Ben & Jerry’s Board Blowup: Oakland Activist Booted As Parent Cries Misconduct
Magnum filed court papers accusing former Ben & Jerry’s chair Anuradha Mittal of misconduct and says the independent board has shrunk to two members amid an audit of the charity.
Oakland Dad Says Cybertruck Door Flew Open on Highway Ramp With Baby in Back
An Oakland father says his Cybertruck's rear door swung open on a Highway 24 ramp with his infant inside. Service records and a repurchase offer now raise fresh safety questions.
Golden Gate Suicide Nets Drop Jump Deaths To Zero In Late 2025
New numbers and local reporting show zero confirmed suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge in the second half of 2025 after stainless‑steel nets were completed. Officials and research advocates call the early results a major win for means‑restriction efforts.
Drug Cocktail Behind Bay Area Chess Star Daniel Naroditsky's Death, Coroner Rules It Accidental
Toxicology shows methamphetamine and kratom compounds in Daniel Naroditsky's system; North Carolina medical examiners ruled his October death an accidental poisoning.
Beloved Bay Area TV Host and Environmental Advocate Doug McConnell Passes Away at 80
Doug McConnell, host of "Bay Area Backroads" and environmental advocate, died at 80 due to stroke complications. His storytelling and conservation efforts left a lasting impact on the Bay Area community.
From Nova Nightmare to SF Shul: Festival Survivors Pack Local Sanctuary
Survivors Ziv Abud and Eliya Cohen spoke Sunday at Congregation Chevra Thilim, recounting the Nova festival shelter attack and Cohen's roughly 505‑day captivity.
San Mateo 911 Dispatcher Says County Retaliated After She Blew Whistle on Boss
A Redwood City dispatcher says she was bullied after reporting a supervisor and has sued San Mateo County, alleging retaliation that she says led to a miscarriage.
Alameda Renters Skip Town, Leave 7-Foot Lizard Clinging To Blinds
A seven‑foot ornate Nile monitor was found in an Alameda rental after tenants moved out; police and animal‑control partners removed it and transferred it to East Bay Vivarium.
SF's Free Ticket Out of Town Is a Tough Sell on the Streets
San Francisco still funds one-way travel to reunite people experiencing homelessness, but just 444 accepted the offer last year. Advocates say relocation helps some but can displace others.












