Fremont Animal Services found five abandoned dogs in different city areas, sparking concerns of neglect and a shared source. They are investigating and seeking public assistance.

Hundreds gathered on Van Ness to protest the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good, joining a nationwide 'ICE Out For Good' weekend demanding accountability.

Dublin teachers overwhelmingly voted no confidence in Superintendent Chris Funk, pressing the board over a $3.6M budgeting error and stalled contract talks. Town halls and a board meeting are set this week.

The Chevron Richmond Refinery experienced flaring due to operational issues, prompting a Level 1 Hazmat notice but no action from the public. The refinery addressed safety concerns on social media.

The city Trump declared beyond salvation just posted better murder statistics than two of Texas's biggest law-and-order strongholds. Oakland's 13 homicides per 100,000 residents now undercuts Houston's 13.8 and Dallas's 13.6, demolishing years of political rhetoric about Democratic cities spiraling into chaos.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's wildfire mitigation efforts are hindered by delays and regulatory challenges from California State Parks, leading to reduced accomplishments and high compliance costs.

Neighbors in East Oakland are 'adopting' street corners where day laborers gather, watching for ICE and alerting advocates to possible enforcement. Volunteers say presence and documentation make workers feel safer.

A December UC Merced report links summer immigration enforcement to a 2.9% drop in California private‑sector employment — roughly 447,000 jobs lost, with noncitizen workers hit hardest.

Berkeley’s long-running food pantry will stop distributing groceries at the end of January after merger talks collapsed, leaving volunteers racing to fill the gap.

An interactive Chronicle database compiles thousands of California inspection reports and flags possible patient-harm incidents. What Bay Area patients should know before choosing care.

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest park ranger in America and an activist, died at 104 in Richmond. Her life emphasized civil rights and historical narratives.

Lu Lu's House says it collected 500+ toys in Los Angeles and will distribute them in a holiday giveaway with city partners. The Oakland nonprofit runs shelters and job programs for people re-entering society.

Oakland fire crews and Santa rolled into Kaiser Oakland this week, posing by Engine 15 and Truck 4 and handing out holiday cheer to young patients. The visit was part of the department’s Random Acts outreach.