Randy’s Donuts to open in Santa Clara
Randy’s Donuts, the iconic donut shop based in Southern California, will be opening its first Bay Area location in Santa Clara. According to its website, Randy’s Donuts will be located at 2595 Homestead Rd. Authorities added the Santa Clara location “will act as a commissary kitchen for future...
The Palo Alto restaurant Steve Jobs loved is closing after 36 years
After 36 years as a staple of downtown Palo Alto’s dining scene, the Italian restaurant Il Fornaio is closing permanently. The restaurant, known for wood‑fired pizzas, classic pastas, and elegant…
Flour Fist Pizzeria Is Closing Down, And a Mission-Style Taco Bell Is Alsoshutting Down
Several well-known restaurants across the East Bay have recently closed or announced imminent closures, marking the end of long-running neighborhood fixtures in Oakland and Lafayette. Fist of Flour Pizza Co., a casual pizzeria known for its wood-fired slices, has announced it will permanently close its Laurel...
Antioch City Council Agrees to $50k Fee Waiver for Loaves and Fishes
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council approved a resolution waiving “city only” building permit fees up to $50k for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County. The fee waiver will assist Loaves and Fishes (LFCC) with their renovations at their property at 408 O Street in the City of Antioch. LFCC estimates that they...
Oakland Goes Live with 18 Speed Cameras
Last summer San Francisco started issuing automated speed-camera fines to drivers going 11 mph above the limit. Now Oakland has gone live with its own speed cameras, although tickets with fines are still a couple of months out. From an Oakland DOT release:. The cameras aim to change driver behavior and slow...
Animal advocates back reimagining of San Francisco Zoo after controversies
The Bay Area animal advocacy group In Defense of Animals released a statement Tuesday in support of a new alternative plan for the San Francisco Zoo that prioritizes animal rescue and education over acquiring new animals. The announcement follows years of controversy surrounding the zoo’s administration, which led to...
Another travel delay on I-80 creates pain point on route to Tahoe
The construction project is expected to last through February 2026.
6 Amazing Facts About the Bay Bridge You Almost Certainly Didn’t Know
The Golden Gate gets all the love. But the humble Bay Bridge is--in many ways--even more of a technical and engineering marvel. Here are 6 facts you almost certainly didn't know about this unsung hero of a bridge.
Thousands of Deadheads expected at San Francisco memorial honoring Bob Weir
This weekend, the Bay Area will have the chance to pay its respects to one of the country's rock and roll legends, The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, who passed away on Jan. 10.
The Best Food & Drink in Alameda | Best of Alameda 2025
The Best Food & Drink Services in Alameda (Reader’s Choice 2025) If there’s one thing Alameda does exceptionally well, it’s eating and drinking. From cozy coffeehouses and classic bakeries to inventive restaurants, lively bars, and destination-worthy breweries, the island’s food scene reflects its...
