A guide to Berkeley estate sales
The first to arrive, at 7:45 a.m. — more than two hours before the doors opened at 10…
KFOX classic rock station radio leaves 98.5 FM, replaced by Bay Country
The Bay Area radio world is undergoing massive changes this week, as one of the most beloved local…
Covered California rates jump again
Health insurers are raising rates for plans sold through Covered California by an average of nearly 10% for…
Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton courts critics in California governor’s race
Steve Hilton, the Republican former Fox News host and gubernatorial candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, is making…
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival announces initial lineup for 2026
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced its initial lineup for 2026, which runs Oct. 2-4 at Golden Gate Park…
San Jose doesn’t want plastic bags, case wrap in recycling. So what should you do with them? – The Mercury News
San Jose early this month called out 10 common items mistakenly tossed into curbside recycling bins. That triggered…
Salinas-based Taylor Farms pulls Mexico-grown lettuce linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak – The Mercury News
Salinas produce giant Taylor Farms said Friday its Mexican subsidiary was removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central…
Identity released of body found after boat capsized off Alcatraz Island
The boat that sank of the shores of Alcatraz Island was located by authorities on Friday, three days…
5 trash cleanup volunteer groups you can join in Berkeley
Each year, thousands and thousands of pounds of trash accumulate across Berkeley. Candy wrappers, cigarette butts, plastic bottles,…
Should UC bring back the SAT for admissions?
A sign is seen at the entrance to a hall for a college test preparation class at Holton-Arms…
San Jose set to unveil proposals for a new Chavez Plaza name – The Mercury News
San Jose is expected to unveil a ranked-choice voting survey Saturday for a new name for the downtown…
Bay Area inflation stays elevated, fueled by food and gasoline prices
Surging food and gasoline prices kept Bay Area inflation at a two-year high in June, an economic after-effect…