Lifestyle
East Bay Humane Society, SPCA, and Alameda Shelter Highlight Adoptable Pets
Jelly Bean, Dandy Lion, and Jasper are this week's featured pets looking for forever homes in the East Bay region.
5 Must-Read Books by Black Authors
From literary fiction to informative nonfiction, these books by Black authors are must-reads.
Bay Area High Schoolers Learn About Local Water Sources
Pilot program funded by Alameda County and East Bay Municipal Utilities District brings water education to classrooms.
Crime
Oakland Police Seek Suspected 'Prowler' Targeting Homes
Authorities describe a middle-aged man suspected of prowling outside Oakland residences in recent months.
Ebony Alert issued for missing Oakland teen
Authorities search for 15-year-old boy last seen Saturday night
Bribery and Perjury Case Against Bay Area Detective in Limbo Before Trial
Prosecutors' shifting stances delay the start of the trial against Oakland police detective Phong Tran.
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
Business
PG&E Electricity Bills Drop Again for Customers
Utility announces second rate reduction in three months, providing relief after years of price spikes.
PG&E Monthly Bills Dropping for Electricity Customers
Utility expects lower overall rates in 2026 compared to 2025, but bills still higher than a few years ago
PG&E Lowers Electric Prices for Fifth Time Since 2024
Company expects residential customer prices to be lower overall in 2026 than in 2025.
Entertainment
Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters' Named Centerpiece Film of 69th San Francisco International Film Festival
The West Coast premiere of the new movie will take place in Oakland as part of the annual film festival.
All About Zendaya's Parents, Mom Claire Stoermer and Dad Kazembe Ajamu Coleman
Zendaya's parents were both teachers, with her father later becoming her manager.
Greil Marcus' 'Mystery Train' Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Rock History
Influential book that defined rock journalism to be celebrated at Bay Area Book Festival event with Daveed Diggs
