Buzzy Vietnamese pop-up and cult-favorite wine club take over former pinball bar
One of the Bay Area’s buzziest pop-ups has landed a permanent home. Chef Kevin Tang’s Southern Vietnamese operation Claws of Mantis (opens in new tab) will alight at the former Outer Orbit space at 3215 Mission St. as the food partner for wine club Fat Cat (opens in new tab), another pop-up that’s making the move to...
California’s heat wave is about to peak — but a shift is finally in...
The heat wave is set to bring two more record breaking days in the Bay Area. Here’s when temperatures will drop and what to expect across the region.
Parents meet Oakland 911 dispatcher who talked them through emergency home delivery
An Oakland Fire Department dispatcher was honored on Friday in a ceremony where she met the parents of a baby she calmly helped deliver over the phone when the mother unexpectedly went into labor.
Morning Knife Attack Shocks Downtown Oakland, Sends Victim to Hospital
A person was stabbed multiple times in downtown Oakland this morning and taken to a hospital, according to police. The attack was reported on the 1300 block of Broadway at about 8:55 AM, and investigators have not released any information about a possible motive or whether anyone has been arrested.
The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 + Scolari’s Good Eats!
Settle in with your friends at Lucky 13 and let the afternoon unfold! They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder – double IPA, Russian River “Mind Circus – a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment “El Sully” – a Mexican lager, 805’s Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled...
Prosecutors Say Oakland Woman Cashed In Church Parking Lot For $480K
Oakland, Alameda County prosecutors say a local woman secretly sold a church parking lot and funneled roughly $480,000 from the deal to herself, announcing criminal charges today. The case is raising fresh questions about how churches and other nonprofits keep track of the real estate they rely on for programs and...
Massive Pay Raise Plan: Alameda County Workers Could See $30 Minimum Wage
Oakland, California — A major wage proposal that could nearly double pay for thousands of workers is gaining momentum in Alameda County, where labor leaders have launched a campaign to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative, announced by a coalition of labor unions and community...
Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area
Restaurants, caterers, bakeries and grocers offer goods for Passover, from seder plate kits to prepared meals and desserts to kosher wine and matzah. Whatever you might need for your Passover table, you can find it in the many speciality offerings in the Bay Area. Place your order or reservation early.
Dog named Lucky rescued after 24 hours in Centerville
A heartwarming rescue in Centerville brings a dog named Lucky back to safety after being stuck for over 24 hours. Thanks to quick action from first responders and community members, Lucky is now safe and reunited with her family.
Thousands of East Bay immigrants will lose food stamps beginning April 1
Life in the Bay Area is expensive, often maddeningly so. For many people across the region, just getting by is a struggle, and often means making tough choices. Rent, groceries, gas prices, and utility bills all keep climbing, while wages often don’t keep pace. For U.S. citizens, it’s hard...
