The BART Board of Directors on Thursday elected Melissa Hernandez to become the new president of the board and Edward Wright as the new vice president.

Authorities are investigating the death of a 27-year-old inmate who died in custody this week after he was found unresponsive at an Oakland courthouse.

A man who was shot and killed in Oakland the day before Thanksgiving has been identified as 36-year-old Terrill James ...

With too much going on this past week, I find myself without a solid, singular subject for my final column in print of 2025. Grab bag it is!

In the wake of a mass shooting this past weekend during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia, Rabbis within Tri-Valley’s Jewish community remain undaunted through their mourning as local ...

Taking his annual look at California governance, Lee Ohanian, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford and UCLA economist, pulls no punches. It was ugly.

In the spirit of the holiday season and tradition, annual decorative light displays throughout the Tri-Valley help families make magical memories.

There are a number of strategic tax opportunities individuals and families must take advantage of before Dec. 31 to maximize contributions to charity and minimize tax liabilities. Here's four of them.

A Union City woman who allegedly shot a teenager last month in San Ramon was arraigned Wednesday on charges of attempted ...

BART will raise fares by 6.2% on New Year's Day, citing inflation and long-term financial pressures, even as ridership continues to climb across much of the transit system, the transit agency said.

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A sweet, smart and eager 5-year-old cattle dog mix who can’t wait to be your loyal sidekick, Parker loves being included in everyday adventures, whether that’s hiking, neighborhood strolls, yard play ...