Yosemite Getaway Turns Ugly As Sheriff Urges Rental Guests To Call In
Madera County detectives say an Oakhurst host secretly filmed guests at a Yosemite‑area vacation rental; investigators found thousands of illicit files and are asking past guests to come forward.
Scam Sharks Circle Livermore Seniors as Cops Track Costly Phone Cons
Livermore police say scammers posing as banks or officers have targeted seniors, with reported losses up to $25,000. Officers are hosting a free Scam Awareness talk on April 15.
Lafayette’s Rancho Cantina Saddles Up for Downtown Danville Takeover
Rancho Cantina is expanding beyond Lafayette, taking the Cocina Hermanas space at 501 Hartz Ave in Danville with a targeted summer 2026 opening. The Danville spot will bring the Lafayette wood‑fired menu and a larger bar to Hartz Avenue.
Michelin Vet Turns Grandma's Recipes Into After-Hours Moroccan Hot Spot In Healdsburg
Chef Jason Pringle has opened Juju's, a Moroccan‑inspired pop‑up in the Acorn Café space on Healdsburg Square, serving tagines, mezze and small plates Thursday–Sunday.
Florida Cosmetologist Nailed in Burlingame Hotel Death of Kardashian Lookalike
A jury convicted Vivian Gomez of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license in the 2023 Burlingame death of Christina Gourkani. Sentencing is set for May 5, 2026.
SF's OpenAI Power Players Pledge $1 Billion To Clean Up AI's Mess
OpenAI’s nonprofit says it will grant $1 billion next year for health research and programs to blunt AI’s social impacts. The pledge ramps up a broader $25 billion plan and draws scrutiny over governance.
Tiburon Bookkeeper Accused of Milking SF Family Business for More Than $1 Million
A Tiburon bookkeeper has been charged with allegedly siphoning more than $1 million from a San Francisco family business; a preliminary hearing is set for March 30.
BART Calls Milpitas ‘New’ On X, Transit Diehards Aren’t Having It
BART's X reply called Milpitas "a new station," but the stop opened June 13, 2020 as part of the Berryessa extension. Riders and local outlets quickly corrected the record.
Free Burritos And A Final Goodbye As Livermore’s Jake’s Cafe Shutters After 12 Years
Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.












