East Bay

East Bay voters are facing a special election to determine who will fill out the remaining time of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional term. The race is heating up and involves candidates Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez.

Little Hill Lounge, an iconic, decades-old East Bay music venue in El Cerrito, is up for sale. The owners cited debt and rising costs as reasons for listing, prompting concerns among musicians and longtime patrons about its future.

A new cafe specializing in coffee and matcha, Lalala Cafe, has opened in Newark, a quiet East Bay suburb. It is the sister cafe of ChaChaCha in Fremont and marks the second phase of its soft opening.

An East Bay nonprofit's only truck was stolen ahead of a food drive, impacting its ability to deliver donated items to low-income residents. The Monument Crisis Center, which provides food and resources, relies on the 2004 Ford F-350 for operations.

Grand Lake Kitchen Noe Valley, an East Bay gem, is opening in the city as a new addition to Noe Valley. The article highlights the neighborhood's need for new developments.

A 74-year-old East Bay woman was arrested after allegedly using bear spray during an argument in a Trader Joe's parking lot. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

An indoor pet cat in the East Bay tested positive for rabies and was euthanized, according to the Alameda County Public Health Department and Vector Control. The cat lived in a Pleasanton household and had regular access to a balcony despite being labeled 'indoor-only'.

A jackknifed big rig with a ripped-off axle is blocking lanes on the connector between Highway 238 and I-880 near San Leandro after the driver fell asleep and crashed into a sand barrel. The incident caused a traffic backup stretching over two miles, but no injuries were reported.

Firefighters are making progress containing a wildfire near Pleasanton in the East Bay. Evacuation orders have been reduced to advisories as containment efforts continue. CAL FIRE is involved in the ongoing firefighting work.

Medi-Cal expansion reduced California's uninsured rate by half, but federal cuts under the Trump administration will eliminate key services, increasing the number of uninsured. East Bay immigrants are particularly affected by these changes.

The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory for parts of the East Bay due to smoke from the 'Little Fire' wildfire in Sunol, which has burned 950 acres and is 10% contained. The blaze, located south of Pleasanton, broke out just before 3:40 p.m.

Migrant advocates and community members gathered in the East Bay to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling for its abolishment and changes to federal immigration enforcement. The rally was prompted by recent fatal shootings involving ICE officers in Houston and Maine.

Ace Seafood in Temescal has closed, joining a list of recent restaurant closures in the East Bay, including locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond.

Raising Cane’s, a popular fried chicken chain, is opening its first location in Walnut Creek, a ritzy East Bay suburb. This follows the recent controversial opening of a Chick-fil-A in the area, which residents opposed due to traffic concerns. The new restaurant is expected to contribute to increased traffic in the already busy area.

Two Oakland burger spots closed in June. Additionally, Milyar, Kuboba Spot, 84 Viet, and Koja Kitchen were among the recent East Bay restaurant closures.

Crews have begun shortening the Lafayette Reservoir tower by 40 feet as part of a seismic retrofit project to enhance its earthquake resilience. The work is underway in Lafayette, Calif., and aims to strengthen the structure.

The article, contributed by Illuminate Inc., discusses the benefits of laser eye surgery for East Bay residents, highlighting the potential for improved vision without glasses or contacts. It poses the question of whether the procedure is worth considering for those seeking permanent vision correction.

Hanna's Chocolates, an East Bay shop known for selling Dubai chocolate, is closing permanently on July 11. The business announced the decision on social media, citing challenges faced by small businesses.

New bahn mi, sub, burger, and tea room restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, including locations in Berkeley, Oakland, and Richmond. The article highlights a surge in sandwich-focused eateries and related food options in the region.

Gwyneth Paltrow's goop kitchen has opened in the East Bay, and takeout dishes including gluten-free pizza and grain-free wontons were sampled.

T&T Supermarket is opening in the declining NewPark Mall in Newark, which has lost most of its tenants and now has only 32 establishments. The mall, once home to 140 tenants across 700,000 square feet, reflects the broader struggles of shopping centers nationwide.

A cold case inspector believes the killer who stabbed gay men near Ocean Beach in the 1970s may still be alive. A $250,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to the identification of the suspect, referred to as 'The Doodler.'

A special election is being held to determine who will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term in Congressional District 14 after he resigned due to sexual assault allegations. The election is taking place in the East Bay area.

Oakland closures in May include Clove & Hoof, Oken, and Gold Palm. Several prominent restaurants and a plant-based meal service in the East Bay have recently shut down.

Thursday is the Bay Area's hottest day of the year so far, with inland temperatures reaching triple digits, bayshore areas in the 80s to 90s, and coastal spots in the 70s. A heat advisory is in effect for the East Bay, South Bay, North Bay, and other regions.

A Red Flag Warning in the East Bay hills is increasing wildfire danger concerns in the Oakland Hills. Residents are preparing for potentially hazardous fire weather conditions.

The Bay Area is experiencing a heat surge with temperatures in the 80s and 90s inland, leading to increased fire risk due to dry humidity and strong offshore winds, particularly in the upper elevations of the North Bay and East Bay. Thursday is expected to be even more severe.

The FBI raided three locations in the East Bay, including the Contra Costa County Assessor's office in Martinez, as part of an ongoing investigation. Federal search warrants were served at these sites, according to an FBI spokesperson.

A preliminary magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred near Alamo in the East Bay on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The event was reported as a minor seismic activity without further details on impacts.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of Alamo in the East Bay just before 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, with shaking felt in Oakland and Martinez. A Walnut Creek resident reported hearing a loud pop followed by violent house shaking.

East Bay residents discovered their properties were falsely listed for rent on TikTok by fraudsters. Authorities are investigating the scam, which may be operated outside the US.

The California Highway Patrol activated an Ebony Alert for missing 15-year-old Semajanea Castle, last seen in the East Bay on May 31. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

A man was shot during a road rage incident on eastbound Interstate 80 in Richmond, East Bay, on Monday at 7:33 p.m. He is currently recovering, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr., a former East Bay financial advisor, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to operating a $9.5 million Ponzi scheme that spanned decades. The guilty plea marks the conclusion of a major financial fraud case prosecuted in federal court in Oakland.