Exchange Bank Announces Grand Opening of Marin and Petaluma Branches
PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 9, 2026-- Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce the grand opening of two full-service branch locations as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to personal, relationship-driven banking across the North Bay. The new branches—located in San Rafael and...
Oakland neighborhood evacuated after possibly armed person barricades themselves inside home: police
An Oakland neighborhood was evacuated Monday morning after police said a person possibly armed with a gun barricaded themselves inside a residence.
This S.F. mall defied the wave of downtown closures. Now it’s been sold
The mall near Moscone Center is 92% leased and was recently full of Super Bowl tourists.
70-year-old dies after arrest at San Pablo casino
A man who was arrested for allegedly refusing to leave an East Bay casino later died in custody after experiencing an unknown medical emergency, police said.
3 armed robberies in Marin result in 3 arrests, one in San Pablo and...
On January 14, 2026, at about 2:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a 911 call about a man who reported being robbed at gunpoint at his home in central Novato. Patrol officers learned that a large sum of cash that had just been withdrawn from a Novato bank had been stolen. The suspect was described as a masked...
Super Duper Burgers opening new North Bay location this week
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco-based hamburger chain Super Duper Burgers is set to open its third restaurant in Marin County this week. The new Corte Madera location will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with free burgers for early customers. Super Duper is giving away free burgers to the...
EBMUD Wants to Pay You $100 to Plant a Tree
If you have been thinking about swapping out part of your lawn for a water-wise yard, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) just added a new perk: a “Treebate” that can reimburse you up to $100 for the cost of a qualifying tree. (ebmud.com)
Oakland gang members sentenced to nearly 60 years in federal prison
Associates of an Oakland gang have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 60 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies that targeted small Bay Area businesses.
East Bay loses multiple sushi spots, cafes among January restaurant closures
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Storm headed to Bay Area: Here’s when it will rain
OAKLAND, Calif. - It's been an exceptionally sunny February, so far. That's expected to end Tuesday by noon, when there are expected scattered showers, according to the National Weather Service. By Tuesday afternoon, there will be widespread rain, which is sure to affect the commute home. The storm will hang...

















