Laila Weir

The West Contra Costa Unified School District renamed an El Sobrante middle school in honor of Richmond's most famous park ranger, civil rights activist Betty Reid Soskin, on her 100th birthday Wednesday.

If you're over virtual happy hours and long walks on your own but avoiding indoor entertainment, check out Hoodline's list of less-common outdoor activities to try around the Bay Area.

Mama restaurant in Oakland has reopened with an affordable fixed-price menu, plus some modifications that may map the way for dining out in the time of COVID.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire is back this year, albeit with COVID-19 warnings, after being canceled "due to plague" in 2021.

The Bizerkeley Food Fest has sold out, organizers said, but foodies without tickets can still take advantage of some of the festival's fare.

Tony's Bistro, a new pickup-only restaurant in Oakland, is serving French-inspired cuisine under new county rules legalizing "microenterprise home kitchen operations."

Some residents of the East Bay hills are getting so fed up with increasingly bold coyotes going after pets that one bereaved cat owner briefly offered a $250 bounty for dead coyotes before withdrawing it when California's Department of Fish and Wildlife warned him it was illegal.

Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring a lesser-known corner of the region: Solano County.

A new study indicates that exposure to smoke can make COVID-19 worse. As the smoke season arrives and local kids head back to school en masse, what does this mean for the Bay Area?

From a literary estate to a seal colony, and from the canopy of the redwoods to (of course) wine tasting, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is enjoying the pleasures of Sonoma County this week.

Hamilton is coming to San Jose in October, and tickets are already selling fast. The mega-hit musical is playing Oct. 12-31 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

Out on the far side of Richmond, behind the hills, a new eatery serves up barbecue and live music on the waterfront of a hidden harbor.

The Bay Area is home to a wealth of minor-league and independent sports teams that offer the experience of a day out at the ballpark on a more laid-back scale. 

The Pacific East Mall in Richmond is working to turn more than a half-dozen empty storefronts into the area's "first indoor Asian night market" with a renovation and the arrival of new Pan-Asian eateries.

Local environmental advocacy organizations have raised concerns about a development of a 350-unit apartment complex and 500-car parking garage on a tidal lagoon in Redwood City.

From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.

Catch a wave, roam an ancient redwood grove, taste local wines and ride the rollercoasters. Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series explores Santa Cruz County.

From wild beaches and ancient redwoods to bay swimming and local history, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series shares not-to-be-missed Marin County adventures. 

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is returning Aug. 13-15, and it's featuring some big acts, including Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist Common.

Maison Danel, a new French bakery and tea salon from the owners of the long-running Baker Street Bistro, serves up classical continental delicacies in an elegant Belle Epoque-esque setting on Polk Street.

The South Bay Area is home to no shortage of world cuisine and specialty drinks, with boba tea arguably among its strong points. Hoodline visits two of the area's newest boba spots that fans of these beloved drinks will want to check out this summer.

Last month, the city of San Jose became a pioneer of gun reform. Now San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo is taking his push for tougher gun laws to the White House, at a meeting with President Joe Biden and city officials from around the country.

Santa Clara County and Alameda County both overcounted deaths from COVID-19 by more than 20 percent, counting people who died from anything (say, a car crash) while they happened to have the virus.

Celebrate Liberty, Equality and Fraternity while indulging in some French food, music and drinks at these Bastille Day celebrations around the Bay Area.

Residents of San Jose's Villages retirement community say that coyotes have been attacking and killing their dogs and cats.