Coffee shop owner goes missing from Oakland, police asking for help
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Police Department have released a photo of a woman who has gone missing from the Cleveland Heights neighborhood. Amy Hillyard, 52, was last seen on Wednesday at 2 p.m. on the 500 block of Radnor Road, wearing tan-colored pants and a top of the same color.
Check, Please! Bay Area Begins Its Third Decade With Four New Episodes
Check, Please! Bay Area starts its third decade of episodes with four weeks of flavor-packed finds this April! From fermentation-forward bites in San Jose to New Orleans-inspired comfort in Los Gatos and vibrant Thai dishes in Berkeley, the James Beard and Emmy Award-winning series returns with eateries that reflect...
Regional: Mass Deportations Could Cost Bay Area Billions Of Dollars, Report Says
The Bay Area could lose billions of dollars in economic output and tax revenue if mass deportations of the region's undocumented population were carried out, according to a report released Wednesday. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute, a think tank that conducts research on economic issues in the region, led...
Half Moon Bay Brunch Star Johnny’s Quietly Muscles Into Downtown San Mateo
Half Moon Bay favorite Johnny's has slipped into the San Mateo brunch scene, quietly debuting a new location in downtown's Brickline development. The modern spin on the classic diner began its soft opening last Tuesday and is currently serving breakfast and lunch in the mornings and early afternoons, with owners...
Hayward mother sentenced to over 15 years for her daughter’s death
The mother of Sophia Mason, the 8-year-old found dead at a home in Merced County, was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison Thursday in connection with her daughter’s death, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office. According to the DA, Samantha Johnson of Hayward was...
Bay Area coffee shop owner missing from Oakland, authorities say
The co-owner of a popular Oakland coffee shop is missing after last being seen in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood near Lake Merritt, authorities said.
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong announces surprise East Bay concert
Billie Joe Armstrong is set to play a show with his all-covers band, the Coverups, in the Bay Area — and he only gave fans a few hours’ notice.
Redwood City: 2 Taken To Hospital With Critical Injuries Following Shootings
Two people were shot in Redwood City but are expected to survive, according to police on Thursday. Officers responded to a reported gunshot victim at the intersection of McGarvey Avenue and Farm Hill Boulevard at about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. While officers were attending to that call, another report came in of a person...
Driver killed in Hayward after colliding with light pole, tree
A driver was killed in Hayward after a Thursday evening crash that downed a light pole and a tree near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Ash Street, authorities said.
Black Oakland residents dissatisfied with city: poll
Loren Taylor discusses a poll he conducted showing Black residents in Oakland are dissatisfied with city.
