Oakland Roots officials defended the club's financial standing and future plans during a meeting addressing nearly $1.4 million in overdue rent and fees owed to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority.

A fire in Castro Valley, reportedly near Castro Valley Boulevard, is causing dark gray smoke to spread to Hayward as Alameda County firefighters work to contain the blaze.

A rapidly growing wildfire, dubbed the 'Little Fire,' near Pleasanton, California, has expanded to 700 acres, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. The blaze is threatening homes and structures in the area.

The Calhoun Fire is rapidly spreading in Alameda County, California, with authorities reporting no immediate threats to structures or issuing evacuation orders at this time.

Born Mark Sinclair in Alameda County, California, Vin Diesel transitioned from working as a bouncer and selling light bulbs to becoming one of Hollywood's most successful action stars.

One Fair Wage is advocating for a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage to $30 in Oakland and Alameda County, California, despite research suggesting potential negative economic outcomes from such hikes.