How One of Mexico City’s Most Acclaimed Restaurants Began in Oakland
Hen you first enter Masala y Maiz — a Michelin-starred renegade of a restaurant in Mexico City that has been profiled on Netflix’s “Chef’s Table” — you wouldn’t necessarily know that Oakland is at the heart of its soulful appeal. The concrete, brutalist design of the space denotes an air of Mexican modernism that’s...
East Bay site of restaurant that closed over crime woes lands buyer
OAKLAND — A Bay Area company that owns several dining establishments has bought the site of a crime-haunted In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Oakland that closed its doors two years ago. Chandi Hospitality, acting through its real estate unit, has bought the former In-N-Out Burger property in East Oakland for...
Alameda Co.: Third Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla Regarding Fiery 2024 Crash In Piedmont
ALAMEDA CO.: THIRD LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST TESLA REGARDING FIERY 2024 CRASH IN PIEDMONT
California Areas Top Stolen Cars List
California is number one — when it comes to car thefts. A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau says that two California metro areas have the most stolen cars per capita – The Bay Area, and Bakersfield. They beat out Memphis, Tennessee, which drops from first to third. And the most stolen car in...
Water Siege in Alameda: Island City Braces for Floods From Above and Below
Alameda, a low-lying island city parked in the middle of the Bay, is already getting a preview of a wetter future. King tides, storm-driven surges and pounding rains are shoving saltwater and groundwater into streets and basements. Much of the island sits on fill, and its highest natural point is only a few dozen...
Small quake rumbles overnight Tuesday in East Bay
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 3.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the East Bay just after midnight Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was 2.4 miles southeast of San Ramon. The quake along the Calaveras Fault occurred at 12:31 a.m., USGS said. People reported feeling the shaking in the San Ramon...
Small school district affected by layoffs
School employee layoffs are also affecting Sunol Glen Unified School District. The small one-school district was about to lay off four employees—but two were saved by the board of trustees. The school board voted on March 10 to save a preschool teacher and a childcare staff member from potential...
Philz Coffee Celebrates Grand Opening at Centro Callan in Downtown San Leandro
On March 19th, 2026, Philz Coffee officially opened its doors in Centro Callan with a well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together community members, local stakeholders, and civic leaders. Guests were invited to experience the new café firsthand, enjoying handcrafted coffee while exploring the...
Napa man describes rained-out Hawaiian vacation
(KRON) — The Hawaiian islands experienced the worst flooding in more than 20 years this March. Some Bay Area residents were vacationing in Hawaii when the flooding started. Michael Cuffe, of Napa, had planned a vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. But cartel violence last month caused him to pivot and book a trip to...
Viral video shows mother arrested by ICE at SFO; California leaders express outcry and...
Video showing two men in plainclothes detaining a woman at San Francisco International Airport Sunday night is sparking controversy. In the video, a woman can be heard screaming as a young girl is crying.

















