Hayward CA

Chile, if y'all are tired of looking at the same dinner rotation at home, January in Hayward is about to save you. The City's Economic Development Division is running the 3rd Annual Hayward Restaurant Month from January 1–31, 2026, with 20+ local spots doing exclusive menu items, limited-time dishes, and straight-up discounts.

A politically connected subcontractor got $130,000 from the city of Berkeley for an ad campaign and task force that never materialized — raising questions about oversight.

Authorities are investigating a fatality near UC Berkeley campus housing Tuesday night. As of publication time, few details were available. The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Durant Avenue, the Unit 3 housing complex , shortly before 8 p.m. for what was determined to be a death investigation involving a fall, according to early reports. A UC Berkeley spokesman, Adam Ratliff...

This Piedmont Avenue bar, known for its friendly neighborhood vibe and cozy hunting lodge decor, is back in Oakland.

Crimson is a mountain lion cub who was found alone in the Santa Monica Mountains. One of the youngest animals the Oakland Zoo has ever taken in, and likely one of its cutest.

Bay Area Pizza Week is a 12-day celebration of everyone’s favorite food. From April 22 through May 3, participating restaurants all over the Bay will put together special menus for their guests and pizza lovers to enjoy. Below are the East Bay’s participating restaurants. Find a complete list at bayareapizzaweek.com.

A deputy district attorney has accused DA Ursula Jones Dickson and other senior attorneys in the DA’s office of retaliating against her after she tried to alert them to what she describes as ethical breaches and violations of the law. In a 42-page whistleblower complaint filed with the county...

Nearly eight years after two men were fatally shot during a late-night altercation at a private Halloween party in East Palo Alto, the suspect, who reportedly fled to Mexico after the shooting, has returned to face justice. The shooting happened around 3 am on October 14, 2018 outside an East...

Street takeovers or sideshows can be extremely dangerous, not only for the drivers who engage in dangerous stunts but also for every person walking on the street. The presence of more cars and more people ... Read more

San Mateo’s Benihana finally got its big moment today, with a ribbon-cutting and neighborhood party at the Bridgepointe Shopping Center. The full-scale teppanyaki restaurant, part of The ONE Group’s broader Bay Area rollout, hosted a grand premiere that drew staff, customers and local officials. The celebration featured a ceremonial ribbon-cutting paired with a small community reception.