Beloved Oakland Art Store Faces Closure: A Community’s Heartbreak
Flax, a beloved local art store in Oakland, is set to close its doors in March. The news came as a shock to many in the community who had come to rely on the store for their art supplies. The closure is due to the building owner's decision not to renew the store's 10-year lease. This unfortunate news has left many...
DMV greenlights Waymo driverless taxis to expand services across Bay Area and beyond
Waymo is getting the green light to test and eventually expand its driverless taxi service across the entire Bay Area and beyond. The DMV gave the go-ahead Friday to the company to launch the robotaxis in the North Bay, East Bay and eastward to Sacramento.
Odd Sounds From Trash Bin Lead Oakland Man To Shockingly Rare Creature Hiding Inside
Dana Berry set out for Lake Merritt in Oakland, thinking it would be just another normal day with the Trash Falcons cleanup crew. But that simple plan flipped in an instant. While moving through the usual piles of debris, Dana went to shift a large cardboard box sitting inside a discarded bin. That’s when he heard a...
Bay Area Warned of Dangerous Sneaker Waves, Rip Currents; Dense Fog Hits Contra Costa
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Francisco has issued a Beach Hazards Statement, effective through Monday night, warning of treacherous sneaker waves and strong rip currents, with breakers potentially reaching heights of 13 to 18 feet. The advisory extends a stern caution: "Never turn your back on the...
Bay Area gets a double dose of fog: marine layer vs. tule fog
There are two kinds of fog that impact the Bay Area throughout the year. Meteorologist Zoe Mintz explains the difference and what causes it.
Intense Debate: As Bribery Scandal Intensifies in Oakland, California Attorney General Rob Bonta Invests...
hoodline.com - 11/19/2025 01:02:02 AM. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has recently come under scrutiny due to his 2026 reelection campaign's payment of nearly $468,228 to law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. These payments are reportedly linked to an ongoing East Bay bribery investigation. The funds were...
Health officials issue warning after ‘very rare’ mammal found in California community center: ‘We...
It's indicative of a larger issue. Health officials issue warning after 'very rare' mammal found in California community center: 'We take every case seriously' first appeared on The Cool Down .
‘Armed and dangerous’ man sought in Bay Area homicide located
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office located Lawrence Cassidy, 56, of Cloverdale, suspected in the slaying on Cloverdale Heights Way.
Berkeley Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests on Firearm and Drug Charges
Last week, the Berkeley Police Department intercepted a vehicle flashing a fake license plate, which led to the discovery of a stolen loaded handgun and illegal drugs inside the car. The traffic stop, occurring on Ashby Avenue and Adeline Street, ended with both occupants of a Dodge Charger under arrest for multiple...
Food giveaway in San Francisco’s Bayview highlights working families’ struggle
All across the Bay Area on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, people were reaching out to offer food and assistance to those less fortunate.
