Oakland will continue ticketing stolen cars for the foreseeable future
One afternoon in January 2023, Fairfax resident Steve Shiotsu parked his car by Lake Merritt before meeting with a friend. When he returned four hours later, his 1995 Honda Civic was gone. Shiotsu thought it might have been towed but couldn’t find any tow-away signs nearby. “I went up and...
Richard Lee, Cannabis Legalization Pioneer and Founder of Oaksterdam University, Dies at 62
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Richard Lee, the trailblazing activist who helped push marijuana reform into the mainstream and founded Oaksterdam University, passed away on Sunday, July 27. He was 62. Lee was more than a leader in the cannabis movement—he was its architect. From opening the...
Three Arrested in Connection with Burglary, Identity Theft Investigation in Bay Area
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — “The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects tied to a series of organized burglaries and an identity theft ring spanning the Bay Area. The case began with a residential burglary in Cupertino and led to the recovery of two...
This tiny Bay Area suburb has become a hit for restaurants
From fresh bagels to sushi and wine bars, this small East Bay suburb is booming with new restaurants. Here’s why.
Temple SF Owner Buys Historic Oakland Greyhound Site for Event Venue, Housing
The owner of SF’s Temple Nightclub has bought Oakland’s long-vacant Greyhound station. Plans include pop-up events, a rooftop bar, and eventually multifamily housing, years after ravers briefly took over the crumbling Beaux Arts building. As San Francisco Business Times reports, the historic Greyhound station at 2103...
‘Jerry is rolling in his grave’: The Deadheads boycotting SF’s anniversary shows
I was 12,000th in the Dead & Company Ticketmaster queue when I texted my father to see if he wanted to fly to San Francisco from the East Coast for the 60th anniversary shows Aug. 1-3 in Golden Gate Park. My dad is one of the biggest Deadheads I’ve ever...
California to get burst of blistering heat with temperatures up to a roasting 115...
San Luis Obispo's weather is on the brink of a dramatic shift. As the marine layer begins to retreat, the city might soon trade its cool mist for sunny skies.
Delta pilot arrested in front of shocked passengers as ‘cops storm cockpit’ after flight...
A DELTA co-pilot has been arrested and cops were reportedly seen storming the cockpit after the passenger plane landed. Around 10 agents, some from Homeland Security, boarded the plane after it landed at San Francisco airport on Saturday. The plane had taken off from Minneapolis airport earlier in the day, as...
The Massive Secondhand Shop In California Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Tucked away on a bustling corner of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District stands a bargain hunter’s paradise that makes even the most dedicated coupon-clippers weak in the knees. The Goodwill Store & Donation Center at 1669 Fillmore Street isn’t just another thrift shop – it’s a veritable wonderland...
SF chef steps down, restaurant announces closure after viral confrontation with food influencer
A San Francisco chef has stepped down and their restaurant is closing after a viral confrontation with a local influencer.
