Oakland CA

Most commuters taking the Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland are oblivious to the fact that, midway underneath the structure, the humble Yerba Buena Island hides a wealth of military past. While the island served as a U.S. Navy base during the Civil War, the mansion that stands there today was built in 1900...

An SFPD officer assigned to Oakland was nearly killed on the job Tuesday, in an eventful car chase that featured a murder attempt, a wrong-way chase on I-580, and Oakland Police opening fire for reasons even they can’t explain. A San Francisco Police Department officer can occasionally be assigned...

A judge ruled Friday that an 80-year-old woman accused of killing a family of four after she ran into a San Francisco bus shelter will face four felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter.

A cozy storefront with the smell of coffee and sizzling bacon invites early risers to slow down and stay awhile. The moment you step inside it feels less like a restaurant and more like a familiar kitchen where comfort comes standard with every plate. Mama’s Royal Café has become a...

Jack London Square should be Oakland’s crown jewel: a waterfront district where people come to walk, eat, gather and feel the city’s energy. It has the views, the history, the ferry access and a setting most cities would envy. And yet it’s slipping — badly. Jack London Square...

Tokyo Central brings its vast selection of Japanese seafood, produce and beverages to the Bay Area, including many items unavailable online.

California transportation officials are considering moving a stretch of Highway 1 away from a disappearing beach — and into a coastal Bay Area neighborhood.

Is the viral fish filet bun worth waiting in line? Food critic Cesar Hernandez finds out.

Established in 1858, 7 Mile House at the SF-Brisbane border turns 168 years old on Saturday, and is celebrating with $1.68 Jack Daniels shots, free adobo, and a presentation on the restaurant's (often outlaw) 168-year history. We’ve noted that the Financial District’s Tadich Grill is San Francisco's oldest...

The next restaurant from the owners of Michelin-starred Korean restaurant Ssal in San Francisco is a modern steakhouse dedicated to premium beef.