Sprinkles, known for its cupcake ATMs, is shutting down all stores
The California bakery chain that helped popularize the gourmet cupcake is closing all of its locations nationwide, including stores in the Bay Area.
CHP helicopter helps in stolen vehicle bust in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX26) — A California Highway Patrol helicopter played a crucial role in the apprehension of a suspect driving a stolen vehicle in the Oakland area. While assisting Crime Suppression Teams (CST), the CHP H-30 crew spotted a vehicle matching the description of a reported stolen car. After...
Puppy stolen from Bay Area family recovered, 2 suspects arrested, police say
Police in Antioch said a 10-week-old puppy stolen from a family the day after Christmas has been safely recovered and two people have been arrested in the case.
Empty empires: A few Berkeley landlords are sitting on several vacant buildings
Editors’ note: This week we’re republishing some of our favorite stories of 2025. This story was first published on Sept. 5. The five Berkeley buildings owned by members of the Louie family all have a similar look. Their exteriors are weathered, with faded paint and peeling trim. The curtains are drawn in their...
This California Hoagie Shop Is So Iconic Locals Argue It Deserves Coast-To-Coast Fame
Tucked along MacArthur Boulevard, Mill’s Hoagie & Deli Shop makes its presence known before you fully take in the room, the steady hum of meat slicers setting the tempo while a sharp hit of vinegar lifts into the air and wakes up your appetite. Sitting at 3411 MacArthur Blvd,...
Berkeley Human Rights Center challenges CBS decision to pull ’60 Minutes’ El Salvador prison...
HRC's co-faculty director Alexa Koenig said her team was "surprised" to learn the segment had been shelved despite clearing CBS's extensive legal and editorial review. Berkeley researchers had spent months corroborating detainees' accounts using geolocation, image analysis, and other opensource methods.
Morgan Hill Police Intercepts Stolen Vehicle and Burglary Crew
The Morgan Hill Police Department announced the arrest of an Antioch and Oakland man in connection with a stolen vehicle and burglary crew. According to police, on December 29, 2025, at approximately 2:56 a.m., Morgan Hill Police Officers conducted proactive surveillance along East Dunne Avenue to intercept vehicle...
Oakland: City Needs 500 Volunteers For 2026 Homelessness Point In Time Count On Jan....
OAKLAND: CITY NEEDS 500 VOLUNTEERS FOR 2026 HOMELESSNESS POINT IN TIME COUNT ON JAN. 22
Stockton Parking Lot Bloodshed: Two Nabbed in Deadly 1:22 a.m. Shooting
Two people are now in custody after a December shooting in Stockton that left a 24-year-old man dead and a 28-year-old woman wounded, according to city investigators. Officers were called to a parking lot in the 300 block of South Wilson Way in the early morning hours of Dec. 14. Police say they later arrested...
Man tackles customer, vandalizes legendary Bay Area bakery in viral video
The man caused $2,000 worth of damage, the bakery noted in a social media post.
