San Francisco braces for crowds as Bay Area heat wave drives visitors to coast
San Francisco emergency crews say they are preparing for a uptick in calls as inland residents head to the coast to escape a Bay Area heat wave expected to break March temperature records in some areas. Fire officials warn visitors to watch for dangerous currents at Ocean Beach, stay hydrated, check on vulnerable...
Unhoused populations face adverse effects in record-breaking heat wave
Temperatures in Berkeley will climb into the mid-90s this week amid a Bay Area heat wave. A heat advisory will remain in effect for Berkeley from Monday morning to Friday night. The National Weather Service stated that this weather will create an elevated risk for individuals who are sensitive to...
Authorities on edge due to planned beach takeovers in Alameda
The allegedly planned “beach takeovers” had police on edge in the East Bay Sunday, leading to an increase in patrols. Alameda PD said in its notice on Facebook that the parties have led to unintended but “dangerous consequences” in the past. A parks district officer told...
10-Year-Old Boy Stabs 7-Year-Old Girl At Luxury Area School
A 10-year-old boy stabbed a 7-year-old girl at a luxury area school.
Bay Area fans gather to watch 98th Oscars as award show brings life into...
Hollywood's biggest night breathed life into Bay Area cinema as movie lovers gathered at the Cinelounge in Tiburon. "Big night for the bay, it's wonderful to think of all the fine actors that come out of Oakland of this whole area."
Chez Panisse is a Bay Area icon. Does its new restaurant live up to...
Crowds are waiting hours to try Bar Panisse, the hotly anticipated Berkeley restaurant with simple plates like beans, a green salad and roast chicken. Here’s what our critic thought.
BART Officials: It’s Either a New Tax or ‘Doomsday Scenario’
(This content was created with the help of AI.) Bay Area riders may soon be asked to decide on a new sales tax that would bolster their signature rail system. The New York Times reports that Bay Area Rapid Transit, which once shuttled packed trains of commuters to and from San Francisco, is now carrying less than...
Oakland’s Ryan Coogler leads ‘Sinners’ to 4 Oscars in big night for Bay Area...
The Bay Area was among the biggest winners at the 98th Academy Awards as Oakland’s Ryan Coogler and his cinematographer, Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw, made Oscars history.
Google Razed 80 Acres in Downtown San Jose. Then… Nothing Happened.
A conceptual rendering of downtown San Jose after redevelopment. | Google / Downtown West Mixed-use Plan. A plan by Google to redevelop an 80-acre portion of downtown San Jose is no longer moving forward, leaving the area, where some buildings have already been demolished, vacant. As Julia Prodis Sulek reports in The...
The Baker Next Door opens in downtown Redwood City
The Baker Next Door opened on August 13, 2024, in downtown Redwood City. Co-founders Jenna and Brian created the bakery and cafe as a neighborhood spot for fresh breads, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and coffee. All food is made on-site by skilled bakers and baristas.

















