Essie Justice Group bails out 2 Black moms for Mother’s Day
OAKLAND, Calif. — Two Black women who would have otherwise been behind bars due to a lack of money get …
Muwekma Ohlone Chairwoman Charlene Nijmeh mulls Congressional bid
Charlene Nijmeh once found the idea of becoming chairwoman of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe confounding, but things changed when her …
Fremont seeks state funds for $35M affordable housing project
FREMONT, Calif. — The Fremont City Council has granted city staff permission to seek state funds in order to convert …
Newark Unified school board appoints new superintendent
NEWARK, Calif. — The Newark Unified School District Board of Education unanimously appointed Penelope DeLeon to the position of superintendent …
Newark Unified school board set to appoint new superintendent on Thursday
NEWARK, Calif. — The Newark Unified School District has a new superintendent, pending an official vote from the Board of …
Statehouse briefs | Bills on social housing, naloxone affordability, caste discrimination clear initial hurdles
SACRAMENTO — It's been a busy month at the state Legislature, where several bills from local lawmakers made it through …
Newark’s tax revenue rises as prices soar: A silver lining to higher costs
NEWARK, Calif. — Newark's increasing cost of living is making it difficult for residents to afford, but it is benefiting …
Eden area briefs | Hayward adds fresh faces to city leadership
Hayward City Council appoints Bonilla to replace Márquez Earlier this month, the Hayward City Council appointed Planning Commissioner Ray Bonilla …
Real estate market in southern Alameda County remains sluggish
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — Southern Alameda County is experiencing a decline in real estate activity because of persistent challenges with …
Hindu community speaks out against anti-caste bill at Fremont City Council
FREMONT, Calif. — Members of the Hindu community spoke out against an anti-caste bill proposed by State Sen. Aisha Wahab …
Elisa Márquez sworn in as Alameda County supervisor for District 2
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Alameda County Board of Supervisors officially welcomed Elisa Márquez as the new appointee to the District …
Newark Unified school board appoints, swears in Carina Valencia Plancarte to fill board vacancy
NEWARK, Calif. — Carina Valencia Plancarte has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Newark Unified School District Board …
California records historic snowpack
PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. — As California experiences increasingly pronounced weather extremes, the state Department of Water Resources is reporting that …
Muwekma Ohlone chair presses Rep. Ro Khanna on federal recognition
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Chair Charlene Nijmeh confronted Rep. Ro Khanna (D-District 17) late last week during …
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses support for Sikhs, minorities in India amid crackdown
WASHINGTON — In a rare display of solidarity, a member of the House of Representatives has unequivocally expressed support for …
Alameda County supes appoint Hayward City Council member Elisa Márquez to fill District 2 vacancy
Editor's note: This article was updated to include how the supervisors voted in each round. ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. — The …
Assemblymember Liz Ortega pushes to make Narcan affordable as FDA approves over-the-counter sales
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the over-the-counter sale of Narcan, a nasal spray that can …
Shakespeare meets ‘Stranger Things’ in Chabot College’s rendition of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
HAYWARD, Calif. — At Chabot College, theater professor Dov Hassan has taken Shakespeare's classic comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and …
Hayward City Council approves $500K for tenant legal services
HAYWARD, Calif. — The Hayward City Council has awarded $500,000 to five partner agencies to provide legal services and anti-displacement …