OAK's Guest Pass lets non‑fliers go past security to meet travelers or shop in post‑security terminals. Approvals are digital and TSA‑reviewed.

A festive trolley pairs an hour tasting at Concannon with a lit-up crawl through Livermore's best-decorated streets, finishing at Deacon Dave’s show-stopping display.

Bay Lights 360 will relight the Bay Bridge next March with 50,000 LEDs and broader visibility across the Bay.

Pittsburg police detained two people and seized an AK‑style rifle and a large amount of ammunition after a reported road‑rage incident near San Marcos Boulevard.

An Oakland plaintiffs’ firm has opened a securities probe into Rezolve AI after a short‑seller report and a debt‑heavy Crownpeak deal rattled investors. The outreach targets shareholders who say they lost money.

Placer County prosecutors say they charged dozens tied to a multi‑county fencing ring after a probe that recovered more than $700,000 in stolen merchandise. A consolidated hearing is set for Dec. 22.

A resident was found deceased in Concord, with three injured individuals hospitalized. The incident, stemming from a domestic issue with no ongoing threat, is under investigation by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office.

At Sather Gate, Berkeley’s Chabad lit the first Hanukkah candle and honored victims of the Bondi Beach attack as students and administrators stood together.

EBMUD has raised rates to fund a decade-long capital plan and a major ultraviolet overhaul at Orinda, leading to modest monthly increases for many East Bay households.

A gas pipe explosion destroyed a family home in Hayward, causing six injuries and prompting a community fundraising effort and an investigation into the response to the known gas leak.

Oakland enforces parking meters on Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. to improve space turnover and support local businesses. The initial 30-day period will include warnings before fines are issued.

San Pablo police posted photos saying a suspect was arrested after two gunpoint robberies; officers recovered the handgun used and booked the person into custody.

Bombera took home the 2025 Nosh Award for best restaurant, earning praise for wood‑fired, California‑Mexican dishes and a neighborhood vibe.