Oakland’s cult-favorite Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts quietly soft-opened a second shop in San Ramon, bringing its pies, cheesecakes and oversized cinnamon rolls east. Locals spotted the new counter during a July soft opening.

A Walnut Creek parent says her 4‑year‑old walked away from a day camp at COPA and was found a few blocks away. Advocates say California’s lack of day‑camp licensing leaves families with little recourse.

Teamsters Local 856 says more than 2,000 Contra Costa County workers authorized a strike by over 90% as contract talks continue. Negotiations resume this week.