At Mission Bay, medical workers rally, cite survey revealing 90 percent of workers experience abuse Health workers protest UCSF, demand accountability for December stabbing

Mayor Lurie’s police security detail was attacked in the Tenderloin on Thursday just before 6 p.m. The mayor was unharmed. Mayor Lurie’s security team purportedly attacked in Tenderloin, one left bleeding

BUSD families are being urged to monitor for symptoms and keep sick kids at home. On campus, students and teachers expressed surprise and some concern.

Kathy Lee, who was interim director of police accountability before Hansel Aguilar was hired in 2022, has been nominated to return to the role, again on an interim basis. Aguilar was abruptly fired by the council last month.

"I have reached out to every one of you; none of you has reached out to me."

Signature gathering has started for a parcel tax ballot measure to fund Muni. Some Sunset residents may be reluctant to pay. Meet the District 4 Candidates: Do you support a tax to fund Muni?

Judge in Oakland FBI corruption case says attempt to suppress evidence is a ‘stretch’ And the identity of the government’s key informant might soon be made public.

Kathy Lee helped get the Police Accountability Board off the ground after overseeing the city's Police Review Commission for years.

The event will be free to the public.

Source says Mayor Lurie has not spoken to outgoing Homeland Security secretary in 4 months, despite her claim of frequent discussions. Mayor Lurie does not speak ‘quite often’ with Kristi Noem, says City Hall source

The terrain where the avalanche occurred only made circumstances worse.

6 housing projects in Oakland get boost from county’s Measure W City leaders have pushed for Oakland, which is home to the largest share of Alameda County’s homeless residents, to receive the bulk of the $1.4 billion voter-approved measure.

Fast-casual Palestinian food, Ohlone cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, and barbecue highlight East Bay’s February openings Lulu's Little Kitchen, 'ammatka, Ox 9 and Saints Smokehouse were just a few of the restaurants to recently debut.

The best movie theater in the world is turning 100 Oakland's Grand Lake Theater has seen it all, from vaudeville to blockbusters, and has long uplifted homegrown filmmakers.

Lulu's Little Kitchen, 'ammatka, Ox 9 and Saints Smokehouse were just a few of the restaurants to recently debut.

The settlement will bring an end to a contentious tax dispute that has drawn criticism from the city's labor unions and elected officials. Airbnb settles $120 million lawsuit against San Francisco for $0

UPDATE: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.

Fast-casual Palestinian food, Ohlone cuisine, hand-pulled noodles, and barbecue highlight East Bay’s February openings Lulu's Little Kitchen, 'ammatka, Ox 9 and Saints Smokehouse were just a few of the restaurants to recently debut.

Facing some 120 Sunset residents, supervisorial hopefuls were asked about missing tax returns, upzoning, police staffing and more. District 4 forum: S.F. candidates confronted with most controversial positions

Alysa Liu celebration set for March 12 Mayor Barbara Lee announced a Celebration Rally for the Olympic gold medalist and hometown hero at Oakland City Hall.

She flew about 10 feet through the air as a result of the crash, according to early reports.

Budget cuts devastated an Oakland public safety program. Now neighbors are scraping by Volunteer-run neighborhood councils are improvising solutions a year after the city eliminated the Neighborhood Services Division.

Amid record-low homicide rates in San Francisco, police are still struggling to contain violent crime in the city’s southeast. Grandfather killed in brutal Potrero shooting wanted to leave troubled life behind, friends say

Other events include a lecture featuring Pacific Islander and Indigenous sea navigators, plus an exhibition that highlights folded artistry.

10 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: A celebration of girls’ sports, an upcoming forum to meet the candidates running for Richmond City Council and the second annual Norooz celebration, this year dedicated in solidarity to those suffering in Iran.

At Dolores and 16th Streets. Photo by Zachary Smith. Fungus amongus

Bilal Mahmood wants to address the bottlenecks created by having five separate departments involved in issuing building permits S.F. supervisor to ‘explore’ ballot measure to speed up housing

Her work at UC Berkeley —examining how space, materials, relationships and routines shape children’s experiences — informed her groundbreaking child care rating system, employed in over 30 countries.

The state is blaming Mammoth's owners for not keeping ski patrollers safe.

A pair of red-tailed hawks has caught the attention of students and birdwatchers. But unless you know where to look, their nest is near invisible. Hawks make a home above Mission High, and eggs may be on horizon

The two people were hospitalized with "critical" puncture wounds Wednesday after a suspected stabbing at Dolores Park. Two men hospitalized in critical condition after Dolores Park stabbing

Richmond residents debate whether Flock license plate cameras should be back online City council members ran out of time to discuss it while Police Chief Timothy Simmons said delaying a decision hampers their ability to solve time-critical cases, such as one involving a missing minor believed to be a sex trafficking victim.

Kamala Harris rips Trump as “corrupt, callous” at Oakland event The former vice president spoke with Rep. Lateefah Simon in Oakland about voting rights, listening to young people, and their decades-long friendship.

The investigation highlights "gaps in communication and oversight and … the need for a clearer process" around City Council notification.

Display will be live from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday to kick off the spring festival Holi at 1,070 feet: Salesforce Tower lights up for Indian festival of colors

Pothole crash claimant settles for $400K with Oakland The case stems from a 2024 bicycle incident on Grizzly Peak Boulevard.

Officers responded to reports of gunfire at around 1:30 a.m. Person fatally shot on Sixth Street in SoMa

Two former staff members took over Small Change in Temescal at the start of the year, and refreshed the concept with an eye on affordability and expanded options.

The mother had hosted alcohol-fueled gatherings for teenagers.

Fresh take: Temescal’s Ace Seafood seeks to reel in a broader audience with revamp Two former staff members took over Small Change at the start of the year, and refreshed the concept with an eye on affordability and expanded options.

The City Council quietly and retroactively approved the purchase in 2023, according to a report through the city auditor’s whistleblower program.

The dogs have been euthanized, but the investigation is ongoing.

A plan to slash 188 health care jobs at the East Bay’s safety net hospital would heavily impact mental health programs. County leaders hope to avoid this.

The probation department last week submitted a budget proposal to provide the same services a city-contracted nonprofit already does. As Lurie calls for budget cuts, S.F. probation seeks $12M for service that already exists

Alameda Health System layoffs deferred while county explores options A plan to slash 188 health care jobs at the East Bay’s safety net hospital would heavily impact mental health programs. County leaders hope to avoid this.

A passenger in the car was hospitalized with severe injuries.

Cut homelessness by 50% in Oakland? A new plan says it’s possible Mayor Lee’s homelessness office has issued a bold report. But funding is short, and there’s a different plan already on the table.

He also helped form Berkeley Youth Alternatives, served on the Berkeley Police Review Commission and worked as a winemaker and a third grade teacher.

This Richmond second-grader is hosting a food drive instead of having a birthday party What started as a 7-year-old's innocent question about why so many people are in need inspired a food drive and two community meal events set for April 11.

On Wentworth Place. Photo by Walter Mackins. Chinatown after dark

All San Franciscans are faced with a difficult challenge of finding a place to live. But for immigrants, it is even harder. In S.F., finding housing is hard. For immigrants, it’s even harder.

Despite opposition, SFMTA board greenlights reduced plan at Muni bus yard in the Mission. SFMTA cuts 365 units from Potrero Yard housing project

This week in Oakland: free movie classics at Grand Lake, a Fans Fest in Fruitvale Other events include music critic Greil Marcus in conversation with Oakland actor Daveed Diggs, an exhibit of 1960s protest photos, and a celebration of women-owned businesses on Piedmont Avenue.

The move also means that about 75,000 tons of peaches will likely go to waste.

The person was found at the intersection of Shattuck and University avenues Friday evening. Investigators have said little about the death four days later.

Police said a dispute that began in San Francisco led to gunfire at a Berkeley apartment building.

School district officials confirmed that they are looking into the allegations.

"People have been calling all weekend," said Berkeley police spokesman Officer Byron White. "We know it's not just here that it's happening."

Oakland police chief search: you can weigh in The Police Commission is hosting several community forums from March through early April.

Los estafadores dicen notar un problema en las casas y que pueden arreglar de manera rápida y económica, para luego arrancar pedazos de los techos y presionar a las víctimas para que los contraten para repararlos, afirma la policía.

The San Francisco sheriff’s department is projected to overspend its overtime budget by $19 million unless "immediate" changes are made. S.F. sheriff set to blow past overtime budget by nearly 50%

This baby creature lives in the ocean's twilight zone.

Ox 9, Cafe Bolita, Rice Dynasty, FOB West and more East Bay openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

FOB West soft opens at Prescott, a new Vietnamese spot hits Chinatown, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

District 2 supervisor candidates Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill gave largely similar answers about their support for public power Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should S.F. take over PG&E?

New ice cream shop, new flower shop and a preschool open house are all coming soon to the Excelsior District. Excelsior Buzz: Say hi to the reptiles, grab an ice cream cone

Anti-Jewish graffiti around Lake Merritt is under investigation Violent messages, which included a swastika, have been spray-painted in Oakland in several recent incidents.

It's unmistakable due to its enormous logo advertising the presidential family.

The next full lunar eclipse won't occur until 2028.

Oaklandside’s Ashley McBride, Callie Rhoades receive First Amendment award The pair are being honored by the First Amendment Coalition with its Free Speech and Open Government Award for their reporting last year on the lead crisis in Oakland public schools.

Some came with canes; others came in plaid miniskirts, but all came with a love for San Francisco punk and its rich history. S.F. celebrates 50 years of punk at iconic Mabuhay Gardens

Richmond area poised to receive nearly $40M to improve air quality, public health Residents at a community meeting in North Richmond weighed in on what they’d like to see the money spent on, including more parks, safer streets and cleaner air.

On Valencia Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. 2 Corinthians 13:11

The governor tied the drug to addiction and overdoses.

"People keep talking about freedom of speech in America, but they can’t even understand what we are saying." Chinese seniors are using AI translation to build political muscle in S.F.

Eight people seeking disability accommodations are excluded from the order, which declares the Harrison Street corridor a "no-lodging area."

Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years. Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M

Did ICE arrest a truck driver in Oakland? A video taken last Tuesday near the Port of Oakland shows unidentified federal agents arresting a truck driver. Where he is now is a mystery.

Authorities warned that other scammers who have been swindling seniors and their families remain at large.

DA may drop most charges in bribery and perjury case against Oakland police detective The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is considering dropping all but one charge against veteran OPD detective Phong Tran in relation to a botched murder case.

Tenants at 907 Valencia St. say they're not paying Mosser rent until the company agrees, amongst others, to make substantial repairs. One rat bite too many: Mosser tenants on Valencia St. announce rent strike

Don't miss the rare celestial event in the early morning hours.

Major mural of Oakland Olympic champ Alysa Liu goes up in Temescal Bay Area artist collective The Illuminaries put up the homage late last week with the figure skater’s iconic ‘thizz face.’

The woman died at a pre-Christmas party on the beach.

In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.

Celebrating Betty Reid Soskin, civil rights storyteller and park ranger About 1,000 people gathered in Oakland Sunday to honor “Miss Betty,” once the nation’s oldest park ranger, whose vision helped ensure that the Rosie the Riveter museum was inclusive of all experiences.

Celebrating Betty Reid Soskin’s life: Civil Rights storyteller, park ranger, songstress About 1,000 people gathered in Oakland Sunday to honor “Miss Betty,” once the nation’s oldest park ranger, whose vision helped ensure Richmond's Rosie the Riveter museum was inclusive of all experiences.

Three loose pit bulls injured two members of the public and an Emeryville police officer Sunday morning in an incident that unfolded near Pak ’n Save. The attacks occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m., prompting a response from Alameda County Fire Department along with Emeryville police. Authorities said the dogs had already attacked two community members when an officer arrived to intervene and was also bitten. The officer deployed a taser to stop the attack, successfully disengaging the dog. All [more]

The former campus of Holy Names University, in the hills just above the Warren Freeway, has been for sale for a while, but no one seems to want to move an existing college or start a new one there. The owners of “The Oakland Hills Campus,” BH Properties, just filed plans to put low-density housing […]

At Chinatown. Photo by Mike Santiago. The dragon

How the D2 supervisor got his job may not matter as much to constituents in the Marina, Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow as how he's doing Troubling allegations were raised about Stephen Sherrill’s appointment. Do voters care?

It's Anthropic vs. OpenAI and the Pentagon, and San Francisco's chalk warriors have chosen their side. Chalk Wars: It’s OpenAI vs. Anthropic on San Francisco’s sidewalks

Hi Hat opened in about mid-2025 in the space of former pizza parlor, Pi Bar. They employed a magical being our server called “the Wizard.” Restaurant review: Hi Hat, your neighborhood pizza joint

It was a day of dance, stumping for votes and voucher hunting. S.F.’s Ingleside celebrates the Lunar New Year

At 9th and Linda Streets. Photo by Tyler Pullen. Latte art

In the end, Berkeley police determined that the weapon, which looked like a pistol, was actually a pellet gun, BPD said.

Our Food & Drink Updates for February 2026 include a speakeasy-style throwback night at Trader Vic’s, evening hour expansions at Krispy Joe’s, another matcha café signing at Bay Street, and a temporary closure at Best Coast Burritos. Trader Vic’s Unveils “Hinky Dinks Speakeasy Tuesday’s” Trader Vic’s has added a playful new twist to its iconic waterfront restaurant. “Hinky Dinks Speakeasy” now pops up Tuesdays from 5–9 p.m., with a secret password required for entry. “Hinky Dinks” was the origin [more]

The investigation is ongoing. Limited details were available.

No one was hurt, but police have still been working to close the case.

WCCUSD layoffs: Art and music teachers, support staff are hardest hit — plus JROTC The WCCUSD school board has approved cutting the equivalent of about 300 full-time jobs to help solve a $127 million deficit and avoid state takeover.

A UC Berkeley student spoke out this week after a hit-and-run driver struck her, causing lasting injuries, in one of Berkeley's high-injury corridors.

Richmond officers cleared for fatally shooting man in mental health crisis Marine reservist Angel Montaño, 27, was shot and killed last August by police officers responding to a call for help from his family.

Deadly lookalikes: Mushroom poisoning surge hits immigrant communities harder One Contra Costa man has died, and more toxic shrooms are sprouting, putting more people in danger during what has already been a record season for hospitalizations.

"He might wake up tomorrow or he might wake up in a month. It's hard to predict," his brother, Luis Soto, told The Scanner.

A steady stream of retail and service developments has taken shape in Emeryville since our January 2026 report. Highlights include the grand opening of one Bay Bridge Shopping Center retailer and the announcement of another, the long-awaited ribbon cutting and mural debut at Planet Fitness, and a noticeable uptick in Peerspace bookings across the community. Boot Barn To East Bay Bridge Shopping Center? California-founded western wear chain Boot Barn appears poised to open a new location at the E [more]

The driver refused to stop and ultimately dumped the car on Parkside Drive in The Uplands neighborhood, police said.

The Barbary and Gus’s no longer serving, plus the final weekend for Tiger’s Taproom A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Los mortales parecidos Un aumento de hongos tóxicos ha enfermado de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades hispanohablantes e inmigrantes de California, con la mayor concentración en el Área de la Bahía. Entre las víctimas se encuentra un hombre de Contra Costa que murió.

12 things to do and know in Richmond Highlights: Black History Month celebrations, Los Cenzontles music program fundraiser, free groceries.

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The pedestrian underwent surgery this week, a family member told TBS. He has not opened his eyes since the crash.

Claudia Jimenez to run for mayor against RPA ally Eduardo Martinez In a reversal, the Richmond Progressive Alliance endorsed Claudia Jimenez as the group's mayoral candidate for the city's 2026 primary election.

A State of the Union seat will be left empty for East Bay grandma deported by ICE U.S. Rep. John Garamendi is protesting ICE's treatment of Harjit Kaur, 73, who had ties to El Sobrante and Hercules.

2 new cafes arrive to help fuel East Bay mornings; Cal’s reborn as Cali Grill A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

How Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu fell back in love with figure skating The former Richmond resident's practices are much more laid back than they used to be, now that she found joy on the ice.

Richmond man’s time in jail inspired him to change. Now he feeds the hungry Stan Byias of Richmond was incarcerated in Marin County when he felt a religious calling to change his life. He founded an organization that feeds the hungry and helps the unhoused.

How an Ohlone nonprofit quickly became one of the wealthiest Indigenous land trusts in the nation With $54 million in assets, Sogorea Te' has big dreams for its reclaimed West Berkeley shellmound site. Its voluntary shuumi land tax has become wildly popular in the East Bay even as it has drawn criticism from other Ohlone groups that say the money doesn't reach the broader community.

A routine settlement, a data-heavy presentation from the Alameda County District Attorney and a trio of symbolic proposals that split the dais rounded out the Feb. 17 Emeryville City Council meeting. The evening stretched from a 5:40 p.m. closed session to an 8:11 p.m. adjournment, with the bulk of the discussion centered on public safety trends and how the justice system intersects with vulnerable youth. There were no public hearings or action items on the agenda. Councilmember Mourra was absen [more]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: UK Court OKs Extradition For ‘Chiron Bomber’ Daniel Andreas San Diego, the man accused of planting two nail bombs at Emeryville’s Chiron Corporation headquarters in 2003 could soon be returned to the United States to face trial, after a UK court ruled he may be extradited. Daniel Andreas San Diego, once on the FBI’s “most wanted” list, was arrested in rural Wales in la [more]

The name of Charles Burckhalter might ring a bell for Oaklanders: Burckhalter Elementary School, in East Oakland on Burckhalter Avenue, is named for him. I visit nearby Burckhalter Park, whenever I’m walking in the area, for its water fountain and its view of the former Leona Quarry. Burckhalter Park, 2018 Astronomers remember him, and asteroid […]

A vehicle was struck by a train early Saturday morning in Emeryville after a driver accidentally turned onto the railroad tracks near 67th and Shellmound and became stuck, police said. The collision occurred around 1:09 a.m. on February 14, prompting a response from emergency personnel. According to the Emeryville Police Department, the female driver was able to safely exit the vehicle before an oncoming train struck it. The vehicle caught fire following the impact. No injuries were reported, an [more]

Emeryville’s first two City Council meetings of 2026 were the first since councilmember Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to her one year term Mayor. The January 20 and February 3 sessions featured ceremonial moments, procedural tensions, and spirited public comment — including urgent testimony from residents of the 1440 By The Bay retirement community over the proposed 40th Street Multimodal Project. January 20, 2026 A large portion of the Emeryville City Council’s January 20 meeting was dominated by [more]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: “Baking saved my life,” says Emeryville baker behind viral guava cake An Emeryville baker is drawing attention not just for her sought-after guava chiffon cake, but for the resilience and relationship behind it. Honey & Pearl founder Tamara Esparza says baking became a lifeline through years of hardship, and that meeting her partner, Vinnie, helped her begin rebuilding h [more]

Emeryville residents were alerted to plumes of black smoke billowing from the MacArthur maze yesterday afternoon. A westbound tractor-trailer erupted in flames on Interstate 80, snarling rush-hour commutes and temporarily closing key freeway lanes. According to the Alameda County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the scene on westbound I-80 in Emeryville around 2:00 p.m. after reports of a big rig on fire. Crews worked swiftly to extinguish the blaze, which was reportedly hauling [more]

Emeryville will welcome its first new grocery store in more than three decades today, as Tokyo Central opens its doors to a highly anticipated crowd of residents, shoppers, and media. The long countdown to the Japanese specialty market’s grand opening began a year and a half ago, when Bay Street announced Tokyo Central as a new tenant. The path up to this point has seen plenty of twists and turns that folks who are new to the city may be unaware of or longtime residents may have forgotten about. [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: Tickets … 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.