California’s Electric Price Tag Hinders Data Center Development
Earlier this month, Monterey Bay became the first city in the U.S. by popular vote to permanently ban data center occupancy. However, this is only a continuation of California’s unique position with the new technological frontier. With industrial electricity prices sitting over double the national average, state regula
Bay Area fire agencies say cost of fire trucks and delivery times becoming a...
Napa's fire chief joined a group of fire officials at a hearing before the State Assembly's Emergency Management Committee to talk about what the effect has been since three companies captured about 80 percent of the manufacturing market.
Bay Area woman who sought love through her ‘Marry Lisa’ billboards says she’s in...
Lisa Catalano went viral for her "Marry Lisa" billboards as part of her quest to find a husband. The 42-year-old said she's closing applications because she's found love. Catalano also detailed how much her "Marry Lisa" campaign cost. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - A Bay Area woman who went viral...
San Francisco May be Struggling, But Retail Isn’t Dead in the East Bay
It has been over six years since “Blue Light Specials” could be found gracing the Kmart on Clayton Road in Concord. Since then, the property, which includes a large parking lot, has stood virtually empty. A similar fate threatens the once prosperous Sun Valley Mall on the other...
DUI Checkpoint Coming to Hayward This Friday
Drivers in Hayward should expect a DUI checkpoint Friday night, June 26. The Hayward Police Department, working with other Alameda County agencies, plans to operate the checkpoint from 6 p.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Saturday. The exact location has not been announced.
U.S. cities with $1M ‘starter homes’ hit record high. California tops the list
SAN FRANCISCO - New figures show the number of cities where entry-level, starter homes cost a million dollars or more has hit a record high in the U.S., with California leading the pack. By the numbers:. Since the pandemic, cities with a typical starter home worth $1 million or more...
Walmart to lay off more than 300 tech workers in the Bay Area
Walmart has filed notices to permanently lay off 306 workers across eight Sunnyvale sites in August, according to California employment records.
This Street Food-Style Neapolitan Pizza Is a Pillowy, Affordable Bite
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Sforno Pizzeria Napoletana quietly opened in January 2026, offering Neapolitan-style pizza just off Hayes Street. Owner Silvia Veronese hails from Verona
Downtown San Mateo’s revival is a playbook for other California cities
San Mateo made the year-round pedestrian-only closure permanent in 2021 as part of an effort to revitalize downtown and support local businesses. Since then, the area has experienced steady growth, with new businesses, public events and increased foot traffic helping fuel its success.
Rogue Boaters Hijack Oakland Dock, Throw Youth Rowing Camp Into Chaos
Rogue boaters snarled the start of a youth rowing camp in Oakland today when they blocked a public dock, forcing organizers into last-minute crisis mode and sparking safety concerns just hours before campers were set to arrive. The disruption threatened to stall the first day of weeklong Learn-to-Row sessions for middl
