MC Hammer surprises cable car riders in San Francisco with his signature dance moves
Oakland-born rapper MC Hammer got up close with fans while riding the cable cars in San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency.
For Oakland second-hand shoppers, the White Elephant rummage sale is like Black Friday
Victoria Shartzer arrived for the annual White Elephant sale at 8:30 a.m. Saturday — but this wasn’t her first rodeo. For the last 15 years, Shartzer has lined up early outside the warehouse on Glascock Street. For the first time, she was at the front of it. “You...
The Guy Fieri-Approved San Francisco Restaurant Serving Southern Comfort
Be like Guy Fieri and check out this unique San Francisco restaurant. This charming spot serves up comforting southern dishes in an inviting environment.
S.F.’s splashiest new neighborhood is getting a waterfront restaurant
The neighborhood home of OpenAI, Visa and soon, Nvidia, is getting another high-end restaurant.
Oakland indie artist, gospel choir join Charlie Puth for Super Bowl LX anthem
When Charlie Puth’s managers needed local singers to honor the gospel tradition in his Whitney Houston Super Bowl LX tribute with “The Star-Spangled Banner,” they went directly to the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. Ten OIGC members were selected to perform. One was Max Gerlock, vocalist and guitarist of Oakland...
San Francisco police arrest teen suspect in mass shooting near Ocean Beach
Police in San Francisco announced that a teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the Richmond District near Ocean Beach late last year.
Over 20 vehicles seized in Oakland sideshow crackdown
Over 20 vehicles seized in Oakland sideshow crackdown. The Oakland Police Department has seized more than 20 vehicles linked to illegal sideshow activity in Oakland. Using the Flock Camera System, investigators identified vehicles from Solano County, Hayward, and Alameda involved in these incidents. In 2025, a total...
NorCal totem pole carved by Bay Area artist knocked down by big rig
(KRON) — A Northern California landmark that has stood in a Weed, Calif. parking lot since 1962 was toppled in a crash Tuesday. The 32-foot-tall totem pole, carved by Bay Area artist Barney West, was tipped over and noticeably damaged by a big rig navigating the Ray’s Food Place parking lot on Weed Boulevard at […]
Musician shot and killed by deputies in San Leandro told 911 he wanted to...
Authorities say the man shot by Alameda County deputies outside his home near San Leandro had an item that "was designed to resemble a firearm," after he had told dispatchers he wanted to go on a "killing rampage."
Trio of closures in Oakland’s core includes notable sports bar, a Thai restaurant and...
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