, Calif. — For the sixth straight year, The PG&E Corporation Foundation …

OAKLAND, Calif. — The East Bay Regional Park District has completed the purchase of 4.5 acres of land from the City of Livermore to add to Doolan Canyon Regional Preserve …

According to Zillow, 242 cities across the country now have “starter homes” costing at least $1 million. Zillow reports that nationwide, the typical starter home is worth $198,659, up 1.7% …

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department was notified of a case of measles in a Santa Clara County resident who visited public places …

The BART Board of Directors has adopted a balanced FY27 budget ($1.2B Operating and $828M Capital) for what will be a defining year in its history of providing safe and …

Fares are changing July 1, 2026 across the San Francisco Bay Ferry system.  Systemwide changes will include route-specific fare adjustments in FY 2027 and FY 2028, replacing the previous uniform …