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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area parking lot that sits on top of a sacred tribal shell mound dating back 5,700 years has been returned to the Ohlone people by the Berkeley City Council after a settlement with developers who own the land.

A Berkeley, California, parking lot, that was built over a sacred tribal shell has been returned to the Ohlone tribe. A commemorative park is planned to be built on the cultural site.

The 2.2-acre tract sits on top of a sacred tribal shell mound dating back 5,700 years.

The Berkeley City Council unanimously approved a plan to turn what is currently a parking lot atop a shell mound over to the Ohlone people.

East Bay leaders and law enforcement are joining forces to get a handle on crime.

Schaaf wants to streamline the state’s maze of programs to apply for housing funds while expanding its use of bond funds and federal tax credits to build housing.

(KRON) — Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced that she is running for California state treasurer in 2026. Schaaf, a Democrat who served as Oakland Mayor from 2015 until she was termed out in 2023, is the first candidate to enter the race. Current State Treasurer Fiona Ma, who has held the office since […]

A group of abortion rights advocates rallied at Oakland City Hall demanding Mifepristone, commonly used in abortions, remain legal and available.

More than 10 West Berkeley organizations will benefit.