East Bay to host yearly memorial for Japanese WWII vets
In late October 1944, the 1st Battalion of the Texas National Guard’s 141st Regiment, aka “the Alamo Regiment,”…
Here’s what you need to know about the June 2 primary
Ballots are officially on their way to mailboxes for the June 2 primary that features the most wide-open…
Bay Area loses jobs in March, California posts gains
The Bay Area lost thousands of jobs in March, a hiring slump that contrasts sharply with sturdy hiring…
City council to vote on controversial Flock Safety contract | City
The Berkeley City Council will vote May 7 on a surveillance and police technology program that, if approved,…
In all the same places | Personal Essays
Since arriving in Berkeley, I have been aware of an almost ridiculous wealth of connections between myself and…
California governor candidates race to claim pro-housing mantle
As California’s housing crisis continues to dominate state politics, candidates for governor are increasingly positioning themselves as pro-housing,…
Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Got news? Send…
Scottish Fiddlers to present Stravaig event in East Bay
What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin? I once posed this question to a teenager from…
Bay Area adds jobs at brisk pace in February but California loses jobs
Despite thousands of job losses throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing fueled partly…
Bay Area adds jobs at brisk pace in February but California loses jobs
Despite a loss of thousands of jobs throughout California during February, the Bay Area saw a hiring upswing…
S.F. supe proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios
Smoking inside bars has been illegal in California since 1998. Now, the smoker’s outdoor refuge in San Francisco…
Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond
As Mission Local’s coverage around San Francisco grows, so does my dining reach; lucky me! I ventured into…