Butterfly Dries Its Wings | Bison | Lasers | Serenity: CA In Photos

It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.

Lakeside Laps 5K, 10K, Half Marathon At Lake Chabot: Sign-Up Now

The event on July 20 will be followed by a festival featuring food, drinks, vendors, photo walls and more.

Update: 32 Parks Remain Shuttered Into Weekend

The East Bay Regional Park District has extended closures.

30 Parks Closed For Fire Danger: List Of East Bay Regional Parks

Dozens of parks are now closed and will not reopen until after the 4th of July — see the full list.

June’s Full Strawberry Moon: When To See It In Castro Valley

The moon will appear large as it peeks over the horizon.

Summer's Calling Bay Area Middle & High School Musicians, for Free

Jenny Lin Foundation's free 5-week music program starts June 10 & concludes with concert July 13. Join our band, orchestra or choir now!

A Garden Full Of Beautiful Flowers: Photos Of The Day

So many varieties and colors — as delightful as a nursery. The fragrance must be remarkable.

Where To Go Horseback Riding In The East Bay

East Bay Regional Parks have hundreds of miles of trails open to riders along with arenas, boarding, lessons and day camps.

California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening With $25 Minimum Wage Law

“Layoffs, reductions in premium pay rates, reductions in non-wage benefits, reductions in hours..."

‘Devil Comet’ Is Peaking: How To See It In CV Before It Disappears

The comet approaches every 71 years.

Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Castro Valley, When To See It

While not a total eclipse here, you will see a partial eclipse. Here is how much, and when to look skyward.

These Are CA's Top 10 Most-Polluted Cities, Report Says

The towns and cities that made the list — and those that did not — may surprise you.

Will I See The Solar Eclipse In Castro Valley?

While not a total eclipse here, you will see a partial eclipse. Here is how much, and when to look skyward.

$7.6M Upgrade Completed At Baywood Court In Castro Valley

Indoor and outdoor community spaces were enhanced, along with major remodeling of living quarters.

Volunteer Positions still available Special Olympics this weekend.

Special Olympics Basketball Tournament in Pleasanton is this Sat, March 23rd.

Int'l Space Station Visible Over Castro Valley: When To Look Up

You'll have four consecutive nights when conditions are optimal for seeing the space station.

Up To $30K Waste Prevention Grants In Castro Valley: Deadline Thurs.

Your business, school or nonprofit could score a grant to help with reusable food containers, refrigeration, bins and more.

Sunset Paints The Clouds With A Varied Palette: Photos Of The Day

From oranges to purples, this sunset is spectacular.

2 $11K Lottery Tickets Sold In NorCal

See which numbers were drawn Wednesday night.

Mushroom Pops Up Near Lake Chabot: Photo Of The Day

Recent storms have provided perfect conditions for mushrooms.

When Will Castro Valley See The Full Snow ‘Micromoon’

Supermoons are well known, but why is this full moon called a micromoon?

Park District Uses Carbonator To Dispose Of Dead, Dying Trees

The machine cuts down on emissions produced by burning piles of waste or transporting them long distances using diesel trucks.

1st United Credit Union Selected as a Food Bank Donation Spot

Donate food for Alameda County Community Food Bank at their branches all year.

The Full Wolf Moon And Why It Howls: When To See It In Castro Valley

The weather could leave you howling with joy at the amazing moonrise, or disappointed that clouds chose that minute to blot out the horizon.

Castro Valley Homeless Count: Volunteers Needed

The count will be held over a five hour period later this month, to get a snapshot of whether homeless efforts are helping.

December's Full Moon Arrives In Castro Valley

Native American tribes chose several names for the full moon including cold moon, long night moon, the winter maker moon, and the snow moon.

Winter Solstice Arrives In Bay Area Thursday, And You May See Meteors

The Ursid meteor shower is about to peak. The forecast pegs Friday and Saturday nights as the best chance for spotting shooting stars.

Airport Worker Wins $20M Off Scratcher Sold In Hayward

A Bay Area man who played a $30 scratcher on his lunch break is "set for life" after hitting the game's biggest jackpot.

Geminids, Bright Planets, More Reasons To Gaze At Castro Valley Skies

Fireball-Producing Geminds Highlight December Stargazing In Castro Valley.

Free Dump Day In Hayward: Register Now

The free dump day is planned for Dec. 9, but register now to get rid of old furniture, appliances and other stuff cluttering your garage.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Castro Valley?

Let us know where the holiday lights shine the brightest.

Cloud Shaped Like A Jellyfish: Photo Of The Week

With a rainbow stretching across it, photographer Sarah Simon believes that this cloud looks like a jellyfish.

Hayward PD Kicks Off Cops 4 Kids Toy Drive

The annual event helps provide gifts and necessary items, such as clothing and school supplies,​ to less fortunate families in Hayward.

Oakland Zoo Wolf Matriarch Euthanized

Siskiyou was taken back home to her pack after her euthanasia to give them time to understand her passing.

Spectacular Venus And Moon Pairing: What To Know In Castro Valley

Get your camera ready as the slender crescent moon and Venus will be just a degree apart.

Taurids Set Up Meteor Showers Through 2023: What To Know In CV

The Taurid meteor shower is about to peak. Timing of the peak, along with the forecast.

City Of Hayward Announces Trunk Or Treat Road Closures

The road closures will allow for a safe and fun event Saturday, Oct. 28, city officials say.

Park District Tackles Fire-Fuel Reduction with Biochar Project

The Tigercat 6050 Carbonator being used by East Bay Regional Park District's fire fuel reduction team turns carbon and ash into coal.

Bay Area Lottery Ticket Worth $2M

The scratch off ticket was sold at a Chevron station.

Goats Eat Their Way Through Park Grass: Photo Of The Day

No lawn mowers are needed with this herd near the former Nike Missile site. Here's a quick history lesson on the Nike Missiles.