Café Bolita brings fresh masa to West Berkeley
On the corner of Eighth and Carleton streets in West Berkeley, hungry locals gathered by sun-soaked tables to try the newest addition to the local food scene: Café Bolita. The Mexican cafe boasts fresh masa and ample outdoor seating. Café Bolita — which soft-opened Feb. 26 — is owner Emmanuel Galvan’s first-ever...
The Ancient Bones Beneath San Francisco: Fossils, Fault Lines, and Forgotten Fauna
Most people walking through San Francisco see towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. What they don’t realize is that beneath their feet lies an extraordinary treasure trove of ancient life, buried for millions of years in the city’s complex geological layers. The very ground that...
San Francisco Facing Blowback For Eileen Gu Announcement
The City of San Francisco is facing blowback for its Eileen Gu announcement over the weekend. The California city chose to honor the 22-year-old Winter Olympian, who competed for China at the 2026 Games in Italy. Gu, who was born in the United States, chose to compete internationally for China. ...
Confused Waymos Keep Getting in the Way of Emergency Responders And They’ve Had Enough
San Francisco’s emergency responders have a new, unexpected job title: unpaid Waymo wranglers. And apparently, they’re not thrilled about it. City officials aired their frustrations publicly this week during a hearing that dug into a chaotic stretch in late December, when a power outage knocked out traffic signals...
Suspect’s Local Roots Revealed in Chilling Daylight Stabbing of San Francisco’s Chinatown
A Sudden Strike in Broad Daylight (Image Credits: Nypost.com) San Francisco’s Chinatown – Surveillance footage captured a brazen, unprovoked knife attack on a busy street corner, thrusting the tight-knit neighborhood into unease.[1][2] A Sudden Strike in Broad Daylight The assault unfolded around 1 p.m. on Thursday,...
San Francisco Rape Case Reignites Fury as HIV-Positive Offender Gains Parole After 11 Years
A Predator’s Calculated Intrusion (Image Credits: Nypost.com) San Francisco – A convicted rapist who invaded a woman’s home and assaulted her in her sleep faces release from prison after serving only 11 years of a life term, prompting widespread condemnation.[1] A Predator’s Calculated Intrusion In 2013, Roberto...
2.7 Magnitude Earthquakes Strike San Ramon and Petrolia as Small Tremors Continue in California
Some California cities have experienced minor earthquakes over the past few weeks. On March 8, 2026, a 2.7-magnitude earthquake shook San Ramon at 1:19 p.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was about 5 kilometers southeast of San Ramon at a depth of about 7.7 kilometers.
This Serene California Garden Will Transport You Straight To Japan
Here’s a fun fact: you can experience authentic Japanese garden design without enduring a fourteen-hour flight or figuring out how to use a Japanese toilet. The Hayward Japanese Gardens offers a direct portal to the kind of tranquility that usually requires international travel, and all you have to do is drive to the...
This Dreamy Victorian Town In California Feels Like It Belongs In Another Era
The walk begins on a quiet residential street, where Victorian homes rise close to the sidewalk and set the tone immediately. Towers, gables, and ornate trim appear one after another, forming a streetscape shaped long before modern traffic or hurried routines. The spacing feels deliberate, the details purposeful, and...
It was once the ‘most beautiful restaurant’ in SF. We got a peek inside.
A fresh lobster cocktail cost 75 cents. A plate of “imported anchovies with egg” was only 50 cents. Meanwhile, half of an alligator pear — better known today as an avocado — set diners back a mere 35 cents. These old-timey dishes are listed on a...
