Big banks could get taxed for foreclosing, under Oakland ballot proposal
When a building is sold in Oakland, both the seller and the buyer usually pay a tax to the city. For example, homes valued between $300,000 and $2 million come with a 1.5% tax for the seller and owner. If the buyer is low-income, they pay a lower rate. This...
T&T’s largest California location headed to Newark
The Canadian grocery chain is expanding its Bay Area presence with a new Newark location that will occupy the former Macy's space at NewPark Mall and is scheduled to open in winter 2027.
This Modern Thai Teahouse Is Just Getting Started
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Nudi Blue is the latest restaurant from chef Jezreel “Jae” Roja and Krissana “Tanz” Tussanaprasit, the couple behind Tanzie’s, a popular Thai brunch spot
Pre-dawn Blaze Rocks West Oakland Corner Near 29th And West
Oakland firefighters were on the move today, racing to a working fire in the West Oakland neighborhood around 29th Street and West Street. A short union video shows multiple engines and truck companies crowding the block as crews push into a smoke-filled building. At the time the reel was shared, there were still no of
Oakland Porch Piled With Dead Bees Triggers Zombee Scare
Dozens of dead honeybees on an Oakland front porch this week left neighbors rattled and wondering if the city is facing a zombee problem. The insects were clustered beneath a porch light, a scene residents described as eerie and inexplicable. Entomologists say it is the kind of pattern they watch for, but not, on its o
Oakland man arrested in Hercules for human trafficking of a minor
The Hercules Police Department announced the arrest of 30-year-old Deyonne Anthony White (born 2/16/1990) of Oakland in connection with a multi-agency human trafficking operation. White was arrested during a U.S. Probation Office visit in San Francisco with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. He faces f
Bay Burgers Relocates to Larger Redwood City Restaurant as Surging Demand Pushes Local Favorite...
A growing Redwood City favorite is entering a new chapter as Bay Burgers prepares to...
2 sentenced after 74-year-old Sanger man ‘betrayed when he needed protection’
Justin Linder Teel and Gina Denise Abercrombie were sentenced to three years in state prison and five years of formal probation, respectively, after stealing almost $1 million from a trusted family member.
Bay Area cities named in WalletHub’s best places for 4th of July celebrations
Fourth of July is right around the corner and events are preparing for crowds. WalletHub's "Best and Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations (2026)" ranked San Francisco and other Bay Area cities in the top 100 based on multiple categories. San Francisco ranked seventh overall and first under the...
Two humpback whales found dead in Bay Area
(KRON) — Two humpback whales have been found dead in the Bay Area over the past nine days, according to The Marine Mammal Center. One of the humpback whales was found June 20 at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County. Its cause of death has not been determined, and no necropsy, or animal autopsy, […]
