Bay Area Asian mall adds boba tea chain, gluten-free crepes, craft ramen
The busy Pacific Pearl Shopping Center in Pleasanton has announced four new additions to its popular Asian strip…
Jeff Teague throws Monta Ellis under the bus for ridiculous Steph Curry claim
Jeff Teague had the same reaction that probably every person on the planet had upon hearing Monta Ellis’…
California ranks as nation’s 15th best business climate. Who’s No. 1? – The Mercury News
Nobody ever said California was an easy place to do business. Yet, even with all the grumbling about…
A Sebastopol artist gave away sculptures and created a destination
The home of Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent in Sebastopol. Amiot makes junk art out of repurposed materials…
Your smartwatch might be making your sleep worse
An Apple Watch Series 11 is displayed at an Apple Store in September 2025. Wearables and sleep-tracking devices…
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global – The Mercury News
“Pokemon Go” turned 10 earlier this month, but the big celebration begins this weekend with global Go Fest.…
$1 billion-plus, state-of-the-art hospital is being planned in Los Gatos
LOS GATOS — A $1 billion-plus, state-of-the-art hospital could emerge in Los Gatos next to an existing medical…
Jessica-Rose Clark headlines San Jose Fight Night in Coker’s new MMA promo
Recently announced San Jose-based mixed martial arts promotion Fight Night will be holding its fifth event on June…
Alum Rock Counseling Center award has special meaning for Blanca Alvarado – The Mercury News
Blanca Alvarado is a legendary community leader in Santa Clara County, so she has received a number of…
S.F.’s tech crowd hits happy hour — next to a robot boxing ring
In San Francisco, the artificial intelligence boom has driven up housing prices, boosted tourism and fueled the emergence…
Many older adults improve with age, and mindset may be key, study says
Residents of the Rossmoor retirement community in Walnut Creek attend an art class in January 2025. New research suggests…
The SF Bay Area’s hottest job market right now isn’t tech
The Bay Area’s hottest job market isn’t tech, it’s health care, like at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. Santiago…