A former racetrack was a model of Bay Area development. 20 years later, it...
The former horse racing track has become a model of Bay Area development for places like Treasure Island.
The 7 Best Restaurants We Reviewed in the 925 This Year
A big part of my day involves visiting and photographing restaurants around the 925 for you, our readers. Here at the Bay Area Telegraph, we’ve had a busy start to 2026. I’ve already visited and reviewed 10+ restaurants, and our team has been busy too. These are 7...
Man charged with murder in East Bay shooting of ex-girlfriend’s mother, brother
A 32-year-old man on Tuesday was charged with murder in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother at their Pleasanton home.
Contest captures local photographer talent
Local photographers can get ready to display their photographs. The 31st Annual Juried Photography Exhibit for Fremont residents and Fremont photography club members will be held from April 4 to May 8. The event is a joint venture of Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC), the Fremont Photographic Society and the...
Jury deliberates case of Los Gatos mother who hosted underage drinking parties
A jury in San Jose began deliberations Tuesday, as a Los Gatos mother Shannon O'Connor faces 63 felony and misdemeanor counts related to accusations that she hosted parties with alcohol for underage teens, and encouraged them to drink and engage in sexual activity. The defense acknowledged that she made bad...
Newly hired Stanford surgeon involved in medical malpractice suit alleging wrongful patient death
Sunhee Kim — a clinical assistant professor of surgery who joined Stanford School of Medicine in 2025 — is under investigation by Massachusetts’ Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) for medical malpractice related to the death of Daniel Janco, a thoracic patient under her care as a resident at St. Elizabeth’s...
Bay Area tech company that ‘precisely allocates every human resource’ lays off dozens
The company is down billions in value from its 2020 highs.
5 Best Burger Spots in Sunnyvale that Locals Rave About
Sunnyvale sits right in Silicon Valley, surrounded by tech campuses and lunch spots—so it’s no surprise the burger competition is fierce. From legendary old‑school bars to modern downtown joints, these are the places locals name first. 1. St. John’s Bar & Grill. If you ask a...
15 Happiest Cities in The USA
Have you ever wondered if the place you live affects your mood, your outlook, maybe even your entire life? Location matters more than most people think. The people around you, the opportunities available, even the weather patterns can shape daily contentment in ways we barely notice until we experience somewhere...
Man charged in Pleasanton double killings of ex-girlfriend’s mom, brother
Allen Swadley, 32, is charged with two counts of murder with special circumstances in the Feb. 18 shooting deaths of Lori Simonds, 67, and her son, Evan Simonds, 28, in Pleasanton. Authorities said the killings occurred at the family's home near Ken Mercer Sports Park; Swadley was arrested the following...

















