Surge in underground leaks across San Ramon Valley possibly linked to earthquake swarm
After a recent swarm of earthquakes shook the San Ramon Valley, one resident's home appeared to be fine. But the real problems were hidden underground as leak specialists are now warning about a surge in busted pipes believed to be tied to the quakes.
Massive new Goodwill store opens in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KRON) — Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Fairfield Thursday, marking the first of 10 larger-format locations slated for the Bay Area this year. This expansion comes after the non-profit closed 11 smaller thrift stores last year. The...
A Once Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Mountain View Is Closing After Decades
Family-run Chez TJ, located in downtown Mountain View, has announced its closure; final service is scheduled for the end of April 2026.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Castro Valley This Week
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few great free items available right now around Castro Valley — from furniture to books and more. Two sturdy wood bookcases in very good condition. Sizes are 73" x 33" and 49" x 29". They just need a quick cleaning. You’ll need two people to move them since they’re bulky but not...
Sorry boomers, this new Bay Area wine fest is not for you
Dozens of wine festivals take place throughout the Bay Area every year, and they’re largely all the same. Can this one make them fun again?
A cheat sheet for The Oaklandside’s Alameda County district attorney candidates forum
On June 2, Alameda County voters will get to make a high-stakes choice for district attorney. Will they stick with the incumbent, reverse the recall they embraced a little over a year ago, or go in a whole new direction?. As the county’s public prosecutor, the DA has extraordinary discretion...
Retired East Bay woman shares kindness through “the power of flowers”
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
A Bay Area fine-dining landmark is closing after 43 years
Chez TJ, a longtime fine-dining restaurant in Mountain View known for its Michelin history and French-inspired tasting menus, is closing after more than four decades in business.
Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns
Oakley has become the first Bay Area city to temporarily halt new data centers, approving a moratorium as officials study the industry’s heavy energy and water demands.
Op-ed | The Supportive Housing Shell Game
The Supportive Housing Shell Game in Santa Clara County. Supportive housing should not be a shell game. In Santa Clara County, supportive housing is often presented as a coordinated network of nonprofits, developers, property managers, service providers, and public agencies working together to help vulnerable people find safety and stability. On paper, that sounds compassionate and efficient. In practice, it can leave residents trapped...
