15 Japanese Spots in Northern California That Locals Actually Love
California is the only U.S. state with all three remaining historic Japantowns: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles. That is no accident. For over a century, Japanese immigrants built something lasting in Northern California, quietly shaping its food culture one kitchen at a time. What grew from that dedication is something rare: a living tradition, not a trend.
6 injured in San Joaquin Delta boat cash during high school fishing competition
BRENTWOOD, Calif. - At least six people were injured near Brentwood on Sunday morning after two boats crashed in the San Joaquin Delta during a high school fishing competition. What we know:. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were sent just before 6:55 a.m. to the Orwood Resort in...
Bay Area oncologist who became paralyzed on honeymoon mentors young people with disabilities
Bay Area oncologist Dr. Hoa Le was paralyzed in a surfing accident on his honeymoon while in the middle of his medical residency. He recovered and has practiced oncology at Kaiser Permanente for 17 years. Le and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Yang, co-founded Reach Career Mentoring, a nonprofit connecting young...
Mayor Barbara Lee Proclaims April 9 as ‘100 Black Men of the Bay Area...
When Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced that she would proclaim Thursday, April 9, as “100 Black Men of the Bay Area Day,” the organization’s board chairman and owner of D. Monaghan’s on the Hill, Danny Lee Williams knew he wanted to mark the historic moment with fanfare his community could share.
San Jose Heats Up To 80 Before Storms Crash Back Monday Night
San Jose rolled in today under clear skies and a crisp 48°F at Mineta San José International Airport, but the cool start will not last long. A quick warmup is on tap, with inland neighborhoods expected to climb into the upper 70s to about 80°F this afternoon, while coastal spots hang several degrees cooler. Light early winds should turn into a west...
San Jose physician heads to Lebanon to join international medical team
San Jose emergency physician Dr. Mohammad Subeh is traveling to Lebanon to join an international medical team. Driven by a lifelong philosophy of service, Subeh is providing aid in a conflict zone, drawing on his previous experience practicing medicine under fire in Gaza. The primary objective of the mission is...
Former Officer Alleges Retaliatory Pattern Inside Santa Clara DA’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A newly issued press release states that honorably discharged disabled veteran and former police officer Jermaine Hopkins has further confirmed suspicions involving Deputy District Attorney Daniel Chung and alleged institutional behavior directed against various officials, describing what he says is a deeply rooted pattern. The...
Bay Area deals with detours, delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF
The giant repair project Caltrans warned us about is here. A 1.6-mile stretch of the eastbound I-80 Bayshore Freeway is closed this weekend. Here's how drivers are coping.
San Ramon Has a “Super” New Burger Place
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – San Ramon just got a new burger option — and it is a familiar Bay Area name. I’ve seen this particular place downtown in SF. And now, there’s a new one here in the 925!. Super Duper Burgers has officially opened in...
How the Bay Area’s most unhinged theme park heralded Silicon Valley’s rise
From waterskiing elephants to enterprise software: How a too-wild-to-be-believed Peninsula theme park’s move foreshadowed the region’s tech takeover.
