Early voting trends emerge ahead of Election Day
Though early in-person voting is breaking records in some battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia, the early voting turnout is not quite as large as it was in 2020, because of the pandemic. But this time around, the stakes feel higher, according to many Bay Area voters.
Bay Area woman alleges Diddy and entourage 'gang raped' her in Orinda: lawsuit
Diddy is currently being held in federal custody in Brooklyn on three criminal charges.
Cal Shakes Theater in Orinda closing after 50 years
Cal Shakes, a beloved East Bay theater company in Orinda, could be facing its final act after 50 years.
Victim in deadly Orinda road-rage incident identified
Authorities have identified the man who was shot following a heated road rage incident that sent shockwaves in Orinda.
Rare deadly shooting in Orinda tied to road rage
A man was shot and killed Thursday in Orinda in what neighbors say was a case of road rage.
East Bay pharmacy owner pleads for help after burglarized 4 times
A small pharmacy owner in the East Bay is asking the community for help, after her drug store was raided four times in the last five months by thieves.
Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver
The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.
Historic Bay Area theatre where Zendaya got her start to shut down if they don't raise $350,000
A staple in Bay Area theater, Calshakes, is on the verge of shutting down because of financial difficulties.
State Farm: Some Californians can keep home insurance, but something major won't be covered
Insurance giant State Farm says it will let certain California home insurance customers keep their coverage after all. But there's a major catch.
Car fire snarls traffic in Caldecott Tunnel
A truck fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel on Tuesday created a massive traffic jam in the East Bay.
Orinda Theatre scales back due to soaring PG&E bills
The Orinda Theatre will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays because the owners say their soaring Pacific Gas & Electric bills make it too expensive to open the cinema on those days.
Mountain lion spotted near Orinda home
An Orinda man says a mountain lion has been seen prowling near his home.
Power outage in Orinda affects BART
A power outage affecting about 2,000 PG&E customers was reported Thursday morning in Orinda.
High-speed pursuit ends in crash involving police vehicle, suspects in custody
A high-speed chase ended in a crash that involved a police vehicle in Contra Costa County on Wednesday. Officials say two suspects are in custody.
Zendaya donates $100K to Cal Shakes theater
Actress and Oakland native Zendaya is donating $100,000 to the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, which she says helped start her career.
East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits
A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits.
BART train derails, catches fire near Orinda, minor injuries reported
A Bay Area Rapid Transit train came off the tracks on Monday morning in between the Orinda and Lafayette stations, according to BART.
Car catches fire in Caldecott Tunnel
A vehicle fire in the Caldecott Tunnel impacted traffic during the evening commute on Tuesday.
2 suspects in custody after police interrupt burglary at Orinda home
Two suspects were arrested following the interruption of a home burglary by Orinda police on Tuesday morning, authorities said. A third suspect remains outstanding.
Deputy chase of driver ends in major injury wrong-way crash in Orinda
A driver allegedly trying to escape from police traveled the wrong way on Highway 24 and crashed head-on into another vehicle, causing serious injuries.