A pair of shoes helped investigators identify a man who was reported missing in 1988.

Chantel Brooks has been missing for three weeks after leaving work in the Tenderloin. Fairfield Police Department leads the investigation. Chantel Brooks went missing three weeks ago after leaving work in the Tenderloin

Cellphone ban starts Monday in Oakland schools The policy was mandated by a new state law. OUSD also cited a desire to keep students engaged, reduce classroom distractions, and mitigate student conflicts.

Are parents poised for a school board takeover? Low pay and political fights have long kept parents from running for the Oakland school board. Now they’re showing up, on and off the ballot.

Police have found the vehicle and driver involved in the crash.

The Tenderloin Museum is staying closed for the rest of the summer due to water damage... and other happenings in the Tenderloin this week. Tenderloin Buzz: The Tenderloin Museum will be closed for longer than expected

The money man behind Oakland’s blockbuster Coliseum deal speaks out Until now, Loop Capital’s Jim Reynolds has kept a low profile. But he says the deal — the most complex of his career — is close to done, and promises it will transform East Oakland.

The CDC is investigating multiple new cyclospora outbreaks with no known cause.

The coals lost their glow at Horn's Oakland restaurant as the renowned pitmaster deals with accusations of wage theft across his crumbled barbecue empire

Matt Horn closes last Horn Barbecue location amid wage theft accusations The coals lost their glow at Horn's Oakland restaurant as the renowned pitmaster deals with accusations of wage theft across his crumbled barbecue empire

The election is a mere 88 days away, and filings released last Friday offer a glimpse of the money pouring into the races on the ballot.  Follow the money: 5 takeaways from latest S.F. campaign finance filings

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

Cafe Santana shuttering original cafe, Ben’s bows out after 40 years, plus two Montclair restaurants close A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Contra Costa County shuts down El Sobrante pizza spot, and a 40-year-old East Bay Chinese restaurant closes A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Seven candidates are facing off for three seats on the San Francisco School Board. Every week, Mission Local will ask them one question. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: What is your No. 1 priority?

7 things to know — County to hear ICE enforcement report, youth job training Also: North Richmond residents get priority for new affordable homes; East Bay Regional Parks hires a general manager; voters said to favor transit tax.

Ready to ditch your phone for a film camera? Underdog Film Lab can help Film labs have been disappearing across the country for years. But this West Oakland shop has expanded into a new 7,800-square-foot space.

The Tenderloin has become a hotbed for fires. That persistent danger often starts in building light wells. Tenderloin apartment fires: How light wells have become an unknown, persistent danger

The wife's family had no idea about the previous killing.

A Q&A about the Kennedy High closure and PCE testing WCCUSD provided a list of answers to questions it is being asked about the dry cleaning chemical found in the soil around Kennedy High School.

Steve Meckfessel said his firm hopes to attract tech companies to the West Berkeley building, while still supporting its community of independent filmmakers.

At Kite Hill Park. Photo by Alex H. Highlands

Nine of the 10 candidates slated to appear on the ballot attended last week’s forum; some admitted they lacked knowledge of major issues. After crowded candidate forums, District 10 voters push back on giving everyone the mic

Also: Cal is close to an agreement to host the first big concert at Memorial Stadium since Paul McCartney played there in 1990.

The board will interview all finalists publicly on Aug. 19 and may make a selection immediately afterward.

Organizers are undeterred and say they have also submitted a separate initiative to create a $30 minimum wage in Oakland.

“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. This week: new gyms on Geary, and weekend special events. Richmond Buzz: Boots Riley, free coffee, and more

The city says dangerous conditions demand action. Berkeley Homeless Union says officials haven't met the court's requirements.

Gun violence crackdown led to 51 arrests, 76 firearms seized across East Bay Federal agents and Oakland police say ‘Operation Disarm’ targeted people responsible for violent crime.

We asked the three frontrunner candidates to replace Supervisor Shamann Walton what their top priority is. Here's how they responded. Meet the District 10 candidates: What is your No. 1 priority?

Update: If Kennedy High can’t be reopened by Aug. 18, classes could move to Craneway, Contra Costa College or elsewhere State officials confirmed Thursday that the source of the underground chemical is a plume from the Miraflores housing site.

Vendors call for better treatment from the city A new Oakland vendor collective has arisen after a city crackdown resulted in the destruction of multiple sellers' goods.

The city of Pittsburg was targeted in a phishing scheme involving a $913,839 payment.

Pinkies up! Afternoon tea’s having a moment in the East Bay Tea services are booming in the Bay, with multiple new options added in the past year and a variety of styles, including vegan, Filipino, Thai and Malaysian.

Tea services are booming in the Bay, with multiple new options added in the past year and a variety of styles, including vegan, Filipino, Thai and Malaysian.

‘The park cared for me’: Lincoln Rec Center rebuild breaks ground — will include a resilience hub The Oakland Chinatown park is getting a big makeover, including an innovative hub to strengthen the community against climate change, fires, power outages and other threats.

"There's significant damage," SFFD Capt. Jonathan Baxter told SFGATE.

Miela Sowah made a splash in Golden State’s lone preseason game when she shot 5-for-6 with 14 points against Seattle. Life of a Valkyrie in development: $6,136 a game — when you play

The cost of sexual assault — in dollars — is yet another injury Civil cases aim to collect damages for hospital bills, therapy costs, lost income — and emotional distress.

Berkeley couple Richard and Phyllis Kluger are publishing their third jointly written novel next week — “The Swiss Account,” a literary thriller about the moral dilemma of inheriting a tax dodger’s hidden fortune.

8 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: Richmond Open Studios; a Western swing pancake breakfast aboard the SS Red Oak Victory and family movie night at Marina Bay Park.

At 18th and Guerrero Streets. Photo by Jake Hanft. Wigs and Guerrero

Other events include a picnic for World Breastfeeding Day, an exhibition of unfinished artwork and a late-night vinyl hangout.

While the city spent over a year trying to address homelessness at the 16th Street BART plaza, many rooms at SROs in the area remained empty. There are dozens of empty rooms near 16th and Mission. Why can’t the city use them to house people?

Also, Japanese furniture store on Valencia Street to close and Connie Chan headquarters to open on 24th Street. Mission Buzz: Jackie Fielder requests 24/7 ambassadors for 16th, 24th streets

David Denton faces up to three years in prison and must register as an "arson offender," the DA's office said.

$30 minimum wage won’t appear on November ballot after Alameda County leaders call for study Organizers are undeterred and say they have also submitted a separate initiative to create a $30 minimum wage in Oakland.

Weigh in on road improvements along Grand and Fruitvale avenues, and more The Metropolitan Transportation Commission seeks input on documents that will guide its infrastructure work in East Oakland, Downtown, and beyond.

Replacing the 1974 visitor center that’s near the Little Farm is paused indefinitely due to lack of funds, according to the EBRPD.

The former company president is also accused of using millions for his Hawaii home.

At National Night Out, Oakland residents say safety’s improved but they differ on surveillance We attended block parties in the hills and West Oakland. Here’s what people had to say about falling crime rates and community connection.

“[We’re] very excited to figure out its explosion mechanisms.”

The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito bar.

Little Hill Lounge, an iconic decades-old East Bay music venue, is up for sale The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito bar.

Four candidates are vying to succeed Rafael Mandelman as District 8's supervisor. Here's what they'd focus on once in office. Meet the District 8 candidates: What is your No. 1 issue?

He went on to work for many decades at the Social Security Administration and was a longtime volunteer at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland.

Initial 911 calls reported multiple shots at the 400 block of Alameda del Prado.

A barber school tried to expand in East Oakland. Then came the foreclosure and lawsuits The Brothers and Sisters Barber Cosmo Academy and the Mann family have traded accusations in court. Meanwhile, a troubled building sits locked up.

State is monitoring 6 dry cleaner chemical contamination cases in Richmond While the source of the PCE found at Kennedy High hasn't been released, there are other locations citywide being monitored by the state.

Immigrants in the San Francisco area, even those without a criminal record, are increasingly tethered to ankle monitors, phone apps, and wrist devices. ICE steps up surveillance of immigrants with increased electronic monitoring

What Oakland families need to know about Trump Accounts for babies, kids A law change means California families won’t owe taxes on money in Trump Accounts. Families in two Berkeley zip codes may be eligible for $250 from Dell.

A new study breaks down the numbers.

Little Hill Lounge, an iconic decades-old East Bay music venue, is up for sale The owners cite debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, raising concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about the future of the cherished El Cerrito venue.

On Mission Street. Photo by Chris Palmer. Deb

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has a plan to use the Tenderloin’s 70 corner stores to start selling healthy food, but it’s unclear if the neighborhood’s storekeepers are on board.  Few would dispute […] S.F. supe wants vegetables, fruits in Tenderloin corner stores, but owners are skeptical

Frank Vieira met the victim when she was 16, and knew she lived in a San Ramon group home, authorities say.

This week in Oakland: Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival marks 25 years, plus Porcelain at Thee Stork Club Other events include a 2000s themed day party at For the Culture, an interactive exhibit at The Lowdown, and the AfterGlow Chorus concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

The man is the second person to drown in Laguna Beach this summer.

District 6 supervisorial candidate Matt Dorsey shares what would be his top priority on the Board of Supervisors. Meet the District 6 candidate: What’s your No. 1 priority?

Oakland artist detained by ICE for 8 months faces daunting legal challenge SambaFunk member Leandro Oliveira Xavier’s friends and family are raising awareness about his case with the "Free Leo, Free Them All" campaign.

2 restaurants specializing in Vietnamese broken rice opening, including buzzy Broken Dreams A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Investigators have exhumed 117 dead dogs at Shannon Miranda's rescue property.

The two remaining congressional candidates, Connie Chan and Scott Wiener, share what their top priority would be if they got elected. Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What is your top priority?

2 restaurants specializing in Vietnamese broken rice opening, including buzzy Broken Dreams A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A new city policy restores advance payments of up to 90 percent for individual artists and reduces documentation requirements for many smaller grants San Francisco eases arts grant rules after artists raise concerns

The owner of the Sunset's New Taraval Cafe on hating, and then loving, and then leaving the family business Stanley Lui took over the family diner at 21. Now, he’s ready for his next act.

If your cell phone doesn’t work during a disaster, ‘Look for the houses with an antenna’ The West Contra Costa Emergency Radio Goup, founded in 2018, has grown to include dozens of members in multiple cities who have the technology to communicate during emergencies.

On Mission Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Symbolic

San Francisco’s political experiment with the technology has only just begun. But it’s already permeating civic discourse. Uncanny ads and partisan chatbots: AI toys with San Francisco politics

High tides have forced the closure of a popular SoCal beach.

Big law firms are racing to hire students earlier than ever.

The November general election is about three months away and we are ramping up our coverage. Read about how we've decided to cover it. Here’s how we’re covering the November 2026 elections

Evacuation orders have been issued for a vegetation fire near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County.

Lisa Gonzales, 55, was sentenced for the 2018 grisly murder of her roommate, Margaret Mamer, in the Mission District. San Francisco woman sentenced to 31 years for dismembering roommate

A November affordable housing measure almost lost the high-polling term “affordable housing” in the digest that will be printed in San Francisco’s Voter Information Pamphlet. S.F. mayor’s office, unions tried to strip ‘affordable housing’ wording from ballot measure. They failed.

UPDATE: WCCUSD to hold public meeting about chemical found at Kennedy High The state Department of Toxic Substances Control told WCCUSD there is "no immediate risk" from the discovery of tetrachloroethylene but further testing is needed.

The Golden State Valkyries hosted Filipino Heritage night on Aug. 2, bringing together different generations of Filipinos. The Golden State Valkyries celebrate Filipino Heritage Night

On 19th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. CSI: San Pancho

Since March 2022 when I covered Glen Echo Creek in detail, the city and citizens have been making improvements. Like many Oakland streams, Glen Echo Creek is overgrown with invasive non-natives like broom and ivy plus other opportunistic plants, some of which are all right. This post looks at Oak Glen Park, the creek’s longest […]

5 things to know — Richmond lands $700,000 grant for Greenway bridge path Also: An astronaut is coming to Richmond; NIAD hires a new director; San Pablo puts sales tax on ballot.

Despite what the most vitriolic keyboard warriors on the internet would have you believe, this is a complicated question Who killed housing affordability in San Francisco?

El Farolito 'Burrito Boys' take home second national title in three seasons in decisive fashion with 3-0 trouncing El Farolito wins national title — short on rest and 2,200 miles from San Francisco

On Mission Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Two birds

In this edition of our semi-monthly Newswire, we highlight five Emeryville stories from the second half of July that you may have missed, including: Pixar used Mrs. Incredible letterhead to tell the state they were axing 108 Bay Area jobs pic.twitter.com/2lpEts30FQ — Matt Brown (@maattttbrown) July 23, 2026 Pixar to Lay Off 108 Employees Emeryville’s largest private employer is once again reducing its workforce. Pixar Animation Studios has filed a WARN notice with the state announcing plans to l [more]

Officers found more than 50 vehicles that had been stripped for parts, and several that had been set on fire.

Dessert N Spice on the move, plus Pucquio announces abrupt closure A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Former astronaut José Hernández sees his hometown in Richmond. So he’s paying a visit Hernández, a motivational speaker with a four-year waiting list, made an exception for Richmond SOL and will be the keynote speaker for the group's first community awards night.

Darius Tate has a history of violence with the victim, a 19-year-old woman with a 1-year-old baby, according to court papers and community reports.

9 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: National Night Out, an art festival in East Richmond and free school supplies.

The plan, which includes paving and pedestrian safety improvements, is estimated to cost up to $20 million.

Meet the man making alien-like sand art at Keller Beach Point Richmond residents were mystified when Brighton Denevan's crop circle-like work began appearing on the beach.

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Chains Palmetto, Sana’a, and Cold Stone open in Berkeley, plus Enssaro ready for Rockridge opening A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Berkeley police tracked down Israel Pierson in Dublin and arrested him 10 hours after the crime, according to booking records.

‘A life with no limits:’ Hugh Shurley joins 90 artists for Richmond Open Studios Shurley, who works with natural materials and "abandoned memories," will welcome the public into his studio for the first time.

"Todd has kept a lot of people alive," said Senon Nails, a Live Free life coach who worked with Walker.

A 50-foot tree sculpture is growing in a south Richmond art studio Artist Sean Orlando’s latest whimsical work is expected to be one of the tallest sculptures at Burning Man in years.

Readers who saw the dramatic sight on Milvia Street shared photos and videos with The Scanner.

The incident took place at 12:35 p.m. at Shattuck Avenue and Bancroft Way, just south of the old Regal UA movie theater.

"We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to," the city told volunteers Friday.

The victim called 911 himself and met officers outside his home on Lincoln Street, police said.

Police blocked southbound traffic on Sacramento Street at Oregon Street, and northbound traffic at Julia Street, for the investigation.

Albany’s Match Point announces final service, Pour Manners hits pause, and Oak-Dar closes cafe A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Couple is podcasting from a boat in San Pablo Harbor to preserve bay history Mike Herz, founder of SF Baykeeper, and his wife, Kate Josephs, are sharing stories about the bay from their home upon the waves.

Another decades-old public resource for tracking police activity has been quietly retired, at least for now.

After years of planning, environmental review and public outreach, the long-awaited Interstate 80/Ashby Avenue Interchange Improvements project has reached another milestone—but Emeryville and West Berkeley residents, along with the many cyclists, pedestrians and commuters who use the corridor, will still have a lengthy wait for a safer connection to the Bay Trail. Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) recently announced that the project’s stand-alone Phase I Bicycle and Pedestr [more]

The Emeryville City Council will get its first detailed look tonight at Sutter Health’s proposed regional medical campus during a 6 p.m. study session that is expected to draw significant public interest. The study session marks the first time the full City Council will publicly discuss Sutter Health’s plans for a regional medical campus featuring a 17-story, 325-bed hospital, including emergency and intensive care services, along with a companion building that would house either medical offices [more]

This is a walk I led recently, and I like it so much I’m writing it down. As we visit these two major former quarries in the Piedmont bedrock block, we explore some distinctive terrain created during the Pleistocene epoch. We also experience how this beautiful landscape appealed to the people who developed this part […]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: West Oakland Costco “A Step Closer” Plans for a Costco in West Oakland are moving closer to reality. At its July 7 meeting, the Oakland City Council unanimously approved a two-year planning agreement for the proposed warehouse at the former Oakland Army Base near Raimondi Park. The agreement allows the city and developer to move forward with environmental review and o [more]

The race for two expiring Emeryville City Council seats officially began Monday, July 13, with the nomination period now open. With two of the council’s five seats on the ballot this November, voters will help shape the city’s direction on issues ranging from housing and development to public safety, infrastructure, and spending priorities over the next four years. Incumbents David Mourra and Kalimah Priforce have both publicly indicated they intend to seek their second four-year terms, though n [more]

Emeryville officials and law enforcement are seeking new measures to combat a growing wave of cluster mailbox thefts at multi-family residential complexes. The crimes often involve stolen USPS “arrow” keys, which allow carriers to access multiple cluster mailboxes along a delivery route. While Emeryville maintains a relatively low violent crime rate, its concentration of large residential complexes creates a heightened vulnerability to bulk mail theft. Issue Brought Before Council by Resident Re [more]

The July 7 Emeryville City Council meeting came in at a crisp 46 minutes with a relatively light agenda. With remote commenting enabled via zoom, Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur kicked off the meeting by reading a lengthy disclaimer warning remote speakers of committing abuses that the city has previously experienced. “The City Council welcomes comments including criticism about the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the city or of the acts or omissions of the city council. Speakers shall not us [more]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter covering the period from June 16- 30, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emeryville Living (@emeryville_living) Bay Street Juneteenth Event Draws Crowds Bay Street was the place to be in Emeryville for the annual June 19 Juneteenth celebration. With Black woman-owned Spoiled Boutique serving as the anchor, the Bay Area Black Fashion Expo held its third annual [more]

Emeryville City officials and law enforcement agencies are preparing for a potentially large, unpermitted gathering at Bay Street on Friday after becoming aware of social media posts promoting a “Bay St. Takeover” event. An AI-generated image shows a “sideshow-style” gathering with crowds and street-performance vehicles promising “fireworks, music, cars, content, and Bay Area Vibes.” The Instagram account promoting the event was only recently created and has used two previous, anonymous username [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.