City Doubles Down on Retail Recruitment at ICSC Monterey
On March 24 and 25, Economic Development staff participated in the 2026 ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Conference in Monterey, CA. City staff attends the conference each year to attract new retail and redevelopment, as well as to build partnerships and learn more about emerging trends in the retail...
San Jose double-shooting victims identified
A 56-year-old man from Sunnyvale and a 41-year-old from San Jose were both pronounced dead after the shooting last month.
Burdell Restaurant Faces Massive Backlash and Threats Over 20% Automatic Service Charge
In the heart of Oakland’s vibrant Temescal neighborhood, a single line on a receipt has ignited a firestorm. Burdell, a celebrated soul food restaurant known for its fried chicken and cornbread, added a 20 percent automatic service charge to every bill, aiming to ensure fair wages for its staff. What followed was not...
The ULTIMATE Fusion Pizza Spot You Need to Try in Dublin, CA
Dublin locals quickly fell for Curry Pizza House Dublin, a small spot with big, bold flavors and a friendly, easygoing vibe. The hook is simple: classic pizza loaded with Indian‑inspired toppings that actually work, from curry chicken to chicken tikka. Pies come out hot, fast, and consistent, so people...
Get Your Bread Fix at This New Oakland Bakery
CASTRO — Ka Kai is a new Northern Thai restaurant that opened on Thursday, March 19, Hoodline reports. It comes from three alum of the restaurant group behind Farmhouse Kitchen, and co-owner Tar Watcharin states the menu is “a comination of authentic northern Thai flavors mixed with American style.” 4133 18th Street,...
Body Camera Footage Shows San Leandro Police Brutality against Unhoused Man
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Body camera footage released by ABC7 News shows an unhoused man being handcuffed, assaulted and abandoned by San Leandro police officers after they determined he had not committed a crime. The footage dates back to December 2024 but was publicly released after San Leandro Police...
Bay Area Parents on Edge as Rotavirus Wave Hits Local Kids
Rotavirus, the intestinal virus that can trigger violent vomiting and life-threatening dehydration in babies and toddlers, is making an unwelcome surge in parts of Northern California. Sewage monitoring and local experts report rising community spread in several Bay Area cities just as federal vaccine guidance has...
Powerful 4.9 magnitude earthquake hits California with violent tremors in San Francisco and emergency...
A STRONG earthquake struck near San Francisco in the early hours of this morning. The 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit at a depth of 5.59 miles, reports the United States Geological Survey. The incident was centred near Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz mountains. It was felt across the Bay...
Oakland Alternator Boss Slain Over ‘Bad Battery’ As Gunman Gets 21 Years
Robert Leigh Moore has been sentenced to 21 years in state prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Bay City Alternators owner Aristeo Zambrano. Zambrano, 68, was shot inside his Oakland shop in February 2024 during an argument over a car battery. According to The...
Developer of massive East Bay housing project hopes to break ground next year despite...
A transformative plan to redevelop Chevron’s former headquarters in San Ramon into a walkable neighborhood with thousands of homes is facing a new hurdle.
