Bay Area News

Sabrina Landreth, the former East Bay Regional Parks general manager, has filed a legal claims against the park district. Within the 7-page filing, it is seeking damages based on retaliation, …

OAKLAND, Calif. — Valentine’s Day brings flowers, candy and declarations of endless love — but it’s also when Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) tends to see an uptick in power …

Eligible Customers May Receive Up to $1,800 in Combined Bill Credits through REACH and Match My Payment Programs Oakland, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is committing $50 …

OAKLAND – Former San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo pleaded guilty in federal court today to engaging in a conspiracy to accept bribes in exchange for using his official …

On Thursday, Bay Area Rapid Transit will receive a report which could result in the closure of 15 BART stations over the next 2-years should voters not approve a sales …

OAKLAND – Nine associates of the Oakland-based “Ghost Town” gang have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 60 years in prison for a series of armed robberies targeting …

Stockton, CA – In honor of Black History Month, Gold Runner will run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Black History Month Festival. The event …

New report shows BART service would be set back to 1976 levels & close up to 15 stations, stressing urgency for five county regional funding measure SF Bay Area — …

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4:46 pm, the Petaluma Police Department received a call regarding an armed robbery at Gold Rush Jewelers at 385 North McDowell Blvd. Officers responded …

Pleasanton, Calif. – The Alameda County Fair is proud to announce that legendary R&B group Boyz II Men will perform live at the Fair as part of the Big O Tires Concert …

 Crime on BART plummeted in 2025, a testament to the hard work of the BART Police Department and the effectiveness of BART’s investment in initiatives and infrastructure that both increase …

December ridership rose 13.5% year over year, capping a year of steady growth for BART. The ridership gains reflect the continued impact of the New BART experience, a systemwide focus on customer experience …

OAKLAND, Calif. — East Bay Regional Park District staff are deeply saddened by the passing of Doug McConnell, beloved longtime host of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell on NBC. Doug’s storytelling …

OAKLAND – A federal grand jury has indicted four defendants, Afatupetaiki Faasisila, 20, of San Bruno, Jose Herrada-Aragon, 20, of Concord, Andres Palestino, 19, of Concord, and Tom Parker Donegan, …

On Tuesday, the East Bay Regional Park District is likely to adopt a resolution bringing back Robert Doyle as interim General Manager. According to the staff report, sstaff recommends that …

Oakland, CA — The East Bay Regional Park has launched a Community Engagement Grant Pilot Program, a new funding opportunity designed to strengthen the Park District’s ability to reach and …

The Sonoma County Office of the District Attorney says Shawn Naputi, of Richmond, was sentenced to more than 5 years for a theft spreed across eleven bay area counties. On …

Sonoma County resident died this past weekend after consuming wild mushrooms. Statewide, there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning, including three deaths and three liver transplants, between Nov. 18 …

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement following Valero’s update that it will idle its Benicia refinery and continue to supply California’s market through a combination of existing …

OAKLAND, Calif. — The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired approximately 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.), strengthening long-term efforts to …

OAKLAND, Calif. — On Jan. 1, 2026, the East Bay Regional Park District launches the 2026 Trails Challenge — the program’s 33rd annual edition — inviting the public to explore …

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air District is issuing the winter season’s third Spare the Air Alert for Thursday, January 1, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or …

OAKLAND, Calif. —Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will cut electric rates for the fourth time in two years on January 1, 2026. Natural gas rates also are going down. …

The Morgan Hill Police Department announced the arrest of an Antioch and Oakland man in connection with a stolen vehicle and burglary crew.  According to police, on December 29, 2025, …

With the new year starting next Thursday, the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) reminds drivers that tolls at the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges will go up by 50 cents …