Why ‘no tax on tips’ may have limited benefits for California workers – The Mercury News
No tax on tips, a campaign promise by President Donald Trump, is now part of the U.S. tax…
Diwali will be official California holiday
Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights celebrated in Hinduism and other religions, will become an official state holiday…
Californians spend $8,640 more than other Americans. Where did it go? – The Mercury News
We all know that California is a pricey place to live. However, what drives those higher expenses is…
Person wounded in Oakland freeway shooting, second in two days – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — A person was wounded in a freeway shooting Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. It…
Gravestone Recipe: Joe Sheridan’s Irish Coffee
An Oakland grave from 1962 says: “Here lies Joseph A. Sheridan, the master chef from Shannon, Ireland, who…
In-person work takes big leap in the Bay Area
The era of baking bread on a weekday morning or wearing pajama bottoms below an ironed shirt for…
Fatal August shootings in Oakland hills determined to be murder and suicide – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — The fatal shootings of a woman and man in the Oakland hills Aug. 16 were a…
Highway chase to San Leandro leaves 2 suspects dead, CHP officers injured
Two suspects died in a crash early Saturday in San Leandro after reportedly leading California Highway Patrol officers…
Spike Lee recalls lost S.F. film at Mill Valley Tribute
Filmmaker Spike Lee signs autographs, including a Knicks hat, at the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael…
Figs on a bagel? Cafe Brusco serves unexpected bagels in Berkeley
Each week, critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan shares some of her favorite recent bites, the dishes and snacks and…
How will search for another police chief tip Oakland’s balance of power?
OAKLAND — Floyd Mitchell is leaving his job as Oakland’s police chief in part because he grew frustrated…
Bay Area retirees struggle with high costs, survey shows
At 61, Alexander Remus has pared his life down to the essentials. He lives on a modest pension,…