Use of Flock cameras under review in Alameda County
KRON4's Will Tran reports. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/use-of-flock-cameras-under-review-in-alameda-county/
Two Marys’ Mercantile Turns One
Two Marys’ Mercantile—equal parts mercantile, community space, and creative hub—is celebrating its one-year anniversary this Valentine’s Day, and in true Two Marys’ fashion, they’re throwing a party. Their origin story is classic Alameda. Two longtime best friends—neither of whom is actually named Mary—dreamed up...
Waffle Report: The Classic Cadence of Loard’s Ice Cream in San Leandro
There is a specific cadence to a Saturday afternoon that calls for a slower pace. In San Leandro, Loard’s Ice Cream operates on a frequency that feels distinctly nostalgic—a place where the air is filled with the smooth, melodic strains of lounge-style jazz piano rather than the frantic energy of a modern dessert shop.
Bay Area suburb tops list of safest cities in California for 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An East Bay suburb has reclaimed the top spot as California’s safest city, an annual survey shows. Danville, located in the San Ramon Valley east of Oakland, was ranked as California’s No. 1 safest city for 2026, according to SafeWise. Last year, the online safety resource website ranked it No....
Bay Area veterinarians report spike in deadly, contagious disease affecting dogs
Veterinarians advise that vaccinations and early treatment for leptospirosis are crucial for survival.
Stanford’s Date Drop Matchmaking Algorithm Creates Campus Dating Frenzy
Stanford's student-created "Date Drop" algorithm has captivated campus, matching nearly 2,500 undergrads weekly based on compatibility questions. The platform features "Play Cupid" and "Shoot Your Shot" options, with creators responding to feedback by adding filters.
Palo Alto considers shutting down railroad crossing after series of suicides
The Churchill Avenue railroad crossing in Palo Alto has long been a known spot for people looking to harm themselves. It's a reputation the city is taking steps to change.
Hayward Man Gets Prison In $2.5 Million DoorDash ‘Phantom Orders’ Hustle
A Hayward resident is among five people who just learned the hard way that fake takeout does not pay. All five were sentenced in federal court this week for a “phantom orders” scam that drained more than $2.5 million from DoorDash. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman imposed prison terms that range from time...
We Have an Official Opening Date for Slice House Pizza’s New East Bay Location
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – We finally have an official opening date for Slice House by Tony Gemignani’s newest East Bay location. It’s my favorite East Coast style pizza in the Bay Area, so I’m very excited that there will be another branch. And this one even has an exclusive slice that’s a tribute to Gemignani’s family.
Ex-San Leandro City Council member pleads guilty in East Bay bribery case, agrees to...
Former San Leandro City Council member Bryan Azevedo pleaded guilty in a corruption case tied to a far-reaching East Bay bribery scheme.

















