With the election just a few weeks away, the City Council is weighing whether to up the maximum amount — $600 to $800 — that ...

Police must balance enforcing the law and keeping officers, suspects, and bystanders safe, says the Police Commission. Still, ...

Concord’s Epidemic Ale’s Oktoberfest has all the normal activities: collectible steins, German-style ales, pretzels, brats … ...

Lead contamination in Oakland schools reaches from those in deep East Oakland to the Oakland hills.

Some voting centers begin opening 11 days before Nov. 5, or Oct. 26. They’re open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lots more voting ...