Oakley neighborhood no longer on lockdown after hourslong standoff, authorities say
An Oakley neighborhood is no longer on lockdown on Monday after a search for a suspect who shot at a deputy ended, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Giant lizard found abandoned in Alameda
(KRON) — A giant lizard was found abandoned inside an empty Alameda residence. According to the Alameda Police Department, officers responded to a call reporting a “Komodo dragon” inside a home. “That’s right… a Komodo dragon,” Alameda PD said on Facebook. Alameda PD officers and animal control were dispatched to...
‘Duck Dynasty’ stars call Seattle, San Francisco ‘unlivable’ under ‘woke’ leadership
"Duck Dynasty" stars Al and Jase Robertson blamed "woke" leadership for making cities like Seattle and San Francisco unlivable during podcast discussion.
Why San Francisco’s most iconic buildings are sitting empty
We tracked down the status of some of San Francisco's abandoned, beloved institutions
It’s time to tear down the San Francisco Zoo. Here’s what should go in...
The San Francisco Zoo is bleeding money, losing visitors, and running out of time. It isn’t just struggling — it’s failing on some of the most valuable public land in the city. Attendance is down 40% since 2019. The zoo is posting multimillion-dollar losses. And San Francisco’s...
Collab between Senor Sisig, House of Nanking is coming
A band of prominent local restaurateurs is cooking up a special culinary mash-up to kick off The City’s forthcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. House of Nanking chef Kathy Fang has joined forces with Evan Kadera and Gil Payumo of Senor Sisig to host a pop-up at the latter’s Thrive City location to commemorate the...
America’s Oldest Italian Restaurant Has Survived 6 Moves Since 1886
It takes tremendous effort to keep a restaurant open, let alone for over 100 years and through six moves, but this San Fransisco eatery has done just that.
5 West Coast Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Crash in the Next...
On the West Coast, these cities stand poised for more losses over the next 12 months.
Danville’s Most Iconic Grocery Store is Closing Forever, in Huge Blow to Blackhawk
DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA – One of Blackhawk’s biggest remaining anchors is about to disappear. I remember going to this particular store many times while hunting for gourmet foods. If you wanted a specific kind of fancy Italian pasta sauce–or some delicious candies for a gift–this place had you covered.
13 of the Best German Restaurants in California
Craving crisp schnitzel, buttery spaetzle, and a cold stein without booking a flight to Munich? California’s German dining scene is packed with cozy biergartens, mountain lodge vibes, and waterfront hangouts that deliver old world flavor with West Coast ease. From Los Angeles beer halls to Bay Area classics, these...

















