Slew of New California Laws Set to Take Effect July 1, With Bars Required...
At least four Bay Area municipalities will see minimum wage increases go into effect on July 1, plus there are other new laws targeting hidden Airbnb fees, and bars will have to provide drink lids on request to prevent people from getting roofied. Tomorrow is July 1, and sheesh, we...
There’s Actually Some Thunderstorm Risk (and Wildfire Risk) In NorCal as We Head Toward...
The possibility of lightning has led to Red Flag Warnings Monday and Tuesday in some of California’s northernmost counties, but the low-pressure system that’s bringing them will mostly just bring more fog to San Francisco. It’s only Monday morning, but needless to say, everyone's already just thinking about...
Bay Area family-owned Italian restaurant changes hands after 71 years
For the first time since 1954, the restaurant has been sold outside of the family.
More than 70 empty Bud Light cans found during Bay Area DUI arrest: PD
Cotati Police Department officers allegedly found more than 70 empty Bud Light cans while searching a DUI suspect’s SUV Sunday night.
San Jose police say 14-year-old arrested in gang-motivated shooting
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a gang-motivated shooting at an East San Jose apartment complex last month, police say.
Oakland police investigating fatal shooting; suspect sought
OAKLAND, Calif. - A person was fatally shot in Oakland on Friday, and police are searching for their killer. The Oakland Police Department responded just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday to the area of 14th Avenue and International Boulevard to investigate reports of a vehicle collision and of a ShotSpotter activation in...
Attorney arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into Solano County Jail
An Oakland attorney was arrested on June 20 for trying to sneak contraband into the Solano County Jail, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Godfather Of Police Litigation’ Honors Preeminent Civil Rights Attorney John Burris
Before George Floyd and Benjamin Crump were Rodney King and John Burris. Community members gathered for the premiere screening of “The Godfather of Police Litigation,” a new documentary celebrating the life and work of nationally renowned civil rights attorney Burris, June 16 at the California Museum. Using archival...
The 19-month standoff that turned Alcatraz from federal prison into Indian territory
After a fire destroyed San Francisco’s American Indian Center in October 1969, activists set their sights on unused Alcatraz Island. They claimed it under the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which said unused federal land should return to Native peoples. Here’s how the 19-month takeover unfolded, at a place you can...
The Iconic Diner In California Where You Can Dine For Less Than $10
In the heart of Newark, Ohio sits a culinary landmark that defies the notion that greatness requires glamour – Allstar Burger, where wallet-friendly prices meet unforgettable flavors. When hunger strikes and your bank account winces, this unassuming eatery delivers a feast that punches well above its modest price tag.