Sarah Ravani is a reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle, covering Oakland, the East Bay, and occasionally wildfires. Her work often intersects with themes of construction, real estate, and transportation, highlighting the dynamic issues within these sectors. Sarah's reporting has been featured in notable publications such as The Fresno Bee, San Antonio Express-News, and Yahoo News.
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Oakland, United States (Local)
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Sarah's reporting often involves local government announcements, crime, and community-related topics in Oakland. She also covers breaking news and evolving stories related to politics, protests, and housing issues in the region. Pitches should focus on local political developments, community-based initiatives or events that have a significant impact on Oakland residents. Sources with direct knowledge of local government policies or those deeply involved in community programs may find success reaching out to her for commentary.
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By: Sarah Ravani
Renderings of a proposed project to build a kids nature camp in a rural part of Castro Valley.
By: Sarah Ravani
Three days after he graduated from high school, Nader Hanna was hanging out in a Pleasanton parking lot with friends setting off fireworks. In a flash, his life changed.
By: Sarah Ravani
The dispute reflects a deeper problem about how to keep up with explosive demand for a sport that is popular among one of its fastest-growing communities.
By: Sarah Ravani
By Bullying. Abusing political connections. Unfair use of city resources.
By: Sarah Ravani
East Bay tenants and neighbors are left waiting to find out what happens next at this shopping center, which has lacked anchor tenants after the closure of a movie theater, supermarket and more.
Dining tables at Nilo restaurant are seen empty of customers in the afternoon at Blackhawk Plaza on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Danville, Calif. (Lea Suzuki/S.F. Chronicle)
By: Sarah Ravani
Dining tables at Nilo restaurant are seen empty of customers in the afternoon at Blackhawk Plaza on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Danville, Calif. (Lea Suzuki/S.F. Chronicle)
By: Sarah Ravani
Police in San Jose said complaints led them to an unpermitted nightclub operating on weekends in an industrial area, with admission fees, no ID checks and reports of violence.
By: Sarah Ravani
Police said the suspect burglarized a home overnight, stole a vehicle and was later arrested wearing clothing taken from the residence.
By: Sarah Ravani
Emergency crews rescue an injured person at the Garden of Eden swimming hole near Felton on Friday. The person was taken by ambulance to a nearby trauma center, authorities said.
