Banno shares top Bay Area ramen restaurants
The Bay Area is rich in flavors and offers a diverse selection of international foods. One of these popular foods is ramen. A dish known for its umami-filled broth and chewy noodles, ramen is a perfect meal to share with friends and family. But with so many options, it can be difficult to choose what is worth the...
‘Dr. Loco,’ legendary cultural icon and musician, dies at 84
The passing of a beloved cultural icon who touched the heart and soul of so many is never easy to accept. The death of our friend and colleague Dr. José Cuéllar, known to many as Dr. Loco, is no exception. He died at his home in the Mission District on January 21 from lung cancer. He was 84.
Hayward baker: generations of flavor at Max’s Cakes
At Max’s Cakes in Hayward, family and tradition are baked into every treat. Owner Max Soto carries on recipes passed down for generations, from classic cake slices to show-stopping custom cakes.
MacArthur Maze traffic jam after big rig crash
A tractor-trailer caught fire Monday afternoon on westbound Interstate 80 in Emeryville, causing major traffic backups near the MacArthur Maze.
The 30-year-old bakery inside the former Black Panther Party Oakland headquarters has closed
From a 30-year-old bakery inside the Oakland Black Panther Party’s original headquarters, to cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlors, these are the major Bay Area restaurant closings in January.
Oakland lost one of its favorite dive bars. New owners are bringing it back
The new owners of the bar say they’re only making two major changes: daytime hours and a food menu.
DA Dismisses Charges Against Richmond Police Officer Eric Smith
Contra Costa County – Today, the District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges against former Richmond Police Officer Eric Smith, Jr. during a brief court appearance. The dismissal comes in the aftermath of a three-week trial where 11 of 12 jurors voted to acquit Smith, resulting in a mistrial. Smith stood accused...
Family claims Bay Area city defrauded first Black homeowner
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A descendant of one of the first Black homeowners in Piedmont, California, filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming her great-grandfather endured racial discrimination and was forced to sell his home through intimidation, terror and fraud by the Bay Area city. Sidney Dearing, a Black man, bought...
Why We Choose Danger: The Choice We Make When We Get on an E-Bike
The smooth motor, speedy travel time, and reduced fuel consumption of an e-bike are enticing. However, as e-bike use steadily increases, concerns about their safety risks have become more apparent. “When you’ve got an e-bike on the road or on the sidewalks, and you’re flying on the sidewalks, that is...
Man found dead in Newark home, homicide investigation underway
(KRON) — Police in Newark have opened a homicide investigation after finding a deceased man inside a home on Sunday, according to authorities. The Newark Police Department responded at 3:38 p.m. to a residence on Mulberry Street on the report of a suspicious death. Arriving officers found a 36-year-old Newark man who...
