Mesón to take over Three One Four Pizzeria location in Berkley
A favorite dining concept will be making a comeback. While Mesón’s official opening date has not yet been announced, owner Cameron McVeig confirmed that the upcoming restaurant will be heavily inspired by César, the acclaimed Spanish tapas bar known for its paella and longtime presence in Berkeley before closing in 202
June’s Pizza Is Oakland’s Favorite Late-Night Slice Shop
The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene. When we pull up to...
Oakland Accessory Charge Tossed While Accused Killer Stays On The Run
An Alameda County prosecutor has dropped an accessory-to-murder case against 25-year-old Kalif Collins after the court could not hold a required preliminary hearing within 60 days, a timing misfire that leaves the alleged gunman still at large. Collins had been accused of helping the driver flee after 30-year-old Daesj
One of Oakland’s only sports bars closed. Now, it’s coming back to life
When popular game day spot Athletic Club Oakland closed for good in February, locals mourned the loss of one of the city’s few sports bars. But now, a new group of owners is bringing it back.
Man charged with San Leandro hate crime after admitting he targeted Asian victim to...
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - An East Bay woman says she is traumatized after being robbed and assaulted outside a San Leandro restaurant by a suspect who later told police he targeted her because she is Asian. "I screamed. I said, ‘Stop … stop!’" Robina Ventus recalled Friday. "And then he...
Six Easy Hayward Walks and Hikes for Young Kids and Tired Parents
Parents looking for a low-effort outdoor plan in Hayward have several short, kid-friendly options that do not require a full hiking setup. Bring water, check current park alerts, and choose the outing by how much energy the child — and adult — has that day.
S.F. lost a legendary French restaurant. Now people are lining up to buy a...
Café Jacqueline closed in January, but an estate sale means fans can take a piece of the famed San Francisco restaurant home with them.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs amid wildfire risk for Northern California
CALIFORNIA, USA — People in Northern California could face temporary power shutoffs this weekend as Pacific Gas and Electric tracks dry, windy conditions increasing wildfire risk. From Sunday, May 17, through Tuesday, May 19, some parts of Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Napa, Sonoma, Tehama, and Yolo counties are under an...
SF men face murder over fireworks deaths. The state Supreme Court may have killed...
On July 1, 2025, an illegal fireworks warehouse just south of Esparto, in rural Yolo County, exploded. The shaking could be felt as far as Davis, 20 miles away. The smoke plume could be seen for miles across the valley. The blast flattened or nearly destroyed roughly a dozen buildings,...
A Bay Area rock legend let the camera in. What it caught is deeply...
Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes reveals painful personal moments in Bay Area filmmaker Don Hardy’s intimate documentary, tracing her music, trauma, cancer diagnosis and creative rebirth.
