Lifestyle
Oakland Curling Club Sees Surge in Interest After Olympics
The San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club is the only dedicated curling facility in California, offering 'learn to curl' workshops and beginner lessons.
Alameda Earns Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award
The East Bay city is one of only 32 in the U.S. to receive this distinction from the League of American Bicyclists.
San Francisco Celebrates Black Women Leaders
Annual event honors accomplished Bay Area trailblazers across generations and fields
Crime
Ukiah Man Charged for Holding Woman Hostage at Oakland Hotel
Authorities say the suspect forced the victim to engage in sex work against her will.
Authorities Suspect Human Trafficking in Missing East Bay Women Cases
FBI believes the disappearances of three young women are linked to a trucker.
RV Fire Shuts Down BART's Transbay Tube for Hours
Incident raises ongoing concerns about fire risks near homeless encampments along transit corridors.
Sports
Athletics Extend Long-Term Deal to Rookie Star Nick Kurtz
The Oakland Athletics lock up their young core, offering a lucrative contract to last year's AL Rookie of the Year.
Athletics Star Nick Kurtz Open to Contract Extension
Kurtz says he is "definitely open and interested" in signing long-term deal with Oakland
MLB Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Returns to Airwaves After Racial Slur Incident
Kuiper will call Giants spring training games and fill in for 10-15 regular season broadcasts.
Health
Kaiser Permanente Workers End 4-Week Strike
Nurses and other health care workers reach deal on wage increases after walkout in California and Hawaii
Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Names New CEO
Trevor Brand to assume role on March 30, partnering with chief medical executive Ursula Boynton.
Kaiser Permanente Workers End 4-Week Strike in California and Hawaii
Estimated 31,000 nurses and other healthcare workers to return to work after reaching deal on wages and staffing
Entertainment
Golden Gate Park's 2026 Free Concert Season Kickoff
Illuminate LIVE returns to the Golden Gate Bandshell with more free outdoor concerts.
Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.
Baby Keem's 'Ca$ino' Album Delivers Mature Introspection
The rapper's new release features collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Too $hort, and explores themes of fame, family, and volatility.
