A cult-favorite Mexican restaurant on Haight Street is closing
The upscale Mexican restaurant Otra (opens in new tab) on Haight will close in early December, owners Nick Cobarruvias and Anna Sager Cobarruvias confirmed to The Standard. The staff was alerted to the news early this week. Cobarruvias and Sager Cobarruvias say the decision comes in part so they can...
Woman sought after Pacifica officer hit with car during Safeway thefts
(KRON) — A 21-year-old woman remains at large after the Pacifica Police Department said she struck an officer on foot with her car as she fled a Safeway theft. Pacifica PD released information about the July 9 incident on Tuesday. Police said officers were dispatched at 4:44 p.m. to a theft in progress at the […]
Female suspect ID’d in attempted murder of Richmond cop
Fired over 30 rounds, charged with four felonies including murder, held on $950k bail; officer recovering. The Richmond Police Department is providing additional information regarding the recent attempted murder of one of our police officers during a call for service involving our partners with A3 (Contra Costa County
Mountain Lion Climbs Tree Near Golden Gate Park, Then Disappears Overnight
Someone walking a dog near Golden Gate Park on Saturday morning looked up and spotted a mountain lion climbing into a tree. The big cat...
Discovered at an S.F. farmers market, this 9-year-old is headed for the Oscars
“Josephine” breakout star Mason Reeves, a 9-year-old San Francisco girl discovered at a Richmond District farmers market, is entering one of Hollywood’s toughest Oscar races.
California has 6 of the ‘greatest’ Mexican restaurants in the US. Where to eat
Craving Mexican food? California has some of the best spots for tacos, burritos and more in the United States, according to a new ranking. The New York Times recently showcased 41 of the greatest Mexican restaurants across the country, from taco trucks to elegant eateries with tasting menus. “There has never been a bet
Oakland Murder Case Ends in Burglary Plea, Mother Says ‘My Soul Is Shattered’
A 23-year-old man accused of gunning down Johnathan Carballo on International Boulevard in 2023 will spend eight years in prison after his murder case collapsed into a mistrial and was ultimately resolved with a no contest plea to burglary. Marco Leiva-Saucedo was sentenced in May 2026, more than two and a half years a
Federal Probe Finds UC Berkeley Law Discriminated Against Asian And White Students
University Of California Berkeley Campus Federal officials announced findings on Wednesday alleging that the University...
Man charged with two Oakland shootings
(KRON) — A man who allegedly went on a violent Oakland crime spree in August is slated to appear in court for an arraignment Wednesday. Aleem Spencer, 45, is facing a slew of charges stemming from two separate shootings and a house fire last month. Alameda County prosecutors said the first shooting happened on Aug. […]
The Bay Area’s Most Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings
It’s sweater weather once we get past the required September heatwave(s), and with the chiller temps comes a new Fall 2026 class of restaurants. Among the forthcoming openings is a modern Japanese restaurant with Michelin-starred cred, an all-day Southern Italian restaurant from the A16 team, plus a stunningly remodele
