Seven San Ramon Quick Bites for the Appointment Buffer
Running early in San Ramon is easier if you are near Bishop Ranch or Crow Canyon. City Center Bishop Ranch lists a large dining lineup at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, with posted center hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; individual restaurants keep their own schedules and so
Six Steak and Dry-Aged Beef Picks Near Menlo Park
For diners around Menlo Park, the strongest steak options are not all conventional steakhouses. The better bets are restaurants that can point to a named beef source, a specific aging program, a serious grill, or a wine list built for red meat.
Five Pleasanton and Dublin Beer Spots for Dad Meetups and Family Afternoons
Pleasanton and Dublin beer outings require a fresh map. Pleasanton Weekly reported on May 7, 2026, that the broader Tri-Valley beer scene includes five brewpubs, four taprooms and one nanobrewery without a tasting space. The same local beer landscape has shifted: Main Street Brewery at 830 Main St. in Pleasanton announ
Bay Area police: Man arrested after firing shots, barricading himself in home for hours
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a 34-year-old man after an hourslong negotiation at his North Fair Oaks home.
A Quiet Sunday at Sunnyvale’s Butcher Family Orchard Exhibit
If you want a low-key history stop before or after time in downtown Sunnyvale, make it a Sunday visit to Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. The museum, at 570 E. Remington Drive, is open Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
West Oakland boxer Amari ‘The Reaper’ Jones set to headline at SAP center
HAYWARD, Calif. - Amari "The Reaper" Jones is considered the next big thing in the middleweight class in professional boxing. He's 16-0 with 14 knockouts, to be exact. Now, the 24-year-old is set to take on former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany on May 22. Roots in the East...
Santa Clara Co. resident was aboard cruise ship affected by Andes hantavirus outbreak: officials
A Santa Clara County resident was one of two Californians aboard the cruise ship with the Andes hantavirus outbreak. The county is monitoring and evaluating the person in coordination with the California Department of Public Health and the CDC.
Santa Clara neighborhood shaken after deadly shooting and house fire; second body found
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
2 injured in East Palo Alto shooting; investigation underway
EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. - Two people were injured in a shooting in East Palo Alto on Saturday afternoon, and police are searching for the culprit. East Palo Alto Police Department officers responded about 3:40 p.m. to a ShotSpotter activation in the 2300 block of Clarke Avenue, according to a department statement.
Circus Club Stunner: Atherton Tuscan Villa Fetches Nearly $24 Million
A Tuscan‑inspired villa tucked inside Atherton’s ultra‑private Circus Club enclave has changed hands for just under $24 million, landing among the Bay Area’s priciest residential deals this spring. The limestone‑clad estate, complete with a guest pavilion, moved quickly after hitting the market, according to public listings.

















