After two decades of French-style loaves, a Bay Area bakery is calling it quits
This East Bay bakery was known for its variety of whole-grain and sourdough loaves, as well as cakes, cookies, and laminated pastries, such as kouign-amann and stuffed croissants.
‘Honor truth in history’: Native Americans gather on Alcatraz, with a clear message
Native Americans gathered for prayer and singing on Alcatraz on Monday, in a tradition known as the Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering. Current events and the weight of history were top of mind.
The Best French Toast In California Is Made Daily Inside This Old-Fashioned Diner
There’s something magical about sliding into a vinyl booth at Classic 50’s Diner in Fremont that makes you feel like you’ve traveled through time. The sizzle of the griddle, the clinking of coffee mugs, and that unmistakable aroma of what might be the best French toast in California – it’s all waiting for you in this...
S.F. celebrates nation’s oldest Italian heritage parade without its guest star
The San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade featured hundreds of performers entertaining thousands of spectators in North Beach, but its celebrity grand marshal canceled due to COVID.
Berkeley police investigate gunfire on Addison Street
Authorities are investigating gunfire in West Berkeley on Sunday night. "There's been a shooting on Addison between 10th and 9th," a reader told The Scanner shortly before 7 p.m. "Multiple shots. Area crawling with police." Callers "heard people fighting" at about 6:30 p.m. and saw at least one vehicle speeding off...
California facing flooding and intense wind with storm looming
The state braces for a dramatic weather shift as a powerful Pacific storm looms, promising a mix of rain, snow, and unexpected surprises this week.
One arrest, one injury in separate East Bay highway shootings
The California Highway Patrol arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in Contra Costa County and is investigating an apparent road rage shooting on the Bay Bridge.
2 people die after pursuit ends in crash in San Leandro; 2 CHP officers...
Two people died and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a pair of crashes ended a pursuit in San Leandro early Saturday morning, authorities said.
This Enormous Secondhand Shop In California Where $25 Buys More Than You’d Ever Expect
Tucked away in San Francisco’s vibrant Haight district is a secondhand wonderland that transforms ordinary shopping into an extraordinary adventure. The Goodwill on Haight Street stands as a monument to sustainable fashion, unexpected discoveries, and the beautiful chaos of thrift shopping at its finest. Remember...
SJ: Eighth Suspect Arrested In San Jose Jewelry Store Robbery
An eighth suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery at a San Jose jewelry store that injured an elderly man last month, police said. San Jose police said 19-year-old Julian Gacutan of South San Francisco was arrested Oct. 3 in Oakland with help from the San Ramon Police Department.
