Oakland CA

Four Californians just turned routine errands into a multimillion-dollar moment, claiming a combined $5 million in California Lottery Scratchers prizes, lottery officials and local reporting show. The winners, one taking home $2 million and three others landing $1 million each, were announced on Thursday, Feb. 12,...

One of San Francisco’s busiest neighborhood grocery hubs just changed hands, but shoppers probably will not notice a thing. Pacific Development Partners, a Los Angeles-based investor, has paid $32 million for the Lucky Supermarket that anchors Lakeshore Plaza in the Sunset District. The single-tenant store sits on...

Shortly after being elected, Barbara Lee unveiled a 10-point plan for getting Oakland back on track. Point number three was to establish public-private partnerships to “improve Oakland’s economy and increase public safety,” and point number seven was to “generate entrepreneurial and philanthropic investment in...

SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco resident has reportedly been arrested by immigration enforcement agents, according to a post by the San Francisco Rapid Response Network. In an Instagram post, the organization states that it had "confirmed the arrest of a San Francisco resident in the Diamond Heights neighborhood."...

Dinner does not have to mean white tablecloths and predictable menus. In California, some restaurants turn the entire night into the main attraction before the food even hits the table. You are not just grabbing a bite. You are stepping into castles, spy hideouts, pirate ships, and neon drenched dreamscapes...

A former member of the San Leandro City Council pled guilty in a corruption case that has ties to former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, federal prosecutors said.

After days at a stalemate, San Francisco’s teachers union announced early Friday it had reached a tentative agreement with the city’s school district, ending a four-day strike — the first in nearly 50 years. The United Educators of San Francisco announced that the San Francisco Unified School...

A former Daly City police officer is headed toward trial after prosecutors say his 4-year-old daughter showed up at preschool with visible injuries, and deputies later confiscated an illegally modified assault-style rifle from his home. The case, which combines child abuse and weapons charges, has drawn extra...

Veterinarians across the Bay Area are warning dog owners about a sharp rise in serious contagious illnesses, with leptospirosis and canine influenza at the center of their concern. Clinics from Santa Clara County to Berkeley are treating more sick dogs, and local health departments are stepping in as these infections...

Did you know that Chocolate Cake is one of the top three most popular desserts ordered at restaurants? On January 27th each year, this incredibly popular dessert is celebrated with its own day. Valentine’s Day is also coming up, which is probably one of the holidays each year that goes best with pretty much any kind...