A family‑run barbecue group tied to the Ingrams is set to take over the downtown Lafayette storefront at 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Owners have not announced an opening date.

Workers say Oracle sent terse, early‑morning layoff emails to thousands as the company pours money into AI data centers; market and legal fallout are unfolding.

Bay Area chefs and bars scored eight finalist nods in the James Beard Awards, from Quince to Sun Moon Studio and Smuggler’s Cove.

Federal prosecutors say two men fired weapons outside Bottles & Liquor Market across from MLK Jr. Elementary; a federal complaint was filed March 24.

Contra Costa County Fire crews battled a two-alarm blaze in Pleasant Hill on March 30. Officials reported no injuries and investigators are on scene.

San Joaquin County investigators are probing Carson Pass RV in Lockeford after reports that several trailers changed hands without owners' knowledge. The sheriff's office posted contact details for detectives and retrieval instructions.

Light showers will pass through San Jose through Thursday with cooler temperatures. Sunshine and warmer weather return Friday into the weekend.

AC Transit approved a contingency framework that could cut double‑digit service across the East Bay and put hundreds of jobs at risk.

A woman jogging near Mayfield Avenue on Stanford's campus was grabbed and sexually assaulted on March 29. Campus police say the suspect was armed and are seeking tips.

A Modesto motorcyclist died and a passenger was hospitalized after their bike hit a livestock trailer on Escalon-Bellota Road, the CHP says.

A nonprofit affiliate bought the 1523 Harrison site in downtown Oakland, moving an 11‑story affordable housing project closer to construction. State staff reports and bond filings show an $86.1M budget and tax‑exempt financing in place.

A $10 million SuperLotto Plus ticket was sold at a Fremont 7‑Eleven; another Bay Area ticket paid $180,558 in Walnut Creek. Winners have 180 days to claim.

Two men were hospitalized after a shooting near Lone Tree Way in Antioch; one is critical and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.