Cafe Brusco brings house-made bagels with a seasonal edge to University Avenue The new cafe from the owners of the acclaimed Rose Pizzeria mixes Italian influences with the Jewish breakfast classic.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu vowed "legal action" against the Trump administration if it went forward with its troop plans. S.F. joins coalition urging Supreme Court to block National Guard troops

The school was vacated in 2020 after a study found it was vulnerable to earthquakes and unsafe. The developer plans to knock down the site’s existing buildings.

The new cafe from the owners of the acclaimed Rose Pizzeria mixes Italian influences with the Jewish breakfast classic.

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong’s whistleblower lawsuit rejected Armstrong’s claims against the city over his firing by Sheng Thao “do not rise to the level” of legal violations, a state judge ruled last week.

The ex-NFL star was reportedly "distressed" and fled his home before his death.

2025 Nosh Awards: Nominate your favorite East Bay spots The Nosh Awards are bigger than ever this year, with four new categories celebrating the best in East Bay food and drinks.

The Nosh Awards are bigger than ever this year, with four new categories celebrating the best in East Bay food and drinks.

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: Seal Pup Rescued from Emeryville Marina Recovering in Marin The infant seal rescued by the EPD back on September 21 is gradually recovering at the Marine Mammal Center in Marin County. “Doodle,” as she has been named, is an infant northern fur seal. She arrived in emaciated condition and is receiving rehydration, nutritional support, and medical care. Northern fur sea [more]

Church for Today, founded in 1957 by the Rev. William Hazaiah Williams, Jr., built a reputation as a multiracial hub known for its concert series showcasing Black opera stars and classical musicians. Its future's uncertain.

Unhoused, undocumented families in Richmond avoid seeking help due to fears of ICE Local nonprofit GRIP is seeing a shift in its shelter population: For the first time, the shelter is housing a majority white population.

2025 Nosh Awards: Nominate your favorite East Bay spots The Nosh Awards are bigger than ever this year, with four new categories celebrating the best in East Bay food and drinks.

If you use the Richmond bridge bike lane, a big change is coming soon The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike lane will only be open Thursday afternoons, weekends and select holidays starting Mon., Oct. 27.

Violence prevention programs are said to be successful across San Francisco. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood wants them in the Tenderloin. Anti-violence programs aren’t in one of S.F.’s most violent neighborhoods

It's Manga and Rose B. Simpson at the de Young Museum, Suzanne Jackson at SF MOMA and Japanese Clay at the Asian Art Museum. So much to see! What’s on now at San Francisco museums, October 2025

Two years after S.F. officially endorsed its intent to create a city-run public bank, Supe. Jackie Fielder is urging it to follow through. S.F. has a plan for a public bank. One supervisor wants to act on it.

"No corporation is above the law," Attorney General Rob Bonta said.

National Guard is just one of many concerns for San Francisco, which can do little to prevent an influx of ICE, CBP, DHS, DEA or FBI agents Court lets Trump send National Guard to Portland. What about S.F.?

Other police agencies in California have found solutions that avoid complete encryption.

San Francisco supervisors have two weeks until they vote to finalize the upzoning plan. They're proposing a slew of changes. City supervisors propose final changes to S.F. upzoning plan

Bobby Seale, a Black Panther founder, will have an Oakland intersection named after him The city will host a dedication event Wednesday, Oct. 22 which will be designated "Bobby Seale Day" in Oakland.

The rescue happened Sunday morning in an area near the Santa Cruz Mountains.

After years of blight and uncertainty, a Los Angeles real estate firm closed on the 2200 block of Shattuck Avenue this month.

An AI image of Oakland City Hall is missing some stuff…can you spot it? Announcing the winners of our spot-the-difference contest. Two perceptive Oaklanders found 30 discrepancies.

"My fear is her being held against her will."

Former NFL player dies while in Oakland police custody Police say former Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin, 36, died after a “brief struggle” with officers during a residential break-in.

Last day to register online to vote on Prop 50 California’s Nov. 4 special election has one focus: a proposal to redraw Congressional district maps in response to an unusual mid-decade Republican redistricting in Texas. Those who miss the deadline can do a same-day conditional registration at their polling site.

Early Prop. 50 voting site in Richmond opens Oct. 31 Oct. 20 is the last day to register to vote in the special election that aims to up the number of Democrats in the House.

Completo con dos salas de examen privadas y un área de triaje, y con un equipo de proveedores médicos y de servicios. Sutter tiene grandes planes de atención médica para las calles

The measure would adopt new congressional lines that favor Democrats for the next three election cycles in an effort to offset partisan gerrymandering in other states.

Oakland hires former Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan Five months after leaving the council, Kaplan has rejoined the city to tackle illegal dumping.

Martin was 36 years old.

Oakland art scene’s loss is gain for Richmond’s Seaport Studios Driven out by high Oakland rents in recent years, sculptors and other large-scale installation artists have settled in comfortably at south Richmond art facility.

On 24th Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Pop’s

Other new Berkeley books: Jeff Chang’s biography of Bruce Lee, exploring the making of Asian America, and Yvonne Martinez’s novel about labor leaders acting badly.

SFMTA plans to beg relief from the state's zero-emissions mandate. It’d be crazy not to ask. It’d be crazier for the state to say no.  Muni wants exemption from CA pollution rules. It’s a no-brainer.

The differences between all the college rankings lists can be confusing.

New long-term research investigated 42 bird species in several national parks.

From Ocean Beach to the Embarcadero, tens of thousands of San Franciscans attended "No Kings" protests on Saturday, Oct. 18. Photos: More from San Francisco’s ‘No Kings’ protest

At 17th and Shotwell Streets. Photo by Zachary Smith. Wheel of Misfortune

At Monday's meeting, amendments will range from excluding historical buildings to increasing the percentage of larger, family-friendly units. S.F. upzoning plan heads to the Board of Supervisors. Here’s what to know.

Phase one of the project is preparing for up to 150,000 residents.

More details are emerging about Melodee Buzzard.

Oct. 25 is a big night in the Mission - map out where you are going to go. Lit Crawl 2025: The annual literary mosaic in the Mission

Nicholas Weininger's grandfather fled to the U.S. Now, he tries to help others do the same as a court watch observer. People We Meet: The S.F. composer who became an immigration court watcher

Thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest Trump in one of several demonstrations across San Francisco and the country. Photos: Defiance, solidarity fill S.F. streets as thousands protest Trump for ‘No Kings’ day

Photos: Oakland ‘No Kings’ protest fills streets Protest signs, inflatable costumes, dancing, bubbles, and fiery political speeches were featured at the East Bay's biggest rally, one of thousands of protest across the U.S.

Share your photos and videos, and let us know what Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Berkeley meant to you.

Update: 800 attend No Kings protests in San Pablo, El Sobrante, opposing Trump’s power grab No Kings protests took place across west Contra Costa County Saturday.

Oakland turns out for ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump "We will not bow," Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the thousands of East Bay residents who marched.

Only around 1 in 30,000 deer have albinism.

South Asian storeowners and chefs across San Francisco are finding ways to adapt as import prices surge ahead of festival season. With Diwali on Monday, South Asian stores contend with 50% tariffs

The biggest height increases in San Francisco's zoning plan are assigned to retail corridors. Single-family neighborhoods? Not so much. Explore: How will S.F.’s rezoning affect your neighborhood?

On 24th Street. Photo by Sara Miles. La Reyna

“We are living in the midnight of our democracy,” Congresswoman Lateefah Simon warned as crowds filled streets and Berkeley's I-80 overpass to protest attacks on constitutional rights.

Day laborers in the Mission are struggling to find work. When they do, some employers take advantage of their undocumented status to underpay them. S.F. day laborers are caught between ICE threats and stolen wages

Despite her reputation for raunch, queer performance artist Marga Gomez sees "Spanish Stew" as a family show.  In Spanish Stew,’ Marga Gomez dishes about queer S.F. in the ‘70s

CHP chase through Oakland ends in collision, sheared-off hydrant Two people were hurt, including the driver who was being chased. He was apprehended.

Someone also kicked in the door at a Berkeley jewelry shop but police said that incident appeared to be unrelated.

The CSU Direct Admissions Program was created through a new state law.

Drinking water at most Oakland schools now meets safety thresholds, officials say The district is building out a new dashboard to display test results and a communication system that will automatically notify schools when they’re being tested for lead.

San Francisco has begun distributing an AI chatbot for residents living in RVs ahead of November's parking ban — it's still in testing. S.F. launched an AI chatbot for RV dwellers. It’s got errors.

Corpus said she retired "under duress."

One local resident told The Scanner it may have been the third fire in the area in the last two weeks.

Larry Williams, 62, died on Thursday morning at the University of San Francisco.

Feel Good Bakery bows out after 22 years The bakery with two locations will sell its last pastries and breads on Halloween.

Oakland is quietly incorporating AI into city work From 311 chatbots to ChatGPT-written emails, Oakland officials are working with a local university to consider AI use across the city.

How to make a plan for attending a political rally, and what you should know about your rights and the possible consequences of protesting.

The East Bay ‘resistance’: A guide to local activism From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a broad range of Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism.

State assessment results brought mostly good news for Berkeley Unified; Black and Latino students made gains, but not across the board.

Oakland Mayor Lee hosts Bay Area mayors at gun violence prevention conference Regional leaders said they want to collaborate and focus on the “supply side” problem of too many guns in their communities.

The bakery with two locations will sell its last pastries and breads on Halloween.

Preventing fights in Oakland schools How Oakland Unified and the city partnered to place violence interruptors on OUSD campuses.

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Jazz quintet finds fans in Oakland retirement communities, playing music ‘from their era’ Frontman Bob Roden returned to music in his life’s third act. His quintet’s favorite gigs are at facilities like Piedmont Gardens.

From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a broad range of Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism — and preparing in case the National Guard arrives.

Where to see live music and sing karaoke in Richmond, Oct. 17-23 This week's highlights include a Fairy Princess Party at The Backyard, karaoke sessions and jazz standards at Little Hill Lounge.

At Union Square. Photo by Michael Santiago. Double Delight

After Mission Local reported on strip searches in San Francisco's jails, in-person lawyer visits will no longer feature mandatory nudity. For attorney visits in S.F. jails: Goodbye, strip searches — hello, body scans

The victim, a 39-year-old San Leandro man, told police the culprit got into his car when he left to make a delivery.

On Thursday morning, Supervisor Chyanne Chen visited 630 Sansome St. immigration court. Only one asylum-seeker appeared for her hearing. Supervisor Chyanne Chen tours S.F. ICE facility as immigrants go into hiding

In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.

Oakland officials have flagrantly violated transparency law An Oaklandside review of nearly 180 public records requests found widespread failure among local politicians to comply with the law.

Thursday's epicenter was right underneath UC Berkeley's Calvin Lab, between the Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law.

Some local cops reject Marc Benioff's call for National Guardsmen, noting nobody orders SFPD to 'go grab Brown people’ or ‘go beat up hippies' How much does Salesforce pay to S.F. police? Less than you’d think.

A state initiative spawned a surprise dividend: new teachers for WCCUSD The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which offers summer enrichment for middle schoolers, has brought new teachers to Richmond.

A school official reported Tuesday that the child had been absent for a long time.

The East Bay ‘resistance’: A guide to local activism From No Kings Day to defending day laborers, a broad range of Oakland and Bay Area groups are pushing back on creeping authoritarianism — and preparing in case the National Guard arrives.

Some Food & Drink Updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent update back in July. These include an update on the highly anticipated Tokyo Central grocery store, the closure of another Starbucks in the city, a new bakery just across the border and new activity at the former KYU2 space among others. Las Brasas Reopens as “El Huarique de Juancito” We’re beginning to lose track of all the restaurants that have set up shop at 4336 San Pablo Avenue over the years. Khana Khazana (2004), Ms. [more]

Mayor Lurie makes a deal with Myrna Melgar, D7 supe who criticized lack of tenant protections in zoning plan. Most rent-controlled buildings to be exempted from S.F. upzoning plan

New food vendors bring home cooking to Emeryville food hall Demiya and Alma y Sazon are serving menus influenced by family recipes and classic comfort food at the Emeryville Public Market.

A man lying in an alley in San Jose early Thursday morning died after being hit by a garbage truck, according to police.

11 things to do in Richmond this week Multiple No Kings protests happening around west county; GRIP walk for homeless services, Chevron holds air quality town hall.

At 24th and Folsom Streets. Photo by Eleni Balakrishnan. TREE X-ING

At Precita Social, there wasn’t a misstep in any of Chef Lute’s dishes. Review: Precita Social offers upscale casual cooking in a familiar space

A San Francisco sheriff’s deputy was fired after alleged “sexual misconduct” in a jail bathroom with an incarcerated trans woman. S.F. sheriff’s deputy fired for alleged ‘sexual misconduct’ with trans inmate in jail bathroom

California Highway Patrol officers will be patrolling the Mission BART plazas this week during Dreamforce to assist with street conditions. CHP officers patrolling S.F. BART plazas this week for Dreamforce

Share input about Claremont Avenue at a community meeting Oct. 23. Councilman Mark Humbert is also circulating an informal survey.

Mayor Lurie’s deputy Ned Segal gave contract to preferred tech firm despite report finding gaps were "so significant" it "shouldn’t be considered." Lurie stands by S.F. permitting contract despite questions of impropriety

Berkeley gets new gourmet salad and burger spots; guava cakes come to Emeryville A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Here’s your chance to tour the Internet Archive in Richmond The Internet Archive, the place where millions of items donated for digital preservation are stored, opens occasionally for public tours. The next one is Tuesday.

Measure FF is slated to provide nearly $270 million for Berkeley streets and sidewalks over its 14-year lifespan.

Update: WCCUSD teachers overwhelmingly authorize strike While a strike isn’t necessarily imminent, the school board held an emergency meeting Monday to approve higher pay for fill-in substitutes to keep schools running.

Richmond author’s children’s book follows fictional friends separated by Iran war Richmond author Nikoo Yahyazadeh’s debut picture book captures the bittersweet reality of being forced to flee home through the eyes of two young girls in Iran.

In September, Richmond loses Riggers Loft, Berkeley’s hot dog creativity depleted Seoul Hotdog and Roasted and Raw were among the restaurants to shutter recently.

Most of my geologizing around Oakland is on foot, with the help of the Citymapper phone app and all manner of public transit, which I’ve praised before. In fact, I’ve written a whole compendium of places to see in Oakland this way. So I’ve gotten to know the AC Transit bus system pretty well. And […]

8 things to do for Halloween in Richmond and nearby From haunted houses to pumpkins in a swimming pool, there is plenty to do in Richmond on Halloween weekend.

Callers "heard people fighting" and saw at least one vehicle speeding away, according to emergency dispatches.

The City of Emeryville revealed its vision for a redesigned Powell Street at a community open house held at the Police Station last Wednesday. Almost two dozen community members attended to learn about the streetscape project and share feedback on the design options. The Powell Street Project, spanning from Frontage Road to the Emeryville Marina, aims to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers along this important waterfront corridor. MIG [more]

One caller told 911 the flames were 6 feet tall, while another saw 3-foot flames in a 50-by-20-foot area.

Both pedestrians, one of whom is pregnant, were rushed to Highland Hospital, according to early reports.

Police said the crimes were "part of an escalating pattern that detectives quickly recognized and linked together."

El Cerrito Peet’s Coffee reopens, and a new Berkeley boba shop beckons A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Where to see live music, play bingo and more in Richmond, Oct. 10-16 This week catch a solo poetry show at The Factory, celebrate a special birthday at Windchaser or try your hand at trivia or bingo.

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share six stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: From Emeryville to Beverly Hills/Got a stache everywhere like a 70’s film pic.twitter.com/QIBTxWPfww — Frak (@FrakThePerson) September 24, 2025 Entertainer Name Drops Emeryville in latest Music Video The Emeryville Marina made a recent appearance in music video by entertainer “Frak the Person.” “From Emeryville to Beverly Hills … got a ‘stache everywhere like a 70’s fi [more]

The new Berkeley Trust Health Center, from LifeLong Medical Care, has been years in the making, officials said this week.

WCCUSD board rejects budget cut resolution, defying county, superintendent With millions in budget cuts looming and teachers threatening to strike, WCCUSD says board’s 3-to-2 vote against resolution could put them at risk of county oversight.

According to court records, driver Launette Sanchez already had on open DUI case from 2024.

The opening night gala for the 39th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition will be held tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Public Market. The event will kick off the city’s inaugural “Art & Culture Month” featuring a robust lineup of exhibitions, performances, and creative tours. The city is hoping to foster a new civic tradition spotlighting the city’s rich ecosystem of artists, makers, designers, and cultural leaders. On Saturday, October 4th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., the city will host its annual Harvest Fe [more]

In what is another troubling sign for Emeryville’s Commercial Real Estate market, the “Tanium” building at 2100 Powell Street has swapped hands at a dramatically lower price than its previous sale. Hannah Kanik of the San Francisco Business Times is reporting that Irvine-based LBA Realty has purchased the 16-story, 350,000-square-foot tower for $72.5 million, or about $200 per square foot, according to Alameda County Assessor’s Office records. The sale price marks a 57.6% drop from the $170.9 mi [more]

When I got word that the monuments in Joaquin Miller Park had some touchup work done, it seemed like a good excuse for a focused visit. The monuments were a fetish of Joaquin Miller, who owned a tract of land, now at the park’s core, that he called “The Hights.” Miller — Joaquin was his […]

A local Emeryville blogger who has walked a fine line between civil and criminal harassment for years, was finally brought before a judge in a court of law on Thursday. A temporary restraining order (TRO) was granted against Emeryville Tattler Blogger Brian Donahue on behalf of two City of Emeryville employees back on March 7. The city was looking to make this order “permanent” (a “PRO”) by proving to a judge that Donahue’s behavior was an ongoing threat to the safety and wellbeing of Emeryville [more]

Some retail and service updates within Emeryville since our last report back last month. These include the return of Toys“R”Us, a new Arcade Bar at Bay Street and the kickoff of construction of the highly anticipated Emeryville Planet Fitness among others. Construction Begins on Emeryville Planet Fitness You may have noticed the colorful murals at the old Emeryville CVS being being painted over with grey primer (these murals were intended to abate graffiti while the building sat vacant). Constru [more]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share four stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: Chiron Bomber Facing Extradition from UK Daniel Andreas San Diego, the man accused of planting bombs at the Emeryville-headquartered Chiron Corporation in 2002, is facing extradition to the U.S. That 46-year-old San Diego was taken into custody in north Wales in late 2024 after being on the run for over 20 years. San Diego, who is contesting his extradition, faces a f [more]

Neighbors in Emeryville and North Oakland are banding together to thwart a man caught on surveillance video stealing plants and packages from their yards and porches. Neighbors say the so-called “Plant Bandit” has repeatedly returned to the same properties over the past few months, stealing potted plants and even trees under the cover of night. One stolen lemon tree had been a gift from a neighbor’s late grandmother, making its loss particularly painful. Several Ring cam videos posted on the Rin [more]

Since 2018, Liam O’Donoghue, host of the East Bay Yesterday podcast, has been leading boat tours of the San Francisco Bay aboard the Pacific Pearl. While cruising along the shoreline, Liam narrates true stories related to the cultural and environmental history of various waterfront sites. Tickets are available through the Fish Emeryville website. [Update: There … Continued The post Boat Tour FAQ appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

FROM THE OAKLANDISH BLOG… Order: East Bay Yesterday “Flying Key” t-shirt / East Bay Yesterday “Flying Key” hat  We’re excited to announce another collaboration with East Bay Yesterday, a local history podcast and KPFA radio show based in Oakland. The podcast delves into Oakland’s past, aiming to learn from it and shape a better future. Liam … Continued The post Limited edition East Bay Yesterday shirts and hats now available appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Ever since I started hosting tours of the San Francisco Bay aboard the Pacific Pearl four years ago, the route has remained the same. After leaving the Emeryville Marina, we cruise up to the Berkeley pier, followed by Treasure Island, Yerba Buena Island and then the Port of Oakland. We … Continued The post Summer 2023 Boat Tours appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS [UPDATE: Here is a link to news about my 2023 tours. Sign up here to get my monthly newsletter, where I announce new tour dates, share local history news and promote upcoming events. ] Ahoy! I’ve been leading historical boat tours of the Bay for the past four years and … Continued The post Summer 2022 Boat Tours are Here! appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

UPDATE: Dates are now posted for boat tours through May 2023. Click here to purchase. You have two routes to choose from: the Oakland tour (which also includes brief swings through Berkeley and Yerba Buena Island) or the Richmond tour. Both of the family-friendly trips last about three hours and feature stories about everything from … Continued The post Boat tours are back! appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

Note: This update was originally published via the East Bay Yesterday newsletter. I send about one email per month and it typically includes short essays, round-ups of local history news, links to upcoming events, and archival photos. The image above is from a postcard collection I was recently given that I plan to write more … Continued The post How the tech boom inspired East Bay Yesterday appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

This is my first time posting a recipe on East Bay Yesterday, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from reading food blogs, it’s that you always have to bury the recipe way down at the bottom, after a lengthy preamble. So if you’re just here for the turkey instructions, feel free to start scrolling. … Continued The post Have a West Oakland-inspired Thanksgiving with this vintage recipe appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

By Liam O’Donoghue For the past week or so, it’s been hard to resist checking news constantly. From the minute I wake up, I crave the absolute latest updates: How fast is Coronavirus spreading? What’s happening to people who caught it? How long will this quarantine last? Sure, things are changing quickly and it’s important … Continued The post Quarantine reading list: Now is the perfect time to revisit the past appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

A friend sent me a message this morning that made my stomach drop: “Thought of you the other day, the wind apparently blew down the Terry’s TV sign at RCA.” I immediately texted back: “NOOOOO!” Even before seeing the shattered plastic shards all over the trash-strewn sidewalk, I knew it was true. Just last week, … Continued The post A shattering loss appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.

I’m the type of person who keeps their forehead glued to airplane windows during takeoffs and landings. I love the conflicting feelings that seeing the world from several thousand feet up elicit. On one hand, capturing an entire city with a single glance feels almost god-like. On the other, knowing that my home is just … Continued The post Up in the clouds, back in time appeared first on East Bay Yesterday.