An ambitious regional triennial titled "Around Here" will link 80+ Bay Area arts organizations in March–June 2027. Expect a mobile hub, weekend 'Spotlight' programs and a new grant fund.

GA.RA, a garage‑born Vietnamese cafe from three siblings, is opening on Telegraph Avenue with family‑roasted beans, phin coffee and a menu of pandan waffles and nước mắm wings.

After more than seven years, Tiger’s Taproom in Jack London Square will close on March 1; the owner cited rising costs and changing consumer habits.

A 59-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle on Mission Boulevard in Hayward Tuesday night. Police say the driver remained at the scene and are investigating.

Steady rain and gusty winds hit Oakland Thursday; a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Friday morning and high surf is expected along the coast.

Haus of Chefs is set to reopen in March in Uptown Oakland with a rotating lineup of Bay Area guest chefs, including Tirzah Love. The pop-up model returns under owner James Woodard at 410 21st Street.

Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-owned SUV was taken from her City Hall office on Presidents Day and recovered hours later in Vallejo; police say a suspect is wanted.

Republicans are calling for a state audit after California spent roughly $455 million on a Next Generation 911 overhaul that stalled during testing and was paused. Lawmakers want a full accounting and new oversight.

Lafayette police detained two people after an attempted bank robbery Tuesday; authorities say the suspects may be linked to a separate Alamo robbery.

Oakland police say four men were arrested after an armed robbery on Park Boulevard was tracked onto the Bay Bridge and stopped in a coordinated high‑risk operation. Investigators are asking for tips and video.

Genova Delicatessen is closing its last Walnut Creek retail counter on Wednesday after 58 years. The ravioli factory will remain in operation and products will still be sold locally.

A traffic stop in Brentwood last Thursday led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Calexico man after the vehicle was flagged as tied to a Los Angeles armed robbery. He was booked into Martinez Detention Facility.

Funds managed by Oaktree refinanced IDENTITY Logan Park, securing capital for Article Student Living's 720‑bed complex near UC Berkeley.