The virus can spread via airborne droplets.

Several prominent restaurants recently shuttered in the East Bay, as did a plant-based meal service.

Oakland May closures include Clove & Hoof, Oken and Gold Palm Several prominent restaurants recently shuttered in the East Bay, as did a plant-based meal service.

Trio of Richmond and El Cerrito restaurants close, but two of them already have replacements Several prominent restaurants recently shuttered in the East Bay, as did a plant-based meal service.

"As a species, we’re not that good at delayed gratification."

Sex offender Carl Cacconie vanished days before sentencing.

OUSD commits to violence intervention in Oakland schools next year  After a year of uncertainty, the district is seeking applications from organizations to provide violence intervention, life coaching, and gender-based violence support in its high schools.

The arts-focused community space for people with mental health challenges is one of seven wellness centers in Alameda County that are shutting their doors.

26,000 Contra Costa residents are losing dental insurance. Dentists fear ‘the worst’ Doctors say the loss, a result of federal and state reductions, will have dire consequences and burden the healthcare ecosystem.

On Market Street. Photo by Michael Santiago. The 1070

Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted.

The relationship between San Francisco’s aspirational congressman and reactionary national media is toxic. But, also, symbiotic.   Right-wing loons can’t quit Scott Wiener

The woman, estimated to be 19 years old, was shot in the face, according to early reports.

David Celio "repeatedly shouted … slurs and threatened the children" through the fence, officials said.

"We will go to the literal ends of the earth in the pursuit of justice."

On Mission Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Questions of the day

The Golden State Valkyries are heading into their second season with some new talent and the same defensive mindset. Building on success, Valks solidify defense as their identity

The schools are slated to merge under a new name in fall 2027.

UCPD identified the suspect as Quaylin Wesley, a 27-year-old Vallejo man.

His staffers will canvass on behalf of Chan, according to an email sent to campaign staff. Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

A coastal flood advisory has been issued.

Another person is in critical condition after the incident at Panther Beach.

Retired San Francisco firefighter, Ken Jones, died 14 months after being diagnosed with job-related lung cancer. Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man

At 21st and Guerrero Streets. Photo by Walter Mackins. Up a tree

While billionaires failed to win the California governor's mansion, they swept contests in the San Francisco primary election. Billionaires failed to win governor’s mansion, but they did very, very well in San Francisco

Chinatown’s living room for decades, Portsmouth Square, closed on Wednesday for a long-awaited $73 million renovation. Photos: With Portsmouth Square closed, Chinatown seniors have found a new living room

The SF Solidarity PAC opened by Chakrabarti could spend big on progressive causes near and far. Saikat Chakrabarti forms new ‘solidarity’ PAC after congressional loss

The scholar had allegedly been engaging in "espionage activities."

After the fire, police say arson suspect Peter Taraba flooded the shelter and then flooded the toilet in his Berkeley jail cell.

Montclair says goodbye to A Great Good Place for Books After nearly three decades, the independent bookstore’s final day is June 14.

One suspect allegedly pepper-sprayed the seller of Pokemon cards.

The funds come from a proposition approved by voters in 2024.

Lakeshore Avenue bike lane pushed back to spring 2027 Workers discovered extensive street damage, delaying the project that was sparked by a 4-year-old's tragic death three years ago.

All three people were hit by a car during the foot pursuit in San Francisco on Friday.

“Tenderloin Buzz” is a recurring update on changes, tidbits and other news from the Tenderloin. Got news? Send us tips at tips@missionlocal.com. We’ve been hearing for months that the “safe […] Tenderloin Buzz: ‘Safe Zone’ in the works, Sunday Streets returns

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Xocolate announces final day, plus Milyar, 84 Viet, and Malibu’s Burgers close A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Two officers were struck by a car Friday morning after pursuing a former employee suspected of stealing from a Nob Hill Trader Joe’s. Former Trader Joe’s worker killed, 2 SFPD officers injured by car during police chase

Gardeners found the body while working on campus Friday at the West Circle, in the bushes on one of the main campus pathways.

The blaze ignited in a massive medical supply warehouse in Tracy.

Racial disparities undermine Oakland’s contracting process. Can the city fix this? Studies have repeatedly shown that women and minority-owned firms are excluded from city work. New policies aim to create a more level business playing field.

In this week's Richmond Buzz, a couple of grocery stores appear to have shuttered, and pop-ups show no sign of slowing down. Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets

More than 1,400 University of California faculty have signed an open letter calling on the system to reinstate the exams as an admissions requirement for STEM students.

Malibu’s Burgers and Milyar close, plus Xocolate announces final day A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Mark di Suvero's "Mamma Mobius" joins a collection of large-scale public sculptures on campus.

Comedian Simona Ruzer is expertly parodying the archetype of the hippie-dippie, secretly wealthy Berkeley mom — even though her own mother would never say, “Take the credit card and go get Gordo’s.”

Artist and labor organizer Kayan Cheung-Miaw talks about Chinatown, organizing and learning how to draw from a 6 year-old. ‘Not just lanterns and dragons:’ Mural depicts Chinatown through a child’s eyes

A queer film series at BAMPFA. Mortifying stories read aloud from teen journals. Heated Rivalry trivia. Quilt making. And Berkeley’s Pride festival, now in Civic Center Park.

The rate of WCCUSD students mastering English is higher than ever. But progress is still slow More than 700 students graduated from the district's English learner program this year, but concerns include slow progress, test scores and staffing.

At 23rd and Mission Streets. Photo by Jay A. Martin. It happened

San Francisco cuts funding for ‘oasis’ at Turk and Hyde, site of former drug-filled lot. Supervisor Mahmood is scrambling to keep it open. Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space

In storefronts, SROs and former warehouses, unhoused residents, professional artists and community makers have found space to create art In West SoMa, an arts scene hides in plain sight

Researchers say shrinking classrooms are a sign of something much larger.

The FIFA World Cup kicked off its first game in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, with home team Mexico facing off against former World Cup hosts South […] Mexico fans gather in the Mission for World Cup kickoff, and Mayor Lurie drops in

The restaurant known for its natural wine selection, its pizza and its sustainable approach, will close next month. Shuggie’s, Mission pizza and wine spot, to close amid rising cost and decrease in customers

The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m.

Also: Some UC Berkeley humanities professors say they're cutting down the amount of reading they assign to students.

The Society of Features Journalism honored Richmondside reporting intern Thomas Lyons for his piece on the pre-dawn hours at the Richmond institution.

Police said they identified the man via surveillance footage and arrested him Thursday around downtown. They are also investigating a flood at the shelter.

Richmondside wins national award for Nosh story on Andy’s Donut Stop Reporting intern Thomas Lyons won first place in the Society of Features Journalism awards for his piece on the pre-dawn hours at the Richmond institution.

SF tech investor pours $9M into illegal dumping fight in Oakland Michael Moritz’s Crankstart Foundation is funding efforts to catch illegal dumpers and clean noxious garbage piles.

Heat advisory in effect tonight and through Friday Some parts of west Contra Costa could see temps in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

Peter Taraba was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, police said.

"It's like playing rat roulette," Dr. Peter Chin-Hong told SFGATE.

A day with Oakland Animal Control is as wild as the animals they help Every day, officers head out to respond to multiple Oakland calls. They’ve rescued injured birds and a 350-pound pig — and faced the grim outcome of animal neglect.

Questions raised by supporters should "should indeed be investigated further," said one school board commissioner. Two S.F. school board members say Bayview principal’s ouster raises questions

Despite its spread from the Northwest Berkeley camp where the outbreak began, health officials say the risk to the general public remains low. Here’s what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.

OUSD cut its deficit by two-thirds, but a $38M gap remains After making painful cuts and incorporating the cost of two new labor contracts, a projected deficit for Oakland public schools still looms.

The measure would undo a tax exemption for sales of foreclosures, and buoy city coffers amid a budget deficit. Lurie, Mahmood introduce ‘Foreclosure Tax’ ballot measure to raise $200M for S.F.

The Make-Out Room and the Latin American Club are for sale. Panchitas is expanding and a Michelin Guide restaurant is leaving the Mission. Mission Buzz: Make Out Room owner says he’s leaving the biz with his liver intact

Sherrill won the June 2, 2026 election 69-31, a decisive victory that means opponents face an uphill battle Lori Brooke drops out of November District 2 supervisor race, clearing Stephen Sherrill’s path

Los inmigrantes que estén tramitando su solicitud de asilo ahora deben pagar una cuota de 100 dólares al año o corren el riesgo de ser deportados. Lo que los inmigrantes de San Francisco necesitan saber ahora: ubicaciones de los tribunales, tarifas de asilo y procedimientos.

‘Gooooool’: 29 bars, restaurants and other venues to watch the World Cup around the East Bay Skip the trip to Levi's Stadium. Here are the spots where soccer fans can catch every match and cheer on their team.

Alberto trabajó una vez como informante para agentes de inmigración, quienes le prometieron papeles. Años después, ICE lo arrestó. Solía informar sobre inmigrantes. Ahora es perseguido por ICE

‘Gooooool’: 29 bars, restaurants and other venues to watch the World Cup around the East Bay Skip the trip to Levi's Stadium. Here are the spots where soccer fans can catch every match and cheer on their team.

7 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: join an international hunt for hidden mushroom art; buy original artwork at affordable prices at NIAD's solstice sale; catch a free waterfront concert by the Awesome Orchestra Collective.

On 24th Street. Photo by Hamza Fahmy. Tutuhuahua

Last week, nearly 1,300 people across San Francisco got the news that they would soon be multi-millionaires. Anthropic and OpenAI are going public. What does it mean for San Francisco?

If you are an immigrant applying for asylum and moving through the court system, or trying to legalize your status in another way, here are some important reminders.  Finding the […] What immigrants in S.F. need to know now: court locations, asylum fees and procedures

This morning, a fence went up around Chinatown’s living room for a $73 million renovation. The park’s regulars are on the hunt for new spot. Where are the card-playing seniors of Portsmouth Square?

A woman who lived with him got sick but recovered. The city said they were the first human cases of lepto in more than a decade.

Richmond nears budget deadline with numerous questions unanswered City staffers asked the city council to weigh in on budget priorities. Instead the mayor ended the meeting abruptly without a vote.

How an Oakland organization became a national force for better prison meals Impact Justice, a leading expert in prison food, is championing innovative improvements. Its work is captured in the 2026 James Beard Award-nominated book "Eating Behind Bars."

"Development should be on the table as the future of this once-in-a-generation site unfolds," says Andrew Fisher in today's guest essay.

But there may be an anti-housing backlash if tall buildings start popping up in District 2, some warned. Anti-housing message wasn’t enough to dislodge Stephen Sherrill in District 2

How a George Floyd-inspired California law accidentally weakened police accountability Investigations into fatal shootings by California police now take so long that officers often can’t be decertified or prosecuted.

Two more businesses will open in the Excelsior after receiving grants intended to help fill in the city’s empty storefronts. Excelsior Buzz: a new arcade is on its way to the neighborhood

JCC East Bay’s preschool is ready to take root in Rockridge The old Dreyer's ice cream headquarters on Chabot Road will welcome 70 children starting in August and serve as a hub for Jewish nonprofits in the East Bay.

Contractor claims Oakland Councilmember stiffed him on deal Charlene Wang says a legal claim filed by a disgruntled police hiring company is inaccurate and omits significant context.

4 things to know — WCCUSD tightens security at graduations; kitten refugees from Orange County chemical emergency Also: Contra Costa fish and wildlife grant applications are due in July; Richmond summer camps are starting soon.

This week in Oakland: a Mildred Howard exhibit at OMCA, and Dax Lee’s chili cookoff at Snow Park Other events include volunteering to restore a native habitat, the Woodminster Summer Musical season opener, and a conversation about police accountability.

A grim scene at Fruitvale crash site Police say a driver sped away from an Oakland housing officer who had attempted to pull him over, then careened into an OPD vehicle, leaving two dead and two hospitalized.

"Information provided by community members may be critical to advancing the investigation," Berkeley police said Tuesday.

Berkeley residents who live in "high-risk areas" should prepare for evacuation, the city said Tuesday afternoon.

Heat and wind could raise East Bay fire danger this week Oakland was included in a Red Flag Warning for dangerous fire weather, but a meteorologist said our side of the hills was not likely to see those conditions.

Lawsuit and resignation rattle Oakland trash pick-up org Urban Compassion Project’s board accuses founder Vincent Ray Williams III of misusing money. Williams says he was wrongfully pushed out.

"The fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down)," the city said.

Gwyneth’s goop launches ‘Berkeley’ location in Oakland, and a crossing-the-bridge noodles specialist hits the East Bay A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Gwyneth’s goop launches ‘Berkeley’ location in Oakland, and a favorite Fruitvale shucos vendor opens its first brick-and-mortar A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

FBI serves warrants at Contra Costa County assessor’s office and two homes The raids were conducted as part of an investigation involving former assessor Gus Kramer and his recently elected successor, Vince Robb.

Barbara Lee’s private fundraising could get tricky under a strong mayor system Oakland’s mayor has solicited big money from companies doing business with the city. If mayors had more direct power, this could be a conflict of interest.

Point Richmond Music’s silver summer of concerts offers golden lineup The popular outdoor concert series turns 25 with a lineup drawn from the Bay Area's deep well of original talent — including Los Cenzontles, Miko Marks, and Those Darn Accordions — and all of it is free.

May delivers new options for dumplings, Burmese cuisine, ramen, tacos, Thai food and more to East Bay Dumpling Day, Teni East Kitchen, Hinodeya, El Trompudo, and Glom are just a few of the recent East Bay restaurant openings.

Of all the rock quarries in our hills since Oakland was founded, I’ll focus today on what may be the most striking one. It’s had several different names, but I call it the Davie quarry because for nearly a century it’s been a memorial to one of Oakland’s most colorful mayors, John L. Davie, and […]

Free field trips give Richmond students lessons no classroom could teach A recent Iron Triangle sixth grade trip to a 1900s Angel Island immigration center shows what can happen when nonprofits collaborate to fund outdoor learning.

Update: As of Monday, the city said it had no estimate as to when the shelter would reopen to the public.

Quite a bit has changed since our last Food & Drink update back in April—closures, openings, and a few long-running projects that are finally starting to move again across Emeryville and the surrounding food scene. Slow Progress for Public Market Sweetgreen Location We haven’t seen much visible progress on the planned Sweetgreen at the Public Market (in the former Peet’s Coffee space) since first reporting on it in September, 2024, leading to some concern that the project may have been abandoned [more]

El Cerrito’s Super Slice goes dark, and plank announces mid-summer permanent closure A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A new name, but the hot dog remains the same A Caspers customer for a quarter century, former Richmond councilmember Courtland “Corky” Boozé purchased the Richmond restaurant and renamed it Corky’s Famous Hot Dogs.

WCCUSD expects to have extra money for the first time in years. The board is weighing whether to spend it The district projects a $12.2 million operating surplus next year, but officials say they still may need to make budget cuts.

3 things to know this week — Reduced Richmond BART service Sunday, smarter traffic signals, Chevron emissions project The city is collecting public comments for Chevron's proposed "gas scrubber,” a project that would help remove harmful particulates from the air.

I ate my way through the Alameda Point Antiques Faire. Here’s what I’d order again Fuel your treasure hunt through Northern California's largest antiques show with lumpia, sausages, donuts and elite ceviche.

Update: The woman who was killed has been identified as Vanessa Sanchez.

Berkeley's 911 center got multiple calls just before 10:30 p.m. about a possible shooting, police said.

Police arrested Damarcus Jones on a warrant Tuesday morning, records show. The Scanner is the first to report this news.

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: Once Emeryville Headquartered Ask.com Shutters Search Site Internet search engine pioneer Ask.com officially shut down their search site on May 1. Originally founded as “Ask Jeeves” in Berkeley in 1996, it rose to prominence while headquartered at the EmeryStation campus holding its IPO in 1999. In the late 1990s, Ask Jeeves was among a half-dozen search engines along [more]

Oakland used to brag about the quality of its streets, which were made of Oakland rock. Two things, an accident of geology and technological happenstance, meant our first roads were built starting around 1860 with macadam paving, the pre-asphalt method of constructing roadways with layers of clean, sterile crushed rock, each layer wetted down and […]

On paper, Alameda County’s preliminary 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count provides local policymakers with a triumphant headline. Official data reveals a countywide total of 8,201 unhoused individuals—a 13% drop from 2024, marking the largest overall reduction since federal mandates began and bringing totals roughly back in line with pre-pandemic baselines. County materials also emphasize a rising sheltered rate, noting that the proportion of the unhoused population in shelters climbed to 3 [more]

An Alameda County jury has found 44-year-old Oakland resident James Wheeler guilty in the 2023 killing of Dexter Appleby. Wheeler, a former UPS driver, was convicted of first-degree murder with firearm enhancements in connection with the May 26, 2023 shooting at the intersection of 41st Street and San Pablo Avenue. At the time, it marked Emeryville’s first reported homicide in six years. Surveillance footage of a suspect was released shortly after the shooting but did not lead to an identificati [more]

Sutter Health held the first in a series of planned community and stakeholder meetings Monday evening regarding its proposed Emeryville hospital campus. About 60 community members attended the meeting at the former Chiron/Novartis campus at the corner of Hollis Street and 53rd Street. Originally scheduled for 60 minutes, the meeting stretched to roughly 90 minutes as residents peppered a panel of Sutter representatives with questions and concerns. A six-member panel representing various areas of [more]

The Emeryville City Council spent much of its May 5 meeting navigating the implications of sweeping new state open meeting laws, while also debating legislative priorities, approving a renewed animal control agreement, and shifting public comment to better accommodate the public. STUDY SESSION: SB 707 Brown Act Changes Dominate Study Session [5:57] The evening opened with an extensive study session on SB 707, a major update to California’s Brown Act that will significantly alter how public agenc [more]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: Emeryville Man among 5 suspects arrested in Sacramento County Bystander death A 20-year-old Emeryville man is among five suspects who were arrested following a Sacramento shoot out that killed an 18-year-old bystander and injured a second victim. Juan Colmenero and four other teenagers were arrested following an investigation of a shootout between two groups of men at [more]

Sutter Health has announced its first public community meeting for its proposed Emeryville Medical Center Project, marking the beginning of what is expected to be a lengthy public review process for one of the largest development proposals in the city’s recent history. The project, located at the former Emery Yards site, would significantly expand healthcare capacity in the East Bay and reshape a key portion of Emeryville’s central core. Sutter submitted a revised preliminary application to the [more]

The Emeryville City Council met on April 21 with a fairly light agenda. Despite this, the meeting extended beyond three hours with a substantive discussion on a proposed $32M subsidy to an affordable housing project that is experiencing spiraling costs. Special Orders of the Day Islamic Cultural Center Recognition [42:10] The City Council issued a certificate of recognition to the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) for its significant contributions to the Emeryville Citizens [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. Subscribe to … 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.