Alameda Health System says federal Medicaid changes could cost roughly $100M in 2027 and force the public hospital system to consider hundreds of layoffs across Highland and other East Bay sites.

The Teamsters Union has agreed to suspend their strike in the WCCUSD, following a tentative agreement including pay raises and medical benefits, while negotiations between the district and UTR continue.

The WCCUSD labor dispute sees some progress after a lengthy negotiation session, with teachers signaling optimism but a final agreement still pending ratification.

A laminated window sign at Oceanview Diner on Fourth Street set off a neighborhood flap; worker-owners say it was meant to protect immigrant staff and have clarified the wording.

Volunteers at Berkeley High are urging donations on Giving Tuesday to keep tutoring, college access and wellness programs afloat amid budget shortfalls and frozen grants.

Alameda launches the 12 Days of Alameda campaign to support local businesses during the holiday season, with themed shopping days, giveaways, and community engagement.

CHP increases patrols for Blackout Wednesday in memory of three students killed in a DUI crash in Piedmont last year, with community safety measures in place.

West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, represented by UTR, may strike over stalled contract negotiations, demanding higher raises and better benefits.

Employees strike at an Oakland McDonald's facing closure, upset over short notice and lack of transfer options, after past issues including a rodent infestation were reported.

Debate ensues in Fremont over a proposed 13-acre sports complex with a cricket field, raising concerns about noise and property damage while supporters cite the sport's growing local popularity.

UC Berkeley quietly closed its Multicultural Community Center this summer, student staff say, and administrators are now conducting a policy review while programs move elsewhere on campus.

The City of Hercules celebrates its 125th anniversary with a tree lighting event, inviting public participation in holiday festivities and community giving.

The Black Neighborhood nonprofit in Richmond distributed turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving, complemented by a benefit concert to raise funds for hunger relief.