A New Restaurant Is Taking Over the Former Lima Space in Downtown Concord
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – A prominent downtown Concord restaurant space that has been empty for more than a year is getting a new tenant. Sultan’s Kebab is preparing to open at 2151 Salvio Street, taking over the former Lima restaurant space across from Todos Santos Plaza. The restaurant’s website now lists the Concord add
‘Shocked’: Elderly SF woman loses $14K in wave of Bay Area mail thefts, check...
Is it too risky to mail a check? One man was told his IRS check was likely stolen when thieves pulled up to a Post Office loading dock, emptied an entire bin of mail into the trunk of their car, and sped off, as a wave of mail theft and check fraud targeted Bay Area residents.
Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz singer with deep Bay Area ties, dies at 70
Wilson’s smoky contralto and adventurous interpretations of artists from Robert Johnson to Joni Mitchell made her one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive voices.
Wolf spotted in California coastal mountains just north of Bay Area
The wolf sighting was one of the closest to the Bay Area in modern times.
Two Men Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Santa Clara Identified
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two men killed in a wrong-way crash in Santa Clara just before noon on Aug. 26. The Medical Examiner’s Office has identified 58-year-old Stephen Hinkson of San Carlos and 39-year-old Keith Demarest, whose city of residence was not released.
Grocery Outlet takes over former Bay Area Walgreens
The new store comes after Grocery Outlet announced 36 store closures.
Odds of major earthquake striking California rise for first time in a decade
A new assessment has revealed an increased risk of a major earthquake striking California. Scientists are now telling residents to be ready for a destructive event.
This Sophisticated Bay Area Apartment Marries Warm, Natural Materials and Unexpected Moments of Glamour
Designer Jay Jeffers is known for the interiors he creates that weave a rich narrative by layering thoughtful furniture finds with interesting art, supple fabrics, and rich palettes. It’s an aesthetic he’s cultivated at private residences—including his own New York apartment—and his California hotel, The Madrona. Sever
Rent default spotlights leasing and selling priorities at Alameda Point
Faction Brewing, LLC, located on Monarch Street at Alameda Point, is behind on its rent. The company owes the City over $210,000 in rent, and an additional $11,000 in late fees. On Tuesday, September 1, the City Council will decide whether to continue the company’s lease and allow them to...
Rare early-September storm to bring rain to parts of Bay Area
An unusually early storm will bring rain to parts of the Bay Area through Friday, along with temperatures as much as 10 to 20 degrees below normal across Northern California.

















