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Oakland, California – Two men have been formally charged in connection with a deadly early-morning shooting inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland that left three people dead, including two brothers, just days into the new year. Prosecutors say the January 3 attack played a role in a troubling spike in...

A cozy storefront with the smell of coffee and sizzling bacon invites early risers to slow down and stay awhile. The moment you step inside it feels less like a restaurant and more like a familiar kitchen where comfort comes standard with every plate. Mama’s Royal Café has become a...

We’ve been covering a lot of new store openings (and some closings), especially in the clothing space. And our readers have been busy, sending in their own recommendations of great spots to check out. Especially with chain stores struggling (francesca’s in Lafayette is liquidating and Vineyard Vines in Walnut...

Jack London Square should be Oakland’s crown jewel: a waterfront district where people come to walk, eat, gather and feel the city’s energy. It has the views, the history, the ferry access and a setting most cities would envy. And yet it’s slipping — badly. Jack London Square...

California officials have agreed to provide a $590 million loan to Bay Area transit agencies, offering temporary relief to systems that have been teetering on the edge of severe service cuts.

Let’s talk about Big Poppa! This very handsome boy has been everywhere on tour, from the North Bay to the East, and the Notorious D.O.G. is here and ready to find his perfect home. He spent several years in another shelter, but hasn’t let that stop him from being his best self. To be honest, we’re baffled that he’s...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. San Francisco, California – Northern California moves into the Feb 5–9 period under a dominant above-normal temperature pattern, bringing warmer-than-average conditions and limited chances for rain across...

Tokyo Central brings its vast selection of Japanese seafood, produce and beverages to the Bay Area, including many items unavailable online.

California transportation officials are considering moving a stretch of Highway 1 away from a disappearing beach — and into a coastal Bay Area neighborhood.

Is the viral fish filet bun worth waiting in line? Food critic Cesar Hernandez finds out.