Aerial photo reveals concerning trend among billionaires in San Francisco: ‘I’ll never understand’
"A billionaire’s change of heart can destabilize vulnerable families." Aerial photo reveals concerning trend among billionaires in San Francisco: 'I'll never understand' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Oakland Roots Battle Developer For Howard Terminal Redevelopment
The Port of Oakland has narrowed the search for a redeveloper of Howard Terminal to two finalists: the Oakland Roots Sports Club and Industrial Realty Group. The move refocuses attention on the 55-acre waterfront parcel that was once tied to an A’s stadium effort now abandoned. As reported by...
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help to Find At-Risk Missing Man in San...
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating Adrian Whatley, an at-risk missing person who has been missing since yesterday. The 43-year-old man was last seen at around 6:51 PM on the 200 block of Lewelling Boulevard in San Lorenzo, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office...
‘No clue, no heads up’: Newsom shocked by CCA’s abrupt closure after $20M state...
Students and faculty of California College of the Arts weren’t the only ones shocked by the abrupt announcement Tuesday that San Francisco’s oldest art school would be closing and its campus taken over by Vanderbilt University. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who caught flak from the press and lawmakers last...
San Francisco Youth Soccer Coach Charged with Multiple Felony Counts of Child Molestation
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has charged Carmelo Hernandez, age 39, with multiple felony counts related to alleged child molestation involving two minors. Hernandez, who served as a youth soccer coach, faces allegations that include luring a child for the purpose of committing a lewd act and multiple...
Steve Jobs was a regular at this storied Bay Area restaurant. Now, it’s closing.
The storied restaurant was a go-to for Steve Jobs and other tech CEOs.
Photos: Stunning optical illusion appears over S.F.’s Transamerica Pyramid
A San Francisco photographer captured a stunning optical display behind the Transamerica Pyramid on Thursday amid an unusual alignment of atmospheric conditions.
Flour Fist Pizzeria Is Closing Down, And a Mission-Style Taco Bell Is Alsoshutting Down
Several well-known restaurants across the East Bay have recently closed or announced imminent closures, marking the end of long-running neighborhood fixtures in Oakland and Lafayette. Fist of Flour Pizza Co., a casual pizzeria known for its wood-fired slices, has announced it will permanently close its Laurel...
Antioch City Council Agrees to $50k Fee Waiver for Loaves and Fishes
On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council approved a resolution waiving “city only” building permit fees up to $50k for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County. The fee waiver will assist Loaves and Fishes (LFCC) with their renovations at their property at 408 O Street in the City of Antioch. LFCC estimates that they...
Oakland Goes Live with 18 Speed Cameras
Last summer San Francisco started issuing automated speed-camera fines to drivers going 11 mph above the limit. Now Oakland has gone live with its own speed cameras, although tickets with fines are still a couple of months out. From an Oakland DOT release:. The cameras aim to change driver behavior and slow...
