As Kaiser’s Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic
Cate Peters, Brianna Sosa, Gabrielle Rayne Ignacio, Anna Hoch-Kenney and Tatiana Geroulanou, Big Local News. For decades, lunchtime at Roy Mejia’s downtown Oakland bar meant a steady stream of Kaiser Permanente workers. Doctors, nurses and office staff from nearby buildings would stop in for a soda or a sandwich.
Alameda Prosecutors Obtain $20K Settlement from Landlord
The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office announced they have reached a settlement with an Alameda landlord who had refused to repay $20,211 in excess rent to a tenant, even after a Hearing Officer ordered they do so. The tenant had filed a rent...
🌫️ Air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Sunday, March 29, and Monday, March 30, due to smoke from the Marina Fire burning in the Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area north of Antioch. Winds may carry smoke into Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, and Byron.
Protest Held Outside Oakland City Hall
Demonstrators gathered outside Oakland City Hall on Saturday for the No Kings rally, which began at noon. Participants chanted messages calling for open borders and unity. More information: https://t.co/luzvUrmLSa.
Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants
The once-luxury outdoor mall is facing multiple lawsuits.
Candlelight vigil seeks safe return of missing Bay Area coffee shop owner
About 100 friends and family members of Amy Hillyard, who was last seen Wednesday afternoon, gathered in solidarity Sunday evening.
Early morning garage fire displaces resident, pet in San Francisco
San Francisco firefighters responded to a garage fire north of the Panhandle early Sunday.
San Francisco – Random Teen Assault in Embarcadero Captured in Shocking Daylight Video
The Assault Begins Without Warning (Image Credits: Flickr) San Francisco – A disturbing video surfaced over the weekend, revealing two young assailants launching an unprovoked attack on a man walking along a bustling street in the Embarcadero neighborhood. The incident unfolded Friday near Market and Steuart streets,...
Berkeley Beer Staple Trumer Pils Sold Off, Taproom Set To Go Dark
One of Berkeley's most recognizable green bottles is about to lose its local address. After 22 years in the East Bay, Trumer Pils, the German-style pilsner brewed in Berkeley since 2004, is set to leave the Bay Area. Firestone Walker has acquired the brand's U.S. operations and plans to shift brewing to its Central...
85 bikes seized after authorities stop planned Bay Bridge takeover
Authorities said they stopped a large group of cyclists that intended to take over the Bay Bridge on Saturday. The California Highway Patrol said they alerted San Francisco police of a large group of cyclists riding recklessly on city streets, believed to be heading to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to enter...
