Palo Alto Link faces potential shutdown
Because of reduced grant funding and declining ridership, the Palo Alto City Council discussed the potential of no longer funding the local ride share program Palo Alto Link after June 30. According to Palo Alto Chief of Transportation Ria Hutabarat Lo, the City has invested in many low-cost modes of...
These Apple Fritters Are Why Locals Love This California Donut Shop
Some donuts are cute. Some are popular. And then there are these apple fritters in California. Locally famous, slightly chaotic, and absolutely unforgettable. Because let’s be honest: this isn’t just a donut shop. It’s a “one bite and suddenly you’re emotionally invested” situation. The...
The Father‑Son Pizza Tavern Turning Downtown San Jose Into A Crust‑Lovers’ Paradise
San Jose locals have been buzzing about The Last Round Tavern for one big reason: this isn’t just another pizza joint, it’s a daytime sandwich shop that transforms into a sourdough tavern‑style pizza parlor at night. With a father‑and‑son team at the helm and a mission to...
Los Gatos Man Busted After Filming Kids Outside Elementary School
A 63-year-old Los Gatos man who allegedly filmed kids near an elementary school and wound up in a street confrontation last summer has turned himself in, according to police. He surrendered to officers on April 15 and was arrested on suspicion of annoying or molesting a child under 18 following an Aug. 28, 2025 altercation on Los Gatos Boulevard between Nino and...
A Once Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Mountain View Is Closing After Decades
Family-run Chez TJ, located in downtown Mountain View, has announced its closure; final service is scheduled for the end of April 2026.
Man turns himself in after police get warrant accusing him of 6 counts of...
A man who was arrested last August near Louise Van Meter Elementary School on suspicion of acting inappropriately around children—and then released—turned himself in to Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police this afternoon after a warrant was issued for his capture. John Alan Hale is facing six counts of annoying...
San Jose family reunites with beloved dog after years missing
On Sunday, a South Bay family was reunited with their lost dog Koko after nearly two and a half years. The French bulldog is one of two dogs that went missing after a gardener left a backyard gate open at the Pichardo’s family San Jose home in 2023. The other dog was Gizmo.
Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns
Oakley has become the first Bay Area city to temporarily ban new data centers, signaling a more cautious approach as other parts of Silicon Valley continue to line up projects to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence. The Oakley City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to impose a 45-day moratorium on...
A cheat sheet for The Oaklandside’s Alameda County district attorney candidates forum
On June 2, Alameda County voters will get to make a high-stakes choice for district attorney. Will they stick with the incumbent, reverse the recall they embraced a little over a year ago, or go in a whole new direction?. As the county’s public prosecutor, the DA has extraordinary discretion...
Retired East Bay woman shares kindness through “the power of flowers”
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
