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A new taco option has quietly opened in Danville, and readers are already writing in to tell us how great it is. Reader Tony A tipped us off to this one–thanks, Tony!. Chronic Tacos is now open at 420 Diablo Road, in the Green Valley shopping center near downtown Danville. The address was long associated with a Taco Be

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AutoNation acquired three luxury dealerships in Fremont, California, from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group in a transaction that closed on June 22, 2026. The acquisition includes Audi Fremont, Fletcher Jones Motorcars of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont, strengthening AutoNation’s luxury retail presence in the San Francisco

The Peralta Hacienda, a historic Oakland home and community center built 156 years ago by an early Bay Area settler, was significantly damaged in a Sunday blaze, fire officials said.

A mother was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the 2009 drowning death of her newborn daughter in Union City. The baby's body was found in a dumpster outside the Parkside Apartments, and the case remained unsolved for 16 years before advanced DNA testing identified

Drivers will see a toll increase on the Golden Gate Bridge starting July 1 as part of a multiyear toll increase to fund bridge and maintenance operations. The toll rate for drivers with FastTrak will jump from $9.75 to $10.25, while the carpool toll rate will increase from $7.75 to $8.25. The new toll rates […] The po

Since June 20, two humpback whales have been found dead in the Bay Area, according to The Marine Mammal Center. The first deceased humpback was spotted in Marin County at the Point Reyes National Seashore, while the second whale was located at San Mateo County’s Martin Beach on June 23.

Daniel Damato pleaded guilty to wire fraud and admitted to obstructing the FBI’s investigation into a million-dollar fraud scheme.

As the sun shot long shadows across the lush central garden, the scent of long-stewed brisket wafted out of the kitchen, permeating the air. The Craftsman-style sofas in the wood-panelled living room were empty now, but shelves of framed photos of members remained crowded on a nearby shelf. The cook went outside and ra

Depositphotos Doug Martin lawsuit names Oakland police Doug Martin’s parents filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in Oakland, California, after his October 18, 2025, police custody encounter. The case names the city, several officers, and the Falck ambulance entities. Oakland police said the investigation remained ongo