The baker behind some of the Bay Area’s fluffiest Japanese milk bread is opening...
A popup bakery favorite is settling down in the East Bay.
Red Curb Stop In San Jose Turns Into Gun And Drug Bust
What started as a routine look at a car parked at a red curb in San Jose today turned into a full-blown bust, after officers say they found a loaded, unserialized handgun tucked into the driver’s waistband and small packages of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine. Police say a search...
Dahle Bill Would Reduce Heavy-truck Testing Requirements
A North State lawmaker wants to scale back how often heavy-duty trucks must undergo emissions testing in California, arguing the current schedule places an unnecessary burden on rural businesses. Megan Dahle has introduced Senate Bill 1064, which would reduce the frequency of clean-air inspections required for...
Hands-Down California’s 5 Best Mountain-Biking Trails, According To Reviews
The story of the first mountain bikers goes something like this: In 1971, a group of Marin County teenagers decided to race some big-tired bicycles in the woods. They named themselves the Larkspur Canyon Gang, and because actual mountain bikes didn't exist yet, they called these rugged machines "clunkers." They...
Outcry halts human remains composting on San Joaquin River in California
Fresno County officials say they were “shocked” to learn that compost made from human remains was being spread on public land along the San Joaquin River in Central California. The San Joaquin River Parkway Trust has now agreed to stop the practice at its 76‑acre Sumner Peck Ranch...
11 Unbelievable California Markets Where You Can Buy Fresh Meat And Seafood Like A...
Great food usually starts before the kitchen. It starts at the market. Ice-packed seafood counters. Butchers sharpening knives behind the glass. The smell of the ocean mixed with fresh herbs and spices. These are the places serious food lovers always look for first. Regular shoppers know the difference. The fish...
2,700 pounds of meth seized in Northern California — one of largest drug busts...
Agents dismantled a major methamphetamine lab in Calaveras County and arrested eight people, the culmination of a five-month investigation, authorities said.
Expert talks about respiratory virus spreading in the Bay Area
A respiratory virus with no specific treatment or vaccines is spreading in the Bay Area. According to the CDC, the spike of the Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV for short, started in December. A high amount of it is showing up in the wastewater and infections have been growing ever since.
California homeowners are staying put longer, slowing the housing market
Ever wonder why “For Sale” signs feel rarer lately? A new Redfin analysis of county records through 2025 found that homeowners in several California metros are holding onto their homes for unusually long stretches. That slower turnover leaves fewer listings for buyers to chase. Redfin found that Los...
World War II veteran living in the Bay Area turning 105
A parade of vintage Army vehicles passed by Dick Sharp's home in Windsor, a salute to wish him a happy birthday. He recalled the years following the war as "the best of times," when education was readily available, and opportunities were everywhere.
