The Rockridge outpost of The Xocolate Bar closed after Valentine’s Day; the owner points to county‑required upgrades, record cocoa prices and tariffs.

Chandi Hospitality paid $1.8M for the former In‑N‑Out lot on the Hegenberger corridor, a potentially important sign for a stretch hit hard by crime and closures.

PSAI Realty Partners closed an oversubscribed $500M fund to buy Bay Area office and research properties, banking on rising demand from AI tenants. The raise follows recent local buys that underscore its strategy.

Two intruders entered a Piedmont home on Scenic Avenue early Tuesday; a woman was hospitalized after an assault and police are searching for two suspects.

A 41-year-old Pittsburg man was taken into custody after passing a note at the US Bank inside Raley’s; police say he assaulted officers and tried to grab an officer’s weapon.

East Oakland favorite Carnitas Carnitas Zamora is opening a 30-seat taqueria at 6633 Bancroft Ave in April, expanding its menu while keeping the Sunday truck ritual.

An interactive map shows where Flock Safety’s AI cameras sit along San Francisco commutes—and why privacy advocates and cities are pushing back.

Six tickets sold across California matched Fantasy 5 numbers last week, totaling nearly $750,000 in payouts and spreading winners from Stockton to Los Angeles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two people were wounded after shooters opened fire on a moving vehicle in East Oakland just before 1 a.m.; police say the car later crashed on Weld Street and investigators are seeking tips.