A Federal Reserve survey found 49% of adults under 30 lived with a parent in 2025, up sharply since 2019. Housing costs, debt and job-market weakness are driving the shift.

T. Denny Sanford, the billionaire donor behind Sanford Health and the San Diego Zoo’s Elephant Valley, has died at 90. His gifts reshaped hospitals and public projects and prompted tough questions.

It walked right up to the fire engine, wheezing from the smoke, and the crew of Engine 29 cupped a tiny mask over the pigeon's beak. The 15-second clip of what happened next has more views than most Oakland stories get in a year — and the tiny mask has a backstory the video never mentions.

Oakland will stop entering private yards for wildfire vegetation inspections after reported attacks on crews; the city says it may use drones and AI as alternatives.

Leaky infrastructure forced Campbell to drain and close its 75‑year‑old community pool, shifting classes to Westmont High while the city plans a replacement.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival returns July 24–26 with expanded daily tickets and a renewed focus on raising money for local nonprofits.

San Francisco's aging elevators are fueling a surprisingly lucrative pipeline of union tech jobs, with apprenticeships fiercely competitive and local pay near $130K.

A tentative deal between UC Berkeley and the lecturers’ union will end the Fall Program for First Semester, moving about 600 students into majors and offering buyouts and rehiring rights for instructors.

Steph Curry was honored with the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his Oakland-focused Eat. Learn. Play foundation. The nonprofit says it has delivered millions of meals and rebuilt schoolyards across the district.

San José opened libraries and community centers as cooling centers during today’s heat advisory. Residents should confirm hours and follow heat‑safety tips.

Street vendors told Oakland City Council that stepped‑up enforcement is squeezing livelihoods; the city says safety measures and a vendor clinic are part of its response.

San Francisco is weighing a $1.975M payout after a 70-year-old cyclist was doored by a city vehicle. Advocates say the case highlights the need for employee training and protected bike lanes.

PG&E plans targeted shutoffs Wednesday and Thursday across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin as hot, windy conditions raise wildfire risk.