Writopia Returns to the Sunset With Youth Writing Programs
After a COVID-19-induced hiatus, the Writopia Lab in the Bay Area has reopened its doors to new students at its Sunset District campus. The educational writing program, which also has locations in New York and Washington D.C., reopened its two San Francisco locations – in the Sunset and Dogpatch neighborhoods – in January of this year.
🎁 Free Items Around San Ramon — From Home Goods to Tech
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Neighbors in and around San Ramon are giving away a variety of free items this week — from home gadgets to furniture and more.
Berkeley: Uc Berkeley Police Issue Advisory For Missing 90-Year-Old Woman
Police at the University of California, Berkeley issued an advisory Sunday night after a 90-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease was reported missing. In a statement on social media, the UC Berkeley Police said Moretha Parker was reported missing and urged the public to help locate her. Officers said Parker's medical condition places her at heightened risk.
Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest
It is time for that High Holy Day, as 420 roll into the Bay. For the third year, 420 celebration Space Walk launches Tue/14-Mon/20 with the promise of “Seven+ Nights, Seven+ Strains at Seven Dispensaries.” This is always a fantastic week of programming. Not only do you get to visit some of the best dispensaries in the Bay Area and try...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Pleasanton Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Pleasanton neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to kids’ clothes and more.
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid allegations
(KRON) — Bay Area Congressional representative and candidate for governor, Eric Swalwell, has suspended his campaign, he announced Sunday evening in a social media post. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor. To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Rep. Eric Swalwell […]
The rain is gone — but the Bay Area isn’t done with unusual weather
A chilly start to the week will give way to a brief warm-up, with another unsettled pattern taking shape by next weekend.
Surprise fireworks over San Francisco rattle residents around the bay
Loud booms reportedly from a private event near the San Francisco waterfront had residents from Oakland to Marin wondering what was going on.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
The City of Oakland will officially begin issuing citations for unpaid Sunday parking meters starting today, ending a grace period that began in January. Meters are active citywide from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, with extended hours from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lake Merritt area.
It’s Time For Cal and Stanford to Come Home
On Saturday, an email to members of the Cal Berkeley athletic department revealed that up to 25 employees could be laid off as part of a “complete redefinition of how we operate.” While new positions will be posted, it is widely expected they will come with lower salaries.
