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Boulevard, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, economy, housing, transport, politics
June 02, 2026 05:50

From Walnut Creek to Mountain View, the Bay Area’s Most Exciting Downtowns Are in the Suburbs

Since the pandemic, suburban downtowns in the Bay Area have thrived while urban cores struggle. Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and others hav...

Danville, business, food, restaurant
May 29, 2026 09:55

New Rancho Cantina in Danville Clears Major Hurdle with Liquor License Approval

Rancho Cantina's new Danville location has received a California Type 47 liquor license, a key step toward opening. - The license allows full beer, wi...

Bishop, Walnut Creek, Rossmoor, food, restaurant, community
May 29, 2026 06:55

The Golden Pear Opens in Rossmoor, Replacing Creekside Grill

The Golden Pear, a new full-service restaurant from local chef Rodney Worth, has opened inside Rossmoor, replacing the former Creekside Grill and Bar....

Orinda, Berkeley, Lafayette, health, medicine, technology
May 28, 2026 06:40

Jack Lloyd, inventor of pulse oximeter, dies at 90 in Orinda

Jack Lloyd, the prolific East Bay engineer and inventor who helped bring the pulse oximeter to routine medical use, died May 1 at his Orinda home at a...

Berkeley, Cupertino, obituary, civil rights, history
May 28, 2026 06:25

Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped MLK Write ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech, Dies at His Cupertino Home

Clarence B. Jones, a key figure in the civil rights movement who helped draft Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech, has died at his...

Lafayette, business, restaurant, food, Contra Costa County, Local, Money
May 24, 2026 16:08

Lafayette Pho Restaurant Pho Benny Listed for Sale

Pho Benny, a Vietnamese restaurant in Lafayette, appears to be for sale based on multiple public listings. - The restaurant is located at 965 Mountain...

Antioch, events, veterans, memorial
May 24, 2026 06:55

Antioch Memorial Day 2026 Ceremonies

Antioch will observe Memorial Day 2026 with a series of events organized by the City and the Delta Veterans Group. - Pancake breakfast at 8:00 AM at O...

Alameda, Livermore, crime, court, police
May 22, 2026 17:05

Ex-LDS Bishop Faces 18 Child Sex Abuse Charges in Alameda

Michael Morris, a former LDS bishop, faces 18 child sex abuse charges in Alameda County. He posted $920,000 bail and appeared in court on May 22, 2026...

Independence, Livermore, health, events, community
May 22, 2026 16:50

Pet therapy brings comfort to Livermore seniors

A pet-assisted therapy session was held on May 12 at the Center for Elders’ Independence PACE Tri-Valley in Livermore, featuring a dog named Seamus. -...

Lafayette, San Diego, Clairemont, crime, shooting, school lockdown, police
May 19, 2026 11:35

Panic at San Diego Islamic Center Shooting

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday left three dead and sparked panic among parents at nearby schools. - Three people were killed ...

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3 June 2026 / 17:12

Senate Votes on Immigration Funding After Trump Fund Dropped
The Senate begins voting on immigration enforcement funding after the Trump administration drops a c...
3 June 2026 / 17:08

England's Tuchel Faces World Cup Test
Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager sparked debate due to his German nationality, but his...
3 June 2026 / 17:05

Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize nuclear deal
Former President Donald Trump has acknowledged that hardliners within Iran's government could jeopar...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Former Lieutenant Granted $1.5 Million Bail in Esparto Fireworks Explosion That Killed Seven
A Yolo County judge granted $1.5 million bail to former Sheriff's Lieutenant Samuel Machado, owner o...
3 June 2026 / 16:55

Man pleads not guilty to murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park
A man pleaded not guilty to murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Bay Park. The victim was lured o...
3 June 2026 / 16:54

San Clemente Couple Arrested with Ketamine and Cash
A San Clemente couple was arrested in Simi Valley after police found two kilograms of ketamine and $...
3 June 2026 / 16:50

UK orders Google to let news sites opt out of AI scraping
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to allow news publishers to opt out of...
3 June 2026 / 16:48

Woodside Council Approves Contested Housing Project
The Woodside Town Council approved a multigenerational housing project at 10 Still Creek Road after ...
3 June 2026 / 16:46

Google's Plan to Release Sterile Mosquitoes in California
Google's Debug Project proposes releasing sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduc...
3 June 2026 / 16:40

Dual U.S.-Iranian Citizen Charged with Supplying Equipment to Iran's Nuclear Program
A Newport Beach man has been charged with violating U.S. sanctions by supplying American security eq...