A new model for training doctors in California
Chronic disease is one of the biggest public health challenges people in the U.S. face—more than 60% of people 18 to 34 years old have at least one chronic condition. Helping people change behaviors and make healthier lifestyle choices is an integral part of managing chronic disease. In fact,...
Fall Food Preview: Fresh openings, classic comebacks, big mall glow-ups
As your food editor and Good Taste columnist, I’ve received a number of vague press releases announcing fall restaurant debuts in the Bay Area, but few have committed opening dates. Permits, inspections, and the like make those kinds of dates pretty hard to pin down. It’s also difficult to report whether something is c
Chubby Cattle To Open At Great Mall In Milpitas
Chubby Cattle is preparing to open at Great Mall in Milpitas at 248 Great Mall Drive, according to the restaurant’s website and Simon’s Great Mall directory. The restaurant’s official website lists the Milpitas location as “Coming Soon,” while Simon identifies the space as location 248 near Entrance 2. Chubby Cattle op
Slice House To Open In Fremont
Slice House by Tony Gemignani is preparing to open in Fremont at 43456 Boscell Road, according to Mercury News. The restaurant is planned for the Pacific Commons shopping center, taking over a space previously occupied by Dog Haus. Slice House was founded by Tony Gemignani, a pizza chef and restaurateur...
Oakland Murder Case Ends in Burglary Plea, Mother Says ‘My Soul Is Shattered’
A 23-year-old man accused of gunning down Johnathan Carballo on International Boulevard in 2023 will spend eight years in prison after his murder case collapsed into a mistrial and was ultimately resolved with a no contest plea to burglary. Marco Leiva-Saucedo was sentenced in May 2026, more than two and a half years a
Federal Probe Finds UC Berkeley Law Discriminated Against Asian And White Students
University Of California Berkeley Campus Federal officials announced findings on Wednesday alleging that the University...
Man charged with two Oakland shootings
(KRON) — A man who allegedly went on a violent Oakland crime spree in August is slated to appear in court for an arraignment Wednesday. Aleem Spencer, 45, is facing a slew of charges stemming from two separate shootings and a house fire last month. Alameda County prosecutors said the first shooting happened on Aug. […]
Two temporary closures in Berkeley, plus multiple long running Oakland restaurants shutter
Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh n
Antioch Man, 32, Held on $1M Bail as DA Hunts More Trafficking Victims
A 32-year-old Antioch man is behind bars on $1 million bail after Contra Costa County District Attorney investigators arrested him in a multi-state sex trafficking case, and prosecutors say they are now trying to find out how many more victims may be out there. Raymond Jamar Brooks faces charges involving both minors a
Marin & Bay Area Weekend Family Fun for September 11–13
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay is open for fall family fun, Friday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Here are our picks for great events and activities for children and families this Weekend. Find more events for the whole week in Marin and beyond in our Family Events Calendar. All...

















