Car collision injures 2 pedestrians in South Berkeley
Two pedestrians suffered “significant injuries” after being struck by a car at the intersection of Prince Street and Shattuck Avenue Thursday night, according to the Berkeley Police Department. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 10:05 p.m. last night after a 21-year-old Orinda woman and a 22-year-old...
Massive Steller sea lion seen lounging at S.F.’s Pier 39
The sea lion species is listed as near-threatened by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Upscale S.F. pizzeria closing after 10 ‘incredibly lucky years’
Del Popolo, a San Francisco pizzeria that grew from a converted shipping container to a freezer aisle mainstay, plans to close its Union Square restaurant.
Oakland speed cameras to start issuing fines: See the hotspots
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s 60-day grace period for speeding drivers ends this weekend— a shift from mailed warnings to citations. The city launched its speed safety camera program Jan. 15, installing cameras at 18 high-injury hotspots. While these areas represent only 6% of Oakland’s streets, they account for 60% of...
Leadfoot Oakland Drivers Face Sunday Mailbox Shock As Speed Cams Start Ticketing
Oakland’s grace period is over. After 60 days of warnings, the city’s new speed cameras start spitting out real tickets tomorrow, targeting drivers clocked at 11 mph or more over the posted limit. The cameras, which went live in mid-January along 18 of Oakland’s most dangerous corridors, are part of a five-year pilot...
‘No Kings Day’ march and other upcoming resistance events around Oakland
For the first No Kings marches in June 2025, an estimated 4 million people showed up at more than 800 protests. Last October, No Kings tallied more than 7 million protesters at 2,700 separate events in all 50 states. This anti-authoritarian movement continues to grow, with another national day of...
Dumpsters to be placed in San Francisco neighborhood in effort to reduce illegal dumping
The dumpsters will arrive on Friday nights at 6 p.m. and get picked up by 6 a.m. Saturday.
Island Inferno is Turning Up the Heat
The first class is free (until March 15) at Island Inferno, a new all-in-one fitness studio at Marina Village shopping center. The studio is run by instructor and owner Kay Fisher, who hopes the studio will be a place where movement provides a healthier, more grounded way to find joy and connection.
Alameda police warn of unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties at Crown Beach
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Alameda police are warning about unpermitted "beach takeover" parties advertised on social media as a massive heat wave heads for the Bay Area this weekend. Authorities are discouraging people from participating in the gatherings. Police said the events are being promoted for Sunday and Tuesday at...
Central Bay Roofing Named 2026 Alameda Stars Roofing Contractor
Alameda, California - March 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Central Bay Roofing & Restoration announced today that it has been named the 2026 Alameda Star for Roofing Contractor in the Alameda Stars Community Awards, a program organized by the Alameda Post. The Alameda-based company was selected from among 1,995...
