Walnut Creek Snags Health-Obsessed Kitava as Chain Plots Fifth Bay Area Spot
Kitava is opening a Walnut Creek outpost at the former Little Pear site, with co‑founder Bryan Tublin aiming for a late spring 2026 debut. The chain will bring gluten‑free, plant‑forward bowls and salads to downtown.
Redwood City Block Rocked as Multi-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Hopkins Avenue Apartments
A multi-alarm blaze broke out Thursday at 1266 Hopkins Avenue in Redwood City; crews knocked it down and investigators were on scene. More details are pending.
State Clears SFPD Cops In I‑280 Double Killing As Community Cries Foul
The California DOJ found insufficient evidence to criminally charge SFPD officers in the May 19, 2022 Mariposa/Owens shooting that killed two men, while urging one narrow policy change.
Oakland Felon Nabbed In Undercover Pimp Pitch While Walking Free On Gun Rap
A Bay Area man out on a federal gun case was arrested in Oakland after prosecutors say he offered to be an undercover officer's pimp; court filings show prosecutors moved to remand him ahead of sentencing.
Yosemite West Eruption: 110-Home Hillside Plan Has Neighbors on Edge
An SB 330 application would put 110 modular homes on about 31 acres bordering Yosemite, prompting safety, cultural and environmental alarm from neighbors and tribal leaders. County documents and state rules mean the proposal will move forward through a contested review process.












