Oklahoma judge denies State Farm's motions to dismiss hail claim lawsuits, citing agent liability. Cases against insurer ...

After receiving a bye in the first round of the North Coast Section Division 6 playoffs, Ferndale's girls basketball team won comfortably in its first test, the second-seeded Wildcats beating ...

Contra Costa County readers are in for a bumpy 2026, with four library branches set to go dark for months at a time while crews tackle decades of deferred maintenance. The most painful hit lands March ...

The Contra Costa County Library is issuing a reminder to the Pinole community that the Pinole Library will close its doors for a comprehensive renovation starting Sunday, March 1. The […] ...

O’Dowd fends off Liberty, advances to D1 championship. Cornerstone Christian, Heritage girls also advance to section title ...

Bishop O’Dowd uses late surge to outduel Acalanes. Brandon Hahn leads Granada to stellar win over Monte Vista. Lexi Le shines as Acalanes defeats Alameda.

The Lincoln boys basketball team won a record fifth straight San Francisco Section crown by beating Lowell 63-58. Meanwhile, the Washington girls claimed their 10th section title.

Facilities in Pinole, Kensington, Antioch and Walnut Creek will shut down for up to 12 months starting at various times in 2026.

After losing its third starter to a season-ending injury in recent weeks, St. Ignatius responded with a 64-42 win over Valley Christian in Central Coast Section Open Division basketball action.

Federal officials are subjecting some states to higher scrutiny in an antifraud campaign, as the president rails against California and states led by Democrats. By Tony Romm The Trump administration ...

Be sure to catch USCG Auxiliary Offer Boat America Class on the Benicia Patch calendar ...