Oakland CA

Legacy includes inspiring Alameda first responders to carry blood plasma to help save lives. Doug Clifton, a revered retired firefighter, Captain and EMS Chief for the Alameda Fire Department and his partner Kathy Katz died last year on September 17 when a box truck slammed into their motorcycle as the two were en...

Kick off your San Francisco food crawl with a late‑night legend hiding behind a bar door in SoMa. One minute you are walking down Natoma Street, the next you are at a tiny window attached to Tempest Bar, watching sizzling burgers, bubbling mac and cheese, and chicken hit the flat‑top like it is primetime on Food...

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – People often lament that they no longer know their neighbors. And the “loneliness epidemic” is a well-documented concern. Without formal reasons to get together with others in the community, lots of people simply stay in, scroll on their phones, and stay isolated. A new...

With the star witness missing in a high-profile misconduct case against a veteran Oakland homicide detective, prosecutors appear to be rethinking how to proceed. In 2023, former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price charged Detective Phong Tran with committing perjury by misrepresenting his relationship to...

A San Lorenzo man accused of draining an elderly Half Moon Bay couple of more than $2.5 million has pleaded not guilty, setting up a long legal fight over what exactly happened behind the gates of a rural Coastside home. Prosecutors say 52-year-old John Wilson, an unlicensed contractor, showed up...

Barnes & Noble will close its longtime San Bruno bookstore at the Shops at Tanforan, citing the end of its lease.

A day on the Delta turned tragic yesterday when a jet ski flipped near the Discovery Bay Marina launch ramp, killing one person, according to county deputies. Three people were thrown into the water. Two adults managed to swim to a nearby dock, while a third vanished beneath the surface and was later recovered by...

The Skywalker Ranch General Store is packed with collectibles, books and wine.

When Doodlecakes, one of Alameda’s favorite bakeries, was among the nine local businesses burglarized early Monday morning, February 23, owners Rebekah and Thomas Scott posted about the break-in on social media, maintaining a sense of humor about the situation and assuring everyone that they were OK. They reported...

Yesterday in Emeryville, it turned chaotic when three loose pit bulls attacked outside the Pak ’n Save on San Pablo Avenue, injuring two shoppers and an Emeryville police officer. The attack happened at about 8:50 AM. Three people were taken to a nearby hospital, including the officer, who suffered...