‘Burrito Brothers’: Franciscan Friars ministry opens new Oakland food truck to feed homeless
A religious community group has launched a new food truck aimed at feeding people experiencing homelessness in Oakland.
Deadly motorcycle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
OAKLAND, Calif. - A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning near the Bay Bridge toll plaza, snarling the morning commute for hours, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident was reported about 5:45 p.m. on westbound Interstate Highway 80, west of the metering lights. Traffic getting to the bridge was...
Teen driver in fatal Oakland crash charged with vehicular manslaughter
The 17-year-old driver who crashed last weekend into a group of pedestrians on an East Oakland sidewalk is facing vehicular manslaughter and other criminal charges. At a press conference inside the René C. Davidson Courthouse on Wednesday, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced she is charging
Shoplifting isn’t the problem. Bay Area film ‘I Love Boosters’ exposes the real thief.
Boots Riley's "I Love Boosters" is an anticapitalist sci-fi opus.
Merced County Coroner Seeks Public’s Help Locating Family of 66-Year-Old Stephen Eugene Hill; Possible...
May 21, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Coroner’s Bureau needs the public's help. locating the family of 66-year-old Stephen Eugene Hill. The Coroner's office believes Stephen has relatives in the Bay Area, but their whereabouts and information are unknown. It is crucial to locate the im
Bay Area homeowners face looming 30% FAIR Plan insurance rate hikes
Thousands of Bay Area homeowners living in fire-prone areas are bracing for significant insurance rate hikes this fall. California's FAIR Plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, has announced it will raise rates by an average of 30% starting October 15.
BTS’ Bay Area food tour included a stop at a tiny San Jose ramen...
A San Jose ramen shop says BTS leader RM stopped by before the group wrapped its three-night Stanford Stadium run.
Bay Area shelter dogs sent to ‘no-kill’ Northern California rescue were found shot and...
Humboldt County investigators are examining allegations that Bay Area shelter dogs sent to Miranda’s Rescue were found shot, buried and falsely reported adopted.
Three Suspects Arrested by Detectives Following Robbery Investigation Near Alton and Culver
“Last month, a woman withdrew cash from a bank near Alton and Culver. After she got into her car, suspects blocked her car, opened the door, punched her in the face, and stole her backpack, which had $5,000 in cash inside. On Friday, while our Detectives surveilled the suspects, they...
Sushi Tamahime opens at The Clocktower in Danville
Kanazawa, Japan based Sushi Tamahime, renowned for their blackthroat seaperch (のど黒 ) sushi opened recently at The Clocktower in Danville. Check out their menu here. The Suntory beer and sake were really good. Sushi-wise, everything was delicious except not a fan of the Americanized cream-cheese roll. Apparently they ha
