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Real Estate & Development in ...
Zillow shows Emeryville’s typical home value has slid to roughly $445K in a year, with condos bearing the brunt as rising HOA fees and new apartments bite. The city’s condo-heavy stock amplifies the decline.
A Tidewater affiliate has proposed replacing Ramekins with townhouses and moving the 1864 General’s Daughter, setting up a clash between housing goals and preservation in Sonoma.
Parks & Nature in ...
State agencies restricted anchovy and sardine harvests in Monterey Bay after tests found elevated domoic acid. Bait use is allowed but consumers are advised not to eat fish from the affected waters.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 40-year-old Walnut Creek man was found unresponsive at the Martinez Detention Facility after being booked on narcotics charges; county investigators have opened a probe.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny Sunday with highs near 80°F and breezy afternoons. Pacific-facing beaches remain under a Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday, July 1.
A Napa judge denied release for a woman accused in a March 2025 crash that killed her two children, after prosecutors cited video and autopsy evidence.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Overnight single‑tracking between Downtown Berkeley and MacArthur will slow Orange Line trains and lengthen transfers. Expect 30‑minute headways and 20–30 minute delays.
A video shows someone smashing windows at Vallejo’s Townhouse Cocktail Lounge; owners launched a GoFundMe as police investigate. Patrons are offering support.
A Beach Hazards Statement runs through July 1 as gusty onshore winds and long‑period swell produce dangerous sneaker waves and rough seas. Avoid jetties and keep back from the waterline.
A judge in Oakland heard arguments about whether a key witness may testify in the manslaughter case against a daycare owner, keeping the case in the pretrial spotlight.
Prosecutors say a woman set a car and a tree on fire on International Boulevard in East Oakland and then assaulted first responders, injuring an officer.
Politics & Govt in ...
Vice President J.D. Vance pulled in $4.2 million at a private Palo Alto dinner hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, bringing Valley money into the RNC fold. The event drew top tech executives and raises fresh questions about donor influence.
A San Joaquin County grand jury’s latest report puts the Stockton City Council under renewed scrutiny as city leaders promise reviews and push back on parts of the findings.
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