Vineyard owners who neglect their grape crops could be fined under new law
The State passed AB 732, giving counties the power to fine the owners of neglected vineyards from $500 to $1,000 per acre if they don't take care of them.
BART commuters see fare increases in 2026 as budgetary shortfall looms
An increase in fares and parking fees, cuts to major daily commuter services, and a deficit of $376 million . Those are the issues the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) agency expects to face in 2026 due to a shortfall in operating costs. These are also issues voters in the Bay Area will need to consider later this year,...
Hayward Man Arrested at San Mateo Chevron, Charged With Multiple Weapons Offenses
Yesterday, an incident at a San Mateo Chevron station resulted in the arrest of a Hayward man. San Mateo Police Department officers made what they describe as "consensual contact" with Abhishek Prasher at the address of 3rd Avenue and South Norfolk Street. A check into Prasher's background revealed an active felony...
CHP welcomes five officers to Contra Costa County
Graduates from final class of 2025 including valedictorian. A post on the CHP – Contra Costa Facebook page on Dec. 23, 2025, reads, “Please join us in welcoming five new officers to the CHP Contra Costa Area! These officers are members of Cadet Training Class III-25 and are beginning the next chapter of their careers...
Sheriff seeks leads in San Leandro center divider cold case
(KRON) — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to solve a cold case dating back 28 years. ACSO said on Jan 4. 1998, at 7:55 p.m., Samuel Canaday, 57, was found dead on the center divider of E. 14th Street near 168th Avenue in unincorporated San Leandro. “Witnesses stated that […]
Miniso is opening its largest Bay Area store in Fremont
Miniso, the fast-growing Chinese lifestyle retailer, is opening its largest Bay Area store in Fremont on Jan. 17.
Iconic Bay Area restaurants bid farewell
California has lost many iconic restaurants over the decades, but if you’re in San Francisco, the recent loss of two dining staples really hurts . After 46 years specializing solely in savory and sweet soufflés, Café Jacqueline on Grant Avenue shuttered on Dec. 20, 2025. The café’s namesake — chef-owner Jacqueline...
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee speaks on public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee shared updates on public safety and crime in the city for 2025.
San Francisco’s most famous bakery reportedly opening its 1st location outside of city
According to the Palo Alto Weekly, Arsicault is opening up in Palo Alto this fall.
Storied Bay Area music venue to reopen under new name, ownership
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Get ready for the next chapter in the history of one of the Bay Area music scene's most storied addresses. Best known for hosting Boz Scagg's legendary Slim's hot spot for decades, and then a more recent (and much shorter) stint as YOLO Nightclub, the venue located at 333 11th St. in San Francisco...
