Chance of thunderstorms
A cold April storm will continue to impact the Bay Area. Showers are expected to move across region Tuesday morning. Thunderstorm chances will also be increasing. Some of the storm cells could produce hail. The shower threat will remain in the Wednesday forecast. Sunshine returns later in the week.
Fremont high school students warned against playing ‘assassins’ game
(KRON) — High school seniors in Fremont who are looking to have fun before graduating received a stern warning from police. “The Fremont Police Department would like to warn high school students and their parents about the potential risks associated with a popular activity known as ‘Assassins,'” FPD wrote. Police said the “assassins” game has […]
Hidden Gem Vegetarian Spots in Fremont That Actually Work When the In-Laws Visit
If you've ever tried to plan a family dinner with grandparents in town, two restless kids, and one cousin who's strictly Jain, you already know the problem. Most Fremont "family restaurants" solve for two of those three. These six hidden gems solve for all of them — pure vegetarian, kid-approved, and still interesting enough that the uncle visiting from Bangalore won't say "we have...
A Bay Area Resident Says Van Lifers Keep Acting Like Public Parking Gives Them...
In the heart of the Bay Area, a growing number of residents are voicing their frustrations...
Bay Area storm to bring heavy showers, possible thunderstorms
Tuesday brings a second round of Bay Area rain, afternoon thunderstorms in the Central Valley and heavy snow for the Sierra as the storm shifts east.
The East Bay’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants, and Yes, They’re Worth the Drive
If you live anywhere south of Oakland, the real food is a short trip up 880. The East Bay's best Black-owned restaurants are clustered between Temescal, Jack London Square, and downtown San Leandro, which puts most of them 15 to 35 minutes from Hayward. A couple are splurges. Most will feed you and the kid for under $25. Here's where to go and...
6 Hidden-Gem Comfort-Food Spots in San Leandro and Castro Valley Worth the Drive
If you want a plate that tastes like somebody's grandma made it — without a downtown Oakland parking fight — San Leandro and Castro Valley are quietly doing the most. These are the spots locals keep in their back pocket: Black-owned soul food, Liberian peanut soup, New Orleans gumbo, Korean fried chicken. Kid-approved and mama-approved, and most of them are easy on the...
The California closure wave, and why Chez TJ’s final week matters most
April has brought a difficult stretch of restaurant news to California. National chains are retrenching across the state, and one of the Peninsula's most quietly beloved fine-dining rooms is serving its final dinners this month. For Los Altos diners, the chain story is backdrop; the closer-to-home story is the one worth sitting with.
Restaurant Chains Closing Locations in California: What San Ramon Families and Tri-Valley Commuters Should...
California's chain-restaurant map is shifting fast, and a few of the cuts land right on the Tri-Valley commute path. 1. Starbucks — Bishop Ranch City Center (San Ramon) The Impact: The only Starbucks inside Bishop Ranch City Center, at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, shut down permanently Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Two Danville stores (398 Hartz Ave. and 11000 Crow Canyon Road) and three...
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Event on May 16
On May 16, the Rotary Club of Alameda will partner with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion batteries for the good of the planet. Drop off your lithium-ion batteries and items that contain lithium-ion batteries in front of Alameda City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
