One of Canada’s biggest concepts is finally hitting California June 18
California is getting a major new grocery name, and Bay Area shoppers who love hard-to-find foods from around the world may want to circle June 18. T&T Supermarket, the largest…
These Are the Best U.S. Cities for Raising Families
Who’s to say what cities are best for families? It’s a personal decision, sure, but certain key metrics definitely come into play. And this year, WalletHub used 45 of them — such as housing cost, recreation opportunities, economics , and quality of schools and healthcare — to find best U.S. cities for families in 2026
Berkeley Flock alert leads to North Face theft arrest
A man wearing a stolen North Face coat, with the security tag still on, was arrested in Berkeley on Monday after a Flock camera alert, police said. The case began Sunday afternoon when North Face Berkeley reported the theft of more than $2,400 in merchandise from its outlet store on Fifth Street . A witness told Berkel
2 new cafes arrive in Oakland, plus fresh East Bay options for dumplings, noodles,...
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Fired Berkeley police watchdog sues city, mayor
Berkeley’s recently fired director of police accountability has sued the city and Mayor Adena Ishii, claiming she and other officials deliberately made his job impossible and retaliated against him for trying to do it. In a civil complaint filed in state superior court on May 15, Hansel Aguilar accused...
Oakland mayor ‘deeply concerned’ over SFPD raid on apartment building
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said Saturday that she was "deeply concerned" by video and reports of San Francisco police officers smashing the glass front door of an affordable housing complex in West Oakland on Thursday. A spokesperson for the SFPD said in an email Sunday that San Francisco police officers...
Bay Area skateboarding legend Marc Johnson dies at 49
Johnson, a Thrasher Skater of the Year, helped define San Jose’s Tilt Mode Army scene and shaped modern street skating through Enjoi, Girl, Chocolate and Lakai.
Oakland speed cameras: 82,000 fines in 40 days
The data is in. Oakland’s new speeding camera program began ticketing on March 15, and the cameras have resulted in more than 2,000 speeding tickets a day. According to a May 7 presentation at Oakland’s City Hall by Craig Raphael, the Oakland Department of Transportation’s speed safety camera program manager, for the I
Big Tech paid millions to elect Bay Area mayor in Calif. governor race. It...
It’s unclear whether Matt Mahan's million-dollar campaign is working.
One of the Bay Area’s most unique venues is in jeopardy
The USS Hornet's capacity is being slashed, leading to economic concerns.

















