Hillsborough
LATEST NEWS
Jamba Berkeley gone, Tacos El Ultimo Baile Oakland closes storefront
Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Jamba Berkeley. The Jamba smoothie and juice chain, nee Jamba Juice, has...
Car goes off Grizzly Peak, occupants largely unscathed
Oakland police are investigating a solo collision on Grizzly Peak on Wednesday night that sent a vehicle off the roadway down a steep embankment. Limited details were available as of publication time, but the driver called police at about 9:20 p.m. asking for help after the crash, which took place near Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Golf Course Drive.
Intuitive’s president is now also on the board
Rosa’s appointment, made yesterday, makes him the second Intuitive executive to hold a seat on the company board, after CEO Gary Guthart. The surgical robotics pioneer — the dominant company in the space — promoted Rosa into the president role last year. Rosa is a 27-year veteran of the company who has held leadership positions across multiple functions, including product development, commercial operations, and clinical and regulatory affairs. He presently in charge of the company’s business unit, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial operations. In addition, he is board chair of Intuitive-Fosun, the joint venture between Intuitive and Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma.
Around Berkeley: Vine street block party, music at Strawberry Creek Park, literary trivia
🍷 Sip wines from Vintage Berkeley and shop while listening to live music by Robert Gastelum, The Back Simples Band, Sass Dance Squad and Marina Crouse at the Vine Street Block Party. All ages are welcome. Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Vine Street, between Walnut Street and Shattuck Avenue.
LeRonne Armstrong and another OPD chief were investigated and faulted for leadership failures
The Oaklandside has learned that the city of Oakland quietly investigated how former Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong and his immediate successor Darren Allison handled explosive allegations of perjury and bribery by an OPD homicide detective. The city’s investigation, carried out by the Police Commission’s Community Police Review Agency and an outside law firm, found that Armstrong and Allison failed to ensure OPD’s internal affairs division rigorously and fairly examined the accusations against the detective. Investigators concluded Armstrong and Allison both fell short in their authorities and responsibilities as commanding officers.
San Pablo police arrest 2, seize 72 guns and crossbow in recent cases
San Pablo police took 72 guns and a crossbow out of the hands of two alleged violent offenders last week in separate cases. The first case began at about 8:30 p.m. on July 12 in a residence in the 1300 block of Road 20, though it wasn't reported until July 17.A suspect allegedly locked his girlfriend and her kids in a room for four days and threatened to shoot them. Police said they escaped and officers arrested the man on suspicion of domestic violence, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and criminal threats. Police said they confiscated 62 guns from the man, as...
Alameda County Sheriff's Office Refutes Misconduct Allegations Over Oakland Business Levy Incident
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has officially addressed rumors that deputies were involved in illegal activities, specifically extorting money from a local Oakland business. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office stated that the photograph circulated online misrepresents the nature of their actions and assured the public that no wrongdoing occurred. According...
Housing and Homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli is leaving Berkeleyside
After four years at Berkeyside, Housing and Homelessness reporter Supriya Yelimeli is moving on. During her tenure with Berkeleyside, Yelimeli covered a broad range of beats and subjects, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Berkeley Unified School District, City Council and People’s Park. Before joining Berkeleyside, Yelimeli, a Fremont native, wrote...
Psychotherapist’s memoir of divorce and custody leads to healing
Of all the vitriolic, retaliatory and ugly episodes Catherine Harrington fielded during the protracted custody battles and divorce proceedings with her ex, one stands out as particularly egregious: “He deposed our 10-year-old son,” she said. That’s right, he had their son give testimony, under oath. “The Longest...
Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon
His three siblings will soon fly away, leaving UC Berkeley to start new lives. But Nox, the youngest peregrine falcon to hatch on the Campanile this spring, won’t be doing the same just yet. Far from home, he’s healing from a broken wing. “The good news is he’s...
Jack London’s legacy lives on in little Richmond house
In a tiny home in Richmond’s Panhandle Annex lives a treasure trove of literary gems—letters, books of short stories and rare first editions of works by Jack London, a world-renowned author with deep Oakland roots. The keeper of this goldmine is none other than London’s great-granddaughter, Tarnel Abbott, a Richmond resident for more than 32 years.
Professor Jennifer Chatman Appointed Interim Dean of Berkeley Haas
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Ben Hermalin announced that Professor Jennifer Chatman, renowned for her pioneering research in organizational culture, has been appointed interim dean of Berkeley Haas. Chatman’s appointment will take effect on August 1, 2024, following Dean Ann Harrison’s decision to step down at the end of July after a successful five-year term. Harrison will continue as a half-time faculty member at Haas, focusing on teaching and research.
Ross powers ahead toward 2024 store opening goal
Dublin, Calif. – Ross Stores continues to build out its presence in both existing and new markets with recent openings across 17 states. The off-price retail company added 21 Ross Dress for Less locations and 3 dd’s Discount units in June and July. They are part of the company’s plan to open approximately 90 new locations this year – comprising 75 Ross and 15 dd’s stores during the current fiscal year.
Fleeing drunk driving suspect chased down by witnesses following San Rafael crash
Officers arrested a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car into another vehicle in San Rafael, police said Wednesday. The San Rafael Police Department said that just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, its officers were alerted to a reported collision in the area of Third Street and B Streets. They learned that an apparent drunk driver had been traveling fast on westbound Third Street and ran the red traffic signal light at the intersection with B Street. "The DUI vehicle broadsided into another vehicle that had been driving on B Street through the green traffic signal light and pushed it...
Imperative Care completes $150M Series E, Shacey Petrovic becomes vice chair of board
The Campbell, California-based stroke treatment company is expected to raise up to $150 million in a financing round led by Ally Bridge Group. Existing investors, including D1 Capital Partners, Amed Ventures, Bain Capital Life Sciences, Rock Springs Capital Management LP, Innovatus Capital Partners, and Pura Vida Investments, also contributed. “We...
Is a pixel worth a thousand words? Ask this digital imagery startup
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A new digital imaging startup is offering furniture designers and retailers a way to streamline and simplify the product photography process. Its creators say that PyxMagic aims to reduce imaging costs and accelerate time to market with augmented reality tools that allow businesses to create professional-grade product images in a wide variety of settings.
Wildfire burning north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. - Cal Fire firefighters have gotten the upper hand on a 50-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County on Wednesday evening. Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is 35% contained. The agency's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit is calling this the Flora Fire, located on both sides of the...
San Jose smoke shop owner shot, nearly killed in robbery over Rolex watch
A South Bay business owner is recovering after a violent store robbery and is now determined to get justice.Jai Patel, owner of neighboring businesses, Dab Society Glass Gallery & Smoke Shop and CBD Farmacy, was shot by masked robbers inside his San Jose business.His injuries were potentially life-threatening."I have about roughly 80 stitches on my body currently and broken bones of course," Patel said from his hospital bed, "My artery was - the main artery was shot at so, I lost a lot of blood, about 35 pints of blood."Patel said it happened around two in the afternoon on July...
Man who died in jail in January had seizure from opioid withdrawal
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A 23-year-old man who died in a Redwood City jail in January suffered a seizure that was due to complications of an opioid withdrawal, San Mateo County sheriff’s officials said Tuesday. Anthony Harding died on the morning of Jan. 14 after a staff...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.