Barbara Sobalvarro, founder of Antioch Friends of Animal Services, dies at 83
ANTIOCH — Barbara Sobalvarro, founder and honorary president of the Antioch Friends of Animal Services,...
Now two San Quentin prison staffers have been indicted over past two months
SAN QUENTIN — Federal prosecutors have been uncovering alleged crimes within the walls of California’s...
Diocese of Oakland proposes $117 million-plus fund in clergy sex abuse deal; victims’ attorneys call it ‘a scam and a sham’
OAKLAND — The Diocese of Oakland this week proposed creating a trust worth at least...
Lateefah Simon wins bid for Rep. Barbara Lee’s House seat
Lateefah Simon will take over Rep. Barbara Lee’s District 12 seat in the House of...
Oakland police were interviewing a woman over missing daughter when she texted her mom for help
OAKLAND — A 22-year-old man is facing charges that he raped a 16-year-old girl after...
They told a Hercules woman they were churchgoers and wanted to hold her $24,000 while she prayed. When she opened her eyes the money was gone
HERCULES — Two shadowy figures here were somehow able to convince a woman to hand...
San Leandro recording studio boss charged with murder
OAKLAND — The manager of a San Leandro recording studio has been arrested and charged...
‘We won’t sit idle’: Newsom, California officials prepare for Trump legal battles
On the heels of Donald Trump’s decisive victory to reclaim the White House, Gov. Gavin...
Alameda County judge accused of serious misconduct and lying in vehicular manslaughter case
DUBLIN — An Alameda County judge is facing allegations that she violated an important tenet...
Environment, parks and open space measures pass across the Bay Area and California
Environmentalists across the Bay Area were depressed Wednesday by the victory of Donald Trump —...