Alameda photographer documents ‘Mayors Across America’ in his new book
Unlike California Assembly or Congressional representatives who can hide from their constituents in Sacramento or Washington, D.C., America’s…
Fun, filling ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in the South Bay – The Mercury News
Mother’s Day should be celebrated in a manner appropriate to the person of the day. From brunch at…
Oakland man charged with Antioch woman’s murder
ANTIOCH – A 22-year-old Oakland man was charged Tuesday with the murder of a woman earlier this year…
Two big Cinco de Mayo Festivals, one featuring a parade, set for San Jose
San Jose is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with two major cultural festivals, both of which happen to be…
Families don’t like Pruneyard’s plan to reopen a parking lot pass-through – The Mercury News
Pruneyard Shopping Center recently announced on social media channels that starting May 1 it would reopen a pass-through…
Man steals fruit off Los Gatos resident’s tree – The Mercury News
April 26 PETTY THEFT: 1:29 p.m.on Dardanelli Lane. A man was taking plums off of the caller’s tree.…
San Francisco coffee shop Corgi Cafe is run by an AI insurance startup
SAN FRANCISCO — At first glance, the coffee shop at the southwestern corner of this city’s Financial District…
Billionaire tax proposal heads toward November ballot as ultra-wealthy pour money into fight – The Mercury News
Ultra-wealthy Californians are pouring more money into a battle against a divisive, union-created proposal to offset federal healthcare-funding…
Oakland and SFO airports settle fight over East Bay aviation hub’s name
OAKLAND — A settlement was reached in the legal fight over a name previously used by the Oakland…
Her cancer ‘nightmare’ at 29 reflects trend driving new UCSF clinic
Dr. Katherine Van Loon, left, a UCSF oncologist, visits with her patient Megan McNair, a Sacramento-area resident diagnosed…
Hawaiian slack key guitar great Patrick Landeza plays Oakland concert
Local Hawaiian slack key guitar fans should know that one of the very best in the business —…
SFO and Oakland settle trademark dispute over airport name
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport will keep its name, officials at the San Francisco city attorney’s office said…