Bay Area scientists investigate possible dark matter signal deep underground
A mile beneath the surface at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota, a single unknown particle…
Oakland art gallery devotes exhibit to weird, imaginary CD covers
If you’re an ’80s kid chances are you have certain CD covers burned into memory, similar to a…
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…
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.…
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
Huge lizard found in vacated Alameda home – East Bay Times
A huge pet lizard was found left behind in a recently vacated home, Alameda police said. The initial…
California job-based health insurance costs outpace wages, inflation
The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance in California rose at twice the pace of inflation over the past…
Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strike
Talks between Kaiser and a labor union representing health care workers ground to a halt late last week,…
Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
article Jwalt holding his first top 100 charting plaque for his song “Love Myself.” (Jwalt) OAKLAND, Calif. –…
Sutter Health union workers authorize possible strike against healthcare staffing shortages
Workers for Sutter Health are gearing up for a strike, with union officials citing “bad faith bargaining” by…