SoDo Donuts launches a weekend residency at Hammerling Wines in West Berkeley, serving seasonal sourdough donuts and coffee. The pop-up becomes a regular weekend café this Saturday.

Utilities commissioners recommended an 8% water-rate rise that would add roughly $10 to a typical monthly bill as wholesale Hetch Hetchy costs climb.

A two-alarm fire early Thursday damaged a Berkeley Hills home and spread to a nearby building; utility crews responded and no injuries were reported.

A man who grabbed a student at Sequoia High was sentenced to 2½ years but released after credit for time served.

The parents of SFPD recruit Jon‑Marques Psalms sued the city alleging negligence, withheld video and a cover‑up after he collapsed during an academy drill and died days later.

A 10‑day World Cup–themed Alameda Restaurant Week runs March 20–29 with prix‑fixe menus, brackets and over $1,000 in prizes. Sample specials from Hang Ten Boiler, Burma Superstar and more.

Ethos Real Estate purchased The Crossings in Sunnyvale for about $67.7M — roughly $457K per unit — a small premium over 2018 and a sign of stabilizing South Bay pricing. The buyer plans deed‑restricted affordability at the site.

BART is piloting an all‑agency unlimited pass while saying monthly passes remain unavailable because fares fund operations.

The Press Democrat reports Barry Bonds will join Netflix’s Opening Night desk when the Giants host the Yankees next Wednesday at Oracle Park.

The Giants rolled out a broad Oracle Park refresh on Thursday — a reworked Willie Mays Plaza, new food concepts and festive alternate uniforms are headed to the waterfront this season.

Assemblymember Mia Bonta has introduced AB 2600, a bill to fund attorneys for immigrants in removal proceedings with a priority for people held in detention.

A coalition filed a ballot initiative to raise Alameda County's minimum wage to $30 an hour, with phased deadlines for large and small employers.

Consumer Reports finds big price gaps across California grocery chains as tariffs and fuel costs add fresh pressure. Where you shop now matters more than ever.