- December 12, 2025
Gas Explosion Near Hayward Spurs Federal, State and Local Investigations
In response, the utility company sent its own workers to the scene to isolate the damaged line and stop the flow of gas. Firefighters arrived
National Parks Changing Fee-Free Calendar
Here are the morning’s top stories on Tuesday, December 9, 2025… Californians hoping to take advantage of free entry days at national parks will see
New UC Berkeley Initiative Will Try to Close ‘Dangerous’ Data Gap in Women’s Sports
“An ACL injury today can be career-ending for a female athlete, but for their male counterparts, no longer,” Napolitano said. In an email to KQED,
Santa Clara DA Pushes to Charge Teenage Valley Fair Shooting Suspect as Adult
Greg Woods, a senior lecturer in the Department of Justice Studies at San José State University, said reverting to “tough on crime” laws would only
How Fear of Trump’s Immigration Blitz Is Changing Life in California Farm Towns
Sometimes the choice is more complicated – the U.S. isn’t as safe for them as it was, but its school districts still offer things like
The U.S. Produces a Lot of Food Waste. This Place Wants to Address It
The EPA says that methane is some 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere. “If food waste were its
Navigating Difficult Family Conversations This Holiday Season
Shutting down can be a common response to fighting with loved ones, according to Robyn Bloom, a therapist and director of adult services at Jewish
BART Service Halted From Hayward to North San José by Apparent Vandalism
The outages have left customers frustrated, and advocates warning of what the future of Bay Area public transit could look like without a major funding
Where to Find Free Thanksgiving 2025 Meals in the Bay Area
ACCFB is among the local food banks offering specialty food items as Thanksgiving approaches, based on requests from the community. This year, these items include
Oakland Violence Prevention Program at Risk as Skyline High Shooting Renews Urgency
The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and two minors were taken into custody, according to Oakland Police. Police said two