food San Jose restaurant brings soul food and Black-owned pride to SoFA District By Lorraine Gabbert | San Jose Spotlight | May 17, 2025 It’s the fourth Black-owned small business on that block of South First Street, joining Nirvana Soul, Ashy Aromas and Sainte Claire Market.
children Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.
Environment EBMUD board eyes drinking water, wastewater rate hikes as part of budget proposal By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 EBMUD provides drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and CoCo counties and wastewater services to 740,000 customers.
Bay Area As Newsom pressures cities to clear homeless camps, they say Caltrans is moving too slow By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 15, 2025 And for the most part, city workers are barred from going onto Caltrans property to do the job themselves.
animals From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 15, 2025 Spider monkeys are currently one of the most trafficked animals across the U.S. border.
Bay Area Newsom picks more housing over CEQA in backing two bills meant to speed construction By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 14, 2025 This isn’t the first time the governor has weighed in on the landmark environmental law.
pensions Lurie executive order targets police staffing levels, reliance on ‘unsustainable’ overtime By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 14, 2025 Just last week, the Board of Supervisors approved $91 million to cover overtime costs for both the police and sheriff’s departments.
Bay Area Newsom wants local governments to force homeless people to move camp every 3 days By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 13, 2025 The governor's announcement came with an update on funding that is supposed to help the sickest people on California’s streets.
events 2025 Artichoke Festival canceled without plans to return amid financial strain By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 13, 2025 The iconic festival was launched in 1959 by Swiss Italian farmers who had made the crop ubiquitous in Monterey County.
Sports Major League Soccer-affiliated Golden City Football Club to play in Kezar Stadium By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 12, 2025 The announcement is more than just a new team — it represents a new era for San Francisco sports.