‘Things are bleak’: Popular Bay Area pie shop prepares to close
A popular local pie business says that it's struggling to stay open.
2 suspects charged in Emeryville’s 1st homicide of year
EMERYVILLE, Calif. - Two men have been charged with murder and other crimes in Emeryville's first homicide of the year. The East Bay Times reports that Armand Watson, 52, of Oakland, and Isaac Landry, 51, of Rodeo, where charged with the shooting death of Robert Abeyta, 43, of Oakland. Abeyta...
Oakland could arrest people for being homeless under councilmember’s proposal
Oakland would dramatically change how it treats homeless people when removing encampments under a new policy pitched by District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston this week. Houston’s plan, unveiled on Thursday night, would enable Oakland to shut down encampments regardless of whether the city has other shelter to offer...
Surveillance, privacy concerns raised in debate over Flock cameras in Oakland
Those who oppose the cameras also allege that cameras are used by Customs and Board Patrol and ICE for deportations.
Locals Say the Best Chicken and Waffles in California Are at This Oakland Diner
There’s a reason locals say the best chicken and waffles in California live right here in Oakland. Chicken and waffles can be tricky. You need a crisp, savory fried chicken, a fluffy yet sturdy waffle, and the right balance so both flavors shine. At Oakland’s Home of Chicken &...
Oakland woman restoring American Girls to donate to foster kids
OAKLAND, Calif. - A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls. She runs a makeshift doll factory from her home where she collects dolls to restore – some lightly pre-loved and some torn apart. More than 200...
San Mateo Man Arrested for Macy’s Robbery Attempt at Hillsdale Mall
Chaos erupted at San Mateo's Hillsdale Mall Macy's when a robbery attempt was thwarted last night, leading to an arrest. According to a social media post from the San Mateo Police Department, the incident involving loss prevention staff and a man occurred yesterday at approximately 08:49 p.m. Fernando Escotorivera,...
Kaiser workers in Northern California to strike over staffing and burnout
Union leaders say shortages in Northern California are forcing operating rooms to sit empty and putting patients in danger, while Kaiser calls the walkout “disappointing.”
KEVIN!!! Macaulay Culkin is coming to the Bay Area for special ‘Home Alone’ anniversary...
OAKLAND, Calif. - Macaulay Culkin, known for his iconic role in the Christmas classic "Home Alone," is coming to the Bay Area as part of a special screening and tour to mark the 35th anniversary of the enduring holiday film. Revitalize Your Skin with Plexaderm [Try Now]As seen on TV!...
Stanford Hospital Staff Protest Administration’s Complicity with ICE
Members of Stanford Hospital staff and more than 100 community members protested at a demonstration in Palo Alto on September 2nd. They called out the hospital administration for discharging East Palo Alto resident Aleyda Rodriguez to DHS before she was healthy, denying her visitation rights, and failing to inform...