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Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home
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Monday Bakery on East Napa St. to close after facility fire
On Friday, the ownership of Monday Bakery announced that their locations in Napa and Sonoma will be closing, indefinitely. A fire at their baking facility appears to have prompted the decision. Monday Bakery opened earlier this year after an extensive remodel of what had been a women’s clothing store on...
Mam History: Oakland Notes on the History of the Mayan-Mam Language.
Back to School Book Sale for award winning Oakland History book: Mam History: Oakland Notes on the History of the Mayan-Mam Language. Tacos Los Michoacanos 3524 International (35th Ave) August 25th Sunday 2-4pm.
Vallejo police investigate homicide near site of fiery overnight sideshow
VALLEJO -- Vallejo police said a man was shot and killed on Saturday morning at an intersection where a large sideshow was taking place.It was unclear if the homicide victim was connected to the sideshow or a passerby.Neighbors said there were dozens of cars and at least a hundred spectators at the intersection of Lewis Brown and B.W. Williams Drives between 12 a.m. and 12:40 a.m. Saturday."It did wake us up. I have two babies so it woke up the youngest one. They had fireworks going so that was definitely what woke us up," said Katie, who declined...
People We Meet: A Palestinian liquor store clerk builds community on the corner
His wife’s chocolate chip cookies sit in a basket on the check-out counter. A faded magazine clipping of him and his three sons is tacked up between shelves of liquor. A sign outside encourages anyone who is hungry to inquire within, where a special rack of assorted foods is available for those in need.
Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet
Russian Hill can rejoice. Almost two years after it was announced, a third location of upscale San Francisco grocery store Bi-Rite Market is set to open Friday on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s 50% larger than the 10-year-old Divisadero Street location and twice as big as the 84-year-old original on 18th Street in the Mission.
Postal service employee robbed at gunpoint in SF
(KRON) – A postal service employee was robbed at gunpoint for their keys on Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Around 11:48 a.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the block of Bowman Court regarding a robbery. Responding officers said the victim was a postal service employee. According to the preliminary investigation, […]
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
1 injured in Oakland shooting, OPD investigates
(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday. Around 11 a.m. on Thursday, the OPD communications division was notified of a gunshot wound victim who arrived at a local hospital. Oakland police officers responded to the hospital, where the victim was in stable condition. According to the preliminary investigation, […]
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
VC Neil Mehta, who’s quietly nabbing prized SF property, plans a “Y Combinator for restaurants”
Sources close to the low-flying Mehta paint a very different picture, however. They say that Mehta’s very focus is on bringing a wealth of restaurants to the area, and that he’s even planning a kind of “Y Combinator for restaurants,” says one source. According to this...
Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals to Thrill Car Enthusiasts in Pleasanton with Over 3,000 Classic Vehicles
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is again set to be a paradise for petrolheads as the Goodguys 37th West Coast Nationals roars into Pleasanton. Slated for today until Sunday, August 25, this gearhead gala promises a display of over 3,000 pre-millennium hot rods, classic trucks, and muscle cars, according to Patch. It is not just a static showcase. The event also features the heart-pounding CPP AutoCross, where drivers will battle it out for the Wilwood Brakes West Coast Shootout title.
Oakland police looking for 12-year-old girl missing since July
(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is still looking for a 12-year-old who has been missing since July. Keren Escobar Corea was last seen in the 1700 block of 86th Avenue on July 5, 2024. She was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. OPD said Corea is 5 feet, 4 inches tall […]
SF senior dog rescue unable to operate new vet clinic amid PG&E power issues
A rescue organization for senior dogs is facing a major setback at their brand-new San Francisco location, which is triple the size of their last location.Muttville Senior Dog Rescue just moved into the new space near Florida Street and 20th Street toward the end of July.The only problem? The power.And some worry this means senior dogs across the state will be euthanized as a result."We did intake on the 28th of July and the 29th of July, our power went off and it's been off since," Sherri Franklin, the CEO and Founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue said.MORE: The lives...
Oakland's Jack London Square businesses fret over homeless shelter in historic district
Businesses in Oakland Jack London Square are speaking out about their crime concerns following word of a homeless shelter being planned in the historic district.Everett & Jones Barbecue has been operating out of Jack London Square for a quarter-century, but they have barely skated by after the pandemic and recent spike in crime. The restaurant and other business owners in the area are worried crime could get worse because of the shelter planned in the heart of the popular commercial districtOakland this year approved funding to convert the nearby Jack London Inn at the corner of Broadway and Embarcadero into...
Republicans rally by boat in Foster City Lagoon
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Eight deck boats and a crowd of about 50 Republicans rallied in San Mateo County on Thursday at the same hour Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Republican Party chapter organized a flotilla event and picnic...
4 NY Giants losers (and 2 winners) in preseason finale vs. Jets
Just like that, the preseason has come to a close for the NY Giants. Unfortunately for Brian Daboll, things didn't go the way he would have hoped, as there are some pretty big concerns on both sides of the ball leading up to Week 1 and following the loss to the Jets.
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