Three of the four judges approved asylum cases at higher rates than the national average of 42.3 percent. Trump admin. has fired four S.F. immigration judges since April

Sheriff Robert G. Luna described the deputies as "heroes."

The game is at 6 p.m. Saturday, but a little later that evening, their story will echo again—not on grass, but from the stage at SF StoryFest. Mission to the final: El Farolito’s double feature

‘There are Black people in the future’: Oakland Museum exhibit documents displacement and resistance Visitors can take in a sculptural installation, archival photos, and artefacts highlighting the Black community’s past, present, and future in the East Bay.

Breakthru Beverage’s Nandini Novarr in collaboration with Mission Merchant's association, pulled off the Mission's first ever wine walk. Moments from the Mission’s first Summer Sip and Stroll

"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."

After unexpected costs, the Women's Building is hosting a screening of local documentary "No Separate Survival," to fundraise. The Women’s Building screens ‘No Separate Survival,’ to survive

Clayton Harmston, who has been an SFPD officer for over 25 years, twice sued SFPD alleging anti-white discrimination. Taraval Station, covering S.F.’s west side, gets new police captain

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office told The Oaklandside it has not yet received a request from the DOJ regarding the immigration status of people in county detention.

The fight over the future of Oakland’s $45 million security contract continues Councilmembers and staff are at loggerheads over who should get a massive contract to guard city property.

God drops into a small San Francisco congregation every Sunday, heralded by jazz Saint John Coltrane Church runs “sound baptisms”

Three asylum-seekers were arrested Friday directly after court hearings at San Francisco immigration court. Three more immigrants arrested by ICE at S.F. immigration court

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Local residents called 911 after seeing groups of "armed and masked people."

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

Comeback Cafe closes temporarily, Las Brasas goes dark A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Comeback Cafe closes temporarily, Las Brasas goes dark A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

The Oaklandside is piloting a new podcast to keep you Oakland-savvy Meet our news podcast Oaklandside 510, a whole new way to get your Oakland news.

Tell all your friends with with at least eight years of experience in auditing, investigations, or compliance to apply Who will be San Francisco’s first inspector general?

Mayor Barbara Lee announces major investment in Oakland sidewalks and curb ramps The city will make a "historic investment" over the next 25 years to ensure streets and sidewalks are more accessible to disabled people as part of a legal settlement.

Traffic on I-580 remains snarled after a tractor-trailer caught fire.

The transaction required upgrading and selling the old home at the same time as upgrading the new home.

Some BART directors said they had reservations about the developer group picked to put up five buildings at the South Berkeley station.

What to know about COVID symptoms, testing and incubation as the new "razor blade throat" Nimbus variant has caused a summer 2025 spike.

Books for babies: How Richmond families are building home libraries, one delivery at a time A Berkeley nonprofit is delivering age-appropriate books to children under five in Richmond and San Pablo, helping them start kindergarten ready to read — no matter their family’s income.

At 4th and King Streets. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Homeless have feelings too

A mainstay at folk music gatherings, he loved the color purple and the word "squeegee," and cared for children at Berkeley's Congregation Beth Israel and Temple Beth El as well as St. Mark’s and All Souls.

A new San Francisco exhibition, starting July 19, displays 24 images on Fillmore's "urban renewal," including the Japanese experience. Harrowing images of Fillmore’s destruction go on view Saturday in S.F.

The defense says the prosecution failed to turn over potentially exculpatory material — which could mean trouble for the case in the future.

One of California's biggest reservoir projects is set to have a higher price tag.

Also: Students and faculty from Cal's School of Social Welfare are protesting the layoffs of two practicum consultants.

Feds pressure California sheriffs to hand over lists of noncitizens in custody The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office told The Oaklandside it has not yet received a request from the DOJ regarding the immigration status of people in county detention.

Supervisors grilled leaders of the Parks Alliance for not knowing their finances or communicating with the groups that depended on them San Francisco Parks Alliance dissolved in financial chaos, say board members

Emeryville’s Baby Cafe and Walnut Creek’s SanDai shutter in June Rotten City Pizza and The Rendez Vous are also among the recent East Bay closures.

Alameda County says it cut ties with ICE. This program says otherwise. A widespread data-sharing program highlights financial ties between local police and immigration enforcement — and how even sanctuary jurisdictions still feed “the deportation machine.”

The nearly 170-year-old house was built at the height of the Gold Rush.

A sanitation worker strike stopped trash pickup in many Bay Area cities last week.

The visit came two months after President Donald Trump floated the idea.

The agenda for the July 15, 2025 Emeryville City Council Meeting contained the following discussion items: STUDY SESSION City Council Guide to Disaster Operations [08:11] The evening began with a presentation from Acting Police Captain Fred Dauer outlining the City Council’s legal and operational responsibilities during disasters. He described Emeryville’s emergency management structure, emphasizing the importance of coordination with state and federal systems like SEMS (Standardized Emergency M [more]

Family and friends mourn East Oakland caretaker after fatal hit-and-run  Rose Banks, 59, was hit on July 7 while using the crosswalk at 82nd and Bancroft.

A note left on an isolated road helped lead rescuers to the missing mother and son.

The summer shows have always been free since their inception almost 100 years ago. Now, some scalpers are changing that. $50 a pop? Scalpers are selling Stern Grove’s free tickets

One text simply read, "Yes I receive it."

Emeryville’s Baby Cafe and Walnut Creek’s SanDai shutter in June Rotten City Pizza and The Rendez Vous are also among the recent East Bay closures.

Rotten City Pizza and The Rendez Vous are also among the recent East Bay closures.

Evacuating for a tsunami could take over 2 hours. Neither are enough time for people to get out of danger zones in a worst-case scenario.

The slain UC Berkeley professor was in an ongoing custody dispute with his ex-wife.

Proposal to swap housing for green space at Estuary Park roils community Property developers have proposed a fresh round of changes to the previously approved Estuary Park plan — upsetting rowers, environmentalists, and public parks advocates.

Sweet Bites and a second branch of Lavender Bakery join Rainbow Donuts in Berkeley’s “International Marketplace.”

Students report feeling supported at school and encouraged to work with peers from different background. Some S.F. parents worry ethnic studies is divisive. Students say otherwise.

Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was shot and killed on July 4 while visiting Greece to see his children and finalize visitation arrangements. Among the suspects is his ex-wife.

Other events include a one-woman show celebrating neurodivergence at The Marsh and a new glassblowing exhibit at ACCI.

5 things to do in Richmond this week Sign your teen up for fire academy, take a hike in Kennedy Grove, county supervisors discuss immigrants' rights and law enforcement.

At Delirium. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Ready to DJ!

Families searched for loved ones. A Calif. hospital allegedly knew they were dead.

Milli Atkinson is the go-to lawyer for those wondering how Trump’s crackdown is hitting San Francisco Q&A: Meet the attorney at the center of S.F.’s response to ICE

The San Francisco Board of Appeals, despite the denial, was sympathetic to advocates' cause and urged an investigation. S.F. blocks trans activists’ bid to reclaim historic queer riot site

The goal, said Adrienne Bechelli from San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management, was 'to hold the space for as long as possible.' Day 127 at the 16th St. Plaza: Police, DPW, Ahsing and security

The driver, Daniel Lithgow, injured a motorist in one collision and then crashed into a pole in front of police, authorities report.

Bishop pleads guilty to defrauding Oakland AME Zion church of $2 million Staccato Powell, a former bishop for the denomination's western district, convinced five California AME Zion pastors to sign over deeds to their churches in order to enrich himself.

Tenants from 10 federally-subsidized housing complexes gathered at City Hall on Tuesday, demanding the mayor come see homes "for himself." S.F. public housing tenants rally at City Hall, urging Mayor Lurie to step up

A dinner party that got ‘out of hand’ has become the growing Berkeley Supper Club Alon Yoeli works in tech but has had a lifelong passion for food that has attracted more and more people to pitch in to his side gig.

If accepted, today's appeal could be a first step to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria riot location after more than 30 years. Activists want S.F. to oust prison operator from site of historic trans riot

Four Amazon trucks appeared in a California parking lot, the CHP said.

Oakland police misspent Measure Z funds on D.C. trip, ethics probe finds OPD shouldn’t have used $12,000 to send officers to a memorial event in Washington, D.C. But an ethics investigation determined the department didn't act in bad faith.

Police warn about sexual assaults in Point Richmond Tunnel Incidents have occurred at all hours, primarily targeting people jogging or exercising alone along popular walking paths, police say.

National Night Out is returning to Oakland The annual block party takes place Aug. 5. Here’s how Oaklanders can register their neighborhood.

Police said the couple were killed after confronting the suspect in their home.

A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.

A choir robe fundraiser led to a community theater that’s been staging plays for 70 years Masquers Playhouse was founded in 1955 at Hillside Community Church in El Cerrito and moved to Point Richmond in 1960. It attracts theatrical talent from all over the Bay Area.

Casa Adelante at 1515 South Van Ness Ave. Photo by Lydia Chávez. Future housing

The Roxie just announced it had bought its building as a "forever home." Meet the projectionist behind the historic theater. People We Meet: Reel life at the Roxie Theater

San Francisco supervisors asked Tuesday for local law enforcement to come up with protocols for responding to possible ICE arrests. S.F. supervisors to cops: Come up with a policy to respond to ICE, please

San Francisco supervisors voted 10-1 to pass the budget on Tuesday. Despite pushback, changes to homeless funding and an RV ban also passed. S.F. supervisors approve Mayor Lurie’s budget, alongside controversial proposals

"One of the most difficult moments in the 71-year history of the station."

Immigration advocates have feared the Trump administration’s mass detentions will prompt people to abandon their asylum claims. On Tuesday, one person did. ‘I don’t want to be detained by ICE:’ Fear permeates S.F. immigration court

The reductions to the Bay Area's premier public broadcaster come as $500 million in annual federal cuts to public media loom. KQED cuts 15% of staff to address budget shortfall

A San Francisco federal judge will decide this Thursday whether previously detained Guillermo Medina Reyes will go back into ICE custody. S.F. judge extends restraining order against ICE for immigrant activist

The grant application opens July 24 for community organizations, nonprofits and merchant associations to apply for grants up to $20,000 per project. Avenue Greenlight offers new grants for S.F. community organizations

Officer Louis Wong will become president of the S.F. Police Officers Association on Wednesday, following a landslide election. S.F. police union gets new president. He wants more money for cops.

"We have more work to do," the chancellor said.

This week in Oakland: ‘Wood Street’ preview screening and Bandaloop’s aerial shows Other events include the San Francisco Mime Troupe outdoor theater shows, a wellness and health kids fair at Oakland Arena, and a one-woman show by a “Child of the Black Panther Party.”

Street where Marvin Boomer was killed in crash to get speed bumps this week The Castlemont High teacher died when a man crashed his car after fleeing the CHP. Residents of East 21st Street say it has long had a speeding problem.

Did OPD provide ICE with surveillance camera data? A report by the SF Standard revealed apparent violations of state and city laws. But Oakland police insist they aren’t facilitating immigration enforcement.

Oakland now boasts its own Boricua restaurant, plus a new wine bar and burger truck A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Pt. San Pablo Harbor adds new options, including a food truck catering to dogs and humans A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Mission Local asks a championship barista to weigh in on BIGFACE, a pop-up coffee shop run by Golden State Warrior Jimmy Butler. Is Warriors star Jimmy Butler’s $4 shot of espresso worth it?

Rockridge residents led a traffic study — and designed a plan to slow down their streets A neighborhood group worked with city transport officials to deal with cars speeding by their homes. The process was contentious. But it could serve as a pilot for community-based traffic solutions.

Restaurants are opening, nonprofits are everywhere, and some small businesses have found loyal customers. But hotels and theaters are struggling to bring visitorss to the neighborhood. Tenderloin businesses want to bounce back. The neighborhood’s rep is a hindrance.

Under Pamela Price, the courts recused her office twice in less than three months from high-profile cases. Such extreme remedies are rare.

The nation’s first rape crisis center is closing Formerly Bay Area Women Against Rape, BRAVE Bay Area has served as Alameda County’s primary resource for sexual assault survivors since 1971.

Vegan taqueria, mahjong lounge and Mediterranean bistro among June openings Alma y Sazon, 13 Orphans and Bistro 4293 are just a few of the restaurants that opened in the East Bay recently.

Photos: Mr. Pierce, beloved De Anza principal, remembered for serving from the heart Hundreds gathered Friday night for a celebration of life for Chris Pierce, former WCCUSD student, teacher and administrator.

Rising sea levels could make it harder to clean up Richmond’s toxic shoreline Soil and groundwater contamination expert Martin Hamann says rising sea levels could render some technologies ineffective in removing dangerous chemicals from the contaminated Zeneca site in south Richmond.

Are you wondering what that construction in your neighborhood is all about? Curious about that new housing project or other development you heard about? We’ve got you covered. Our interactive map contains information on planned, under-construction and recently completed projects within Emeryville, including: 🔵 Multifamily Housing Projects🟣 Commercial Projects🟢 City Infrastructure Projects🟠 Recently Completed Projects❌ Withdrawn Projects We will do our best to update this map as new projects [more]

He'Sheem Courtney was driving on a suspended license and had just been charged with a DUI case weeks earlier, according to court papers.

They’re making wine from ‘feral’ fruits of the East Bay — and you can participate Daniel Goldberg of Richmond’s Feral Ecology invited the public to join in its summer harvest of backyard and streetside loquat trees this year, and a plum harvest is up next.

Garbage strike update: Richmond trash service to resume but not recycling or green waste Contra Costa County has sent Republic a breach of service notice while Bay Area health officers plan to meet to discuss any potential public health issues.

Richmond’s first homicide of 2025: Man shot to death in Iron Triangle Officers found the victim near the Triangle Court housing complex Thursday morning.

Seawolf shuttering soon, auctioning off memorabilia and more The pub in the Jack London Square neighborhood is also home to Willie's Kitchen from Wilson Mendez.

Detectives detained 20-year-old Romain Usher at court in Oakland this week, Berkeley police wrote.

8 things to do in Richmond this week Highlight of this week's What's Up column: Movies in the Park, the second Point Richmond summer concert and a WCCUSD job fair.

WCCUSD school community remembers beloved principal who ‘helped make dreams come true’ Christopher Pierce, former De Anza High principal, died on July 4, just as he stepped into his role as principal at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School. He was 45.

Berkeley Unified School District Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel called recent reports of ICE at Berkeley schools an "unsubstantiated rumor."

Residents saw city cleaning crews and police at the park around 7 a.m.

Richmond’s first primary election is next June You’ll recognize some familiar faces preparing to enter the races for mayor, city council but some haven't confirmed they're running.

The man who died was identified as Roderick Nared, 67 (address unknown), the coroner's office said Thursday.

At least one witness recorded the group and told police some of its members had hammers, according to radio traffic reviewed by TBS.

A market opens a restaurant, and a restaurant opens a market Pizzeria da Laura and Middle East Market have both expanded into neighboring spaces to offer something different to customers.

He survived one of the Bay Area’s most horrific dog attacks. But that’s not his legacy At age 10 Shawn Jones' story made national headlines, but the former Richmond resident has a new tale to tell: He's championing the needs of disabled people in the workplace.

Yes folks, you read that headline right. Former Emeryville Mayor John Bauters may be pursuing a new career … in reality television (and No, this is not an April Fools story 😉). The former two-term councilmember, three time Mayor briefly disappeared from the public spotlight after losing an excruciatingly close contest for County Supervisor last fall. It was recently revealed that he had taken a position with a PAC funded by a Piedmont hedge fund manager. So what has Bauters been doing for the p [more]

Berkeley police said they did not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

Police said the driver was "known to frequent" the shops around Fourth Street in northwest Berkeley.

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: League of CA Cities Publication Spotlights Emeryville as ‘Biking Oasis’ Western City, a print and online publication by the League of California Cities, recently published a story spotlighting the cities of Davis and Emeryville as “Biking Oases.” Davis has long been at the forefront of biking culture but Emeryville is “nipping at its heels” according to the story. What [more]

When I wrote about the Concord fault last year, I showed places where the fault is easy to see by the way it pulls apart street curbs and makes cracks in paved areas. I stayed in the northern part of town, mainly for lack of time, but I said, “There are probably other similar features […]

Meet Rodney ‘Alamo’ Brown: The soul behind Soulful Softball Sunday Richmond native inspires community connection through annual softball game fundraisers.

"Everything's so dry in and around Berkeley," the group's president said Thursday. "Fireworks just present ignition possibility everywhere."

Starting Friday at 5 a.m., Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will close to non-residents for 24 hours.

The Emeryville Police Department are asking for help from the public identifying an arson suspect from an incident last Saturday, June 28th. Three vehicles were intentionally set ablaze around 7:14 a.m. on Peralta Street, which is the narrow alley between Pak ‘N Save and the Nirvana corner store. Surveillance footage shows a man in a red hat and red jacket walking south on San Pablo Avenue, turning into the alley. He rummages through a curbside recycling bin before disappearing from view behind [more]

Some Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent May update. These include a new Public Market stall, the possible end of a “comeback” and the centennial* celebration of Emeryville’s oldest restaurant. ICYMI, earlier in June, we reported on the closure of Rotten City Pizza after 17 years. Some employees are looking to continue the business under a new name but their GoFundMe targeting $10K in seed money has been slow to get off the ground. Readers have also reported that [more]

Theresa Savage, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 23rd at the age of 86. Savage was the wife of Emeryville’s first Black Mayor, Robert L. Savage, and a significant contributor to Emeryville in her own right. Born Theresa Roach in Los Angeles on October 25, 1938, it is here where she was raised and met her future husband. The two fell in love and soon married, moving north together in the 1950s when Theresa was accepted to Mills College. They settl [more]

A simmering political rivalry between an Emeryville City Councilmember and an aspiring City Councilmember is now boiling over in plain view of the public. Recently appointed Planning Commissioner Sam Gould published a Substack post detailing a Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) complaint he filed against Councilmember Kalimah Priforce. Gould raises issues about a possible conflict of interest involving campaign contributions and their alleged influence over Priforce’s voting record. The [more]

A standoff between the Emeryville Police Department and someone who may have been having a mental health crisis ended peacefully this morning at about 9:45 p.m. A man had barricaded himself into a property over the weekend at 4065/67 Watts Street. Employees at the building arrived on Monday to find chairs, boxes and other debris preventing their entry. A service call was made and Emeryville Officers were dispatched to the scene. The subject was identified as an acquaintance of a contractor worki [more]

I’ve written about Claremont Canyon several times over the years, including its wineglass shape and the rocks exposed around its rim: sandstone, chert, conglomerate, lava. This geological setting has made it special in the East Bay’s human history. The geologic map shows that the canyon descends through several belts of different bedrock, from volcanic rocks […]

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: Inna Jam Winding Down Operations after 15 Years Emeryville-founded Inna Jam is winding down operations after 15 years. Founder Dafna Kory made the decision to move on last year giving fans of her product time to stock up on their favorites. Inna was heralded for its straight-forward approach to making jams. “People would always say it reminds them of the jam that their g [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. If 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.