East Bay Commuters: Friday Morning BART Protest Closes Some SF Stations

The protesters, who had gathered on the Montgomery platform, were moving to the Embarcadero station.

BART Shares Safety Tips In Wake of Washington Metropolitan Transit Tragedy

84 people were hospitalized and one person died after a Washington D.C. Metro tunnel filled with smoke on Monday. [VIDEO]

Weekly Snow Report for Piedmont Residents Headed to Tahoe

Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow

Heads Up, BART Commuters: Friday Protest Could Disrupt Service

The protest is planned at 7 a.m. on the Montgomery platform, with demands including charges be dropped against the "Black Friday 14."

What's Different About Girl Scout Cookies This Year

The “holidays” – the 98th annual Girl Scout cookie sales – are weeks away, but we have some tools to guide your search for cookie goodness.

New Nonprofit Aims to Save Animals

Bica Coffehouse in Oakland Unveils Shelter Pet Art Exhibit in Support of PALS East Bay.

District Attorney Selected as Outstanding Citizen of the Year

O’Malley was sworn in as the County’s first female elected District Attorney in 2011.

AC Transit To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Changes

Ridership is up, and changes are in the works for routes, primarily on weekends.

Day 11: Spare The Air Alerts Continue, No Burning Allowed in Piedmont

We've now tied last year's record of 11 consecutive Spare the Air days.

How Piedmont Residents Can Cut Down Energy Costs at Home

Follow these tips and you may save yourself some cash.

Two Most Important Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu This Winter

One key tip: Don't forget to clean and sanitize your keyboard!

Piedmont Residents May Need to Take Some Extra Steps This Tax Season, Experts Say

Information about how the Affordable Care Act applies to your tax returns

Alameda County Household Waste Centers Expand Their Hours

The centers are also now accepting electronic waste.

Still No Burning Allowed, Piedmont: Yet Another 'Spare the Air' Alert Issued for Thursday

This marks the seventh straight 'no burn' day in the region– and 13th this season.

Alameda Co. Resident Contracts Measles After Visiting Disney Theme Park

The resident is one of nine cases in which people caught the illness and reported visiting either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure.

Weekly Snow Report for Piedmont Residents Headed to Tahoe

Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow

Extra Christmas Trees Turn into Animal Treats at the Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo would like to thank Crystal River Christmas Trees in Alameda for donating their leftover trees to the Zoo animals.

No, Posting This 'Privacy Notice' on Your Facebook Page Won't Actually Do Anything

A Facebook hoax is making the rounds. Have you fallen for it?

Piedmont Commuters: Parking Fees About to Go Up at Several BART Stations

Increases are slated for this month.

Another 'No Burn' Day in Piedmont: 'Spare the Air' Alert Issued for Monday

Violators can face fines up to $500.

No More Plastic Bags, Rubbers for Prisoners and Paid Sick Time: 15 New CA Laws in 2015

Here are 15 of the new laws that are going into effect this year.

Undocumented Immigrants Now Can Apply For CA Driver's Licenses

While controversial, the law is intended to improve safety on the road, officials say.

Saturday 'Spare the Air Alert' Issued for Piedmont, East Bay

“It’s your air as well and together we want to protect it,” Bay Area Air Quality Management District officials said today.

Unique Heisman Trophy Cufflink Found in East Bay

Is this your cufflink?

Have You Made Your 2015 New Year's Resolutions, Piedmont?

We want to hear from you. What are your New Year’s resolutions and how will you keep them?

First Sierra Nevada Snowpack Survey Finds More Than Last Year

Officials say California still needs much more rain and snow in order to end the drought, which is now in its fourth consecutive year.

Snow Report for Piedmont Residents Headed to Tahoe

Plus, check the road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow

How to Spot Impaired Drivers

Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports that someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes.

Frigid Temps Prompt Oakland City Officials to Open Warming Centers

The centers are available to both Oakland and Emeryville residents.

Wind Advisory for Piedmont, East Bay in Effect Until Noon

Officials say freezing temperatures are possible tonight and on New Year's Day.

2014 in Review: Most Memorable Patch Stories from NorCal to SoCal

Loss of Robin Williams; SF Giants win World Series; Napa quake and more

10 Must-See Videos of 2014 From Across California

If you missed any of these viral videos this year, here's your chance to catch up.

Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Piedmont, East Bay

Winds will be the strongest in the hills of the North Bay and East Bay, according to forecasters. Plus, find power outage info for your area

DMV Prepared to Issue Driver Licenses Under AB 60

New law goes into effect Jan. 2.

Reopening Delayed for Oakland BART Station Entrance Under Construction

There is no scheduled date yet for its reopening, according to BART officials.

Gusty Winds and Frigid Temps Expected in Piedmont, East Bay Tonight

Wind gusts could reach up to 55 mph in the North and East Bay areas, according to the National Weather Service.

Monday 'Spare the Air Alert' Issued for Piedmont, East Bay

Today’s Spare the Air Alert marks the sixth of the winter season.

Bundle Up, Piedmont! Cold Weather A-Comin'

A front heading to Bay area from Canada may bring patchy frost and freezing temps this week.

Winter 'Spare the Air Alert' Issued for Piedmont, East Bay

The alert is the fifth so far this season since the Winter Spare the Air alert season started on Nov. 1.

Did Red Cross Help You and Loved Ones During This Year's Quakes, Floods or Fires?

Consider saying "thanks" by making a tax-deductible donation by year-end.