Edgar Antonio Montenegro—musician, beloved friend of the community, and SF State University alumnus—has passed...
The Latino community of the San Francisco Bay Area mourns the death of Edgar Antonio Montenegro, a musician, San Francisco State University graduate and former Muni bus driver remembered for his intelligence, musical talent and perseverance through a life marked by hardship. Montenegro died March 5, leaving a deep...
The 9 Best Deals of Oakland Restaurant Week
Oakland Restaurant Week has arrived — the annual signal for gourmands, bargain hunters and prix-fixe menu connoisseurs to descend upon the Town’s finest restaurants in search of a good deal (or, conversely, for crowd-averse diners to consider staying home). This year’s March 12–22 promotion, sponsored by the city’s...
With thousands of freshly painted red curbs, Berkeley implements law that bans parking next...
City worker Jaime Montoya pulled a hose from the back of a Berkeley Public Works Department truck Thursday afternoon and pointed it at a section of curb along West Street across from Strawberry Creek Park. With city leaders and fellow public works employees cheering and snapping photos, Montoya sprayed a shiny coat...
California man charged after violent confrontation with TSA, Dallas police at Love Field
Prosecutors say the man became aggressive after failing an identity check, setting off a series of assaults captured on surveillance video.
Experimental Flying Air Taxi Spotted Over California as It ‘Nears Readiness’ for Commercial Passengers
Joby Aviation completed a series of demonstration flights in San Francisco this week, drawing a crowd of reporters and tech enthusiasts who marveled at the flying taxi in the sky
2.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes San Ramon Area, No Damage Reported
A 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon at 5:25 a.m. on March 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located 5 kilometers southeast of San Ramon, at a depth of around 7.5 kilometers. A total of 66 responses from people experiencing the earthquake were submitted...
Woman named Alysa Liu has Instagram suspended for sharing name with superstar skater
The 'other' Alysa Liu began getting messages intended for the superstar Olympic skater that became annoying, but worse, Meta kicked the young tech worker off Instagram as possible imposter.
Oakland woman dies after three days at Santa Rita Jail
The woman died one day after deputies found her unconscious in a holding cell. She was treated at a nearby hospital before being returned to the jail.
Another Reminder of the Futility of Carpool Lanes
Caltrans reduced the morning hours for a carpool lane on Highway 101 by two hours to enable more solo drivers to use the lane during peak commute times. | Sundry Photography / Shutterstock. Contributor's note: This is an update to the October 24, 2025, blog post, "When Carpool Lanes Cause...
California Man Found Guilty After Fatally Shooting His Girlfriend in Front of Their 2...
A man in California has been sentenced after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend in front of their two young children. Romier Taguiam Narag was found guilty in February 2026 of first-degree murder with a firearm and child endangerment in connection with the 2023 shooting death, the San Mateo County District...
