Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest
It is time for that High Holy Day, as 420 roll into the Bay. For the third year, 420 celebration Space Walk launches Tue/14-Mon/20 with the promise of “Seven+ Nights, Seven+ Strains at Seven Dispensaries.” This is always a fantastic week of programming. Not only do you get to visit some of the best dispensaries in the Bay Area and try...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Pleasanton Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Pleasanton neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to kids’ clothes and more.
A Bay Area priest needed a kidney transplant. Another heard his prayer
Amid a national kidney shortage, a Bay Area priest faced years waiting for a donation. Then he found charity from an unexpected source.
San Francisco-area nonprofit ex-CFO accused of misappropriating $100K: Trial Balance
The Trial Balance is CFO.com’s weekly preview of stories, stats and events to help you prepare. Part 1 — Caminar, a Bay Area nonprofit, says it has traced “suspicious invoices” to its former chief financial officer. A San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit mental health provider says...
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid allegations
(KRON) — Bay Area Congressional representative and candidate for governor, Eric Swalwell, has suspended his campaign, he announced Sunday evening in a social media post. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor. To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Rep. Eric Swalwell […]
The rain is gone — but the Bay Area isn’t done with unusual weather
A chilly start to the week will give way to a brief warm-up, with another unsettled pattern taking shape by next weekend.
Surprise fireworks over San Francisco rattle residents around the bay
Loud booms reportedly from a private event near the San Francisco waterfront had residents from Oakland to Marin wondering what was going on.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
The City of Oakland will officially begin issuing citations for unpaid Sunday parking meters starting today, ending a grace period that began in January. Meters are active citywide from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, with extended hours from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lake Merritt area.
It’s Time For Cal and Stanford to Come Home
On Saturday, an email to members of the Cal Berkeley athletic department revealed that up to 25 employees could be laid off as part of a “complete redefinition of how we operate.” While new positions will be posted, it is widely expected they will come with lower salaries.
Spanish-Language Bay Alert Warns Small Boats To Steer Clear
A Spanish-language special marine advisory put Bay Area boaters on notice today, with warnings stretching across San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge. Officials said conditions would be hazardous for small vessels, with the alert expected to remain in effect into the evening, roughly until 6:15 PM PDT.
