Bay Area scammers prey on distraught pet owners with fake veterinary emergencies
A heartbreaking situation for Bay Area pet owners is being exploited by scammers who target distraught families searching for their missing animals. The scammers pretend to be from veterinary hospitals and attempt to convince people to shell out thousands of dollars to save their pets. Now, one San Jose family is speak
ICE used Eastmont Mall parking lot to transfer a detainee, say advocates
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may be using the Eastmont Mall parking lot in Oakland to transfer detainees, according to immigrant rights advocates. The Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership, or ACILEP, said in an Instagram post on July 30 that a person detained by ICE in June reporte
Contractor behind Castro Theatre renovation sued over alleged faulty work
The operator of the Castro Theatre says defective roofing, drainage and ventilation work caused water damage after the landmark’s $41 million renovation.
Oakland’s July openings include new cafes, duo of Japanese options, and two restaurant relocations
Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh n
Bay Area celebrity chef robs 3 banks in one day, police say
A prominent Bay Area chef was arrested last week for allegedly robbing three San Francisco banks in a single day, authorities said. Valentino Luchin, 62, of San Francisco, was taken into custody on Sept. 10 after allegedly passing notes demanding money to bank tellers at three separate locations in the city’s Central D
Bay Area EV-charging company cuts 10% of workforce
(KRON) — South Bay EV charging firm ChargePoint has cut roughly 10% of its global workforce as part of a broader restructuring plan, a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed. The firm first filed plans for the current job cuts back on March 31, 2026, when it wrote it intended to axe approximat
Northern California air quality may soon get hit by smoke coming from out-of-state fires
Fires burning millions of acres in Oregon and Washington state are sending smoke across the West.
San Jose man dies after reportedly suffering brain injury at Vans Warped Tour in...
A San Jose man's family is seeking answers after he reportedly suffered a "traumatic and ultimately fatal" brain injury while attending the Vans Warped Tour concert in Southern California. David Granado Jr. attended the tour's July 26 show in Long Beach with his girlfriend, brother and friends, according to a GoFundMe
Bay Area weather: Temps to skyrocket in inland areas
Temperatures are expected to skyrocket toward the triple digits in inland areas on Monday as summer heat grips the region, bringing an active heat advisory. The severe heat poses heightened risks for individuals sensitive to high temperatures and households lacking air conditioning. First responders expect to treat a h
Bystanders perform CPR to revive unresponsive teen at Bay Area beach
Bystanders began CPR after an 18-year-old was pulled from the lagoon area at San Gregorio State Beach unconscious and not breathing.

















