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Pleasanton Weekly

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World Market opens next week at Hacienda Crossings

World Market, the nationwide retailer known for its furniture, home decor and international food offerings is set to open next week at the Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center, marking the store’s return to the Tri-Valley years after it closed its Pleasanton outpost. The store’s soft opening is set for Monday...

Pleasanton, CA · 21h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Oakland voters ousted 2 school board incumbents. It could reshape the balance of power

While school board incumbents often have an easy path to reelection, recent chaos and dysfunction in Oakland spurred a grassroots effort to identify challengers and get them elected.

Oakland, CA · 17h

San Francisco Chronicle

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California wants vineyards use less water. Growers say dry farming makes the wines better anyway

California funded a program to get vineyards on board with the eco-friendly practice of dry farming. Winegrowers say it makes better-tasting wines anyway.

California · 21h

The Voice of San Francisco

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The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial

“I believe he did come, yeah.” — Mario Juarez when confronted on the witness stand about Attorney General Rob Bonta visiting the Evolutionary Homes showroom, Nov. 9, 2026 On July 4, 2024, The Voice of San Francisco published an article titled “The Bonta money trail,” which detailed the decade-long, financially advantageous relationship between Attorney General […] The post The Network: A four-part series about the people, the money, and the businesses behind the Sheng Thao federal corruption trial appeared first on The Voice of San Francisco .

California · 1d

SFist

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Oakland Roots to Play Home Games In Alameda as Club Seeks $15M to Stabilize Finances

The Oakland Roots are preparing to move their home games to Alameda for the 2027 season, with plans to turn their existing training facility into a temporary stadium while the club pursues a permanent stadium in Oakland. The Alameda Planning Board approved plans Monday evening to install temporary stadium stands,...

Oakland, CA · 1d

whatnow.com

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Dunkin’ To Open New Location In Pleasant Hill

Dunkin’ is preparing to open a new restaurant in Pleasant Hill at 1900 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill,, according to a report by Diablo Dish. The restaurant is expected to open in December 2026, according to franchise owner Matt Cobo, who confirmed the plans to Bay Area Telegraph. The...

Pleasant Hill, CA · 18h

Pleasanton Weekly

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Pleasanton to replace 22,000 water meters at homes, businesses

Contractors with the city of Pleasanton will be replacing more than 22,000 water meters at homes and businesses starting this month as part of the city’s Water Meter Replacement Project. The project aims to improve aging infrastructure to ensure water customers are not paying more than they should be...

Pleasanton, CA · 1d

whatnow.com

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American Eagle Outfitters To Open At Broadway Plaza

American Eagle Outfitters is preparing to open a new store at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, according to the shopping center’s online directory. The retailer currently appears under the coming-soon category on the mall’s website. An opening date and additional details about the upcoming storefront have not yet been announced.

Walnut Creek, CA · 17h

KTVU FOX 2

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Salt & Straw ice cream chain with viral following opens in this Bay Area city, drawing crowds

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular artisanal ice cream chain known for its unconventional, creative flavors is expanding in the Bay Area. On Wednesday, viral sensation Salt & Straw launched a soft opening at its new location in Oakland. Long line out the door. On a warmer than usual November evening,...

Oakland, CA · 1d

KQED

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New Details Emerge for Live Music at the Former New Parish in Oakland

R&B, funk and hip-hop shows will be part of a ‘high-end experience’ at the Oakland Theater Project’s new space. Ray Archie knows the room is special. He recalls nights spent at the New Parish as it teemed with the sounds of jazz, soul and funk groups. He talks about the Oakland nightclub’s predecessor, Sweet Jimmie’s, with a historian’s perspective.

Oakland, CA · 2d

livermorevine.com

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Sandbag stations open 24/7 in Livermore for storm prep

Livermore has added three new sandbag stations this year to help residents prepare for the rainy season. There are now a total of seven self-service locations across the city, all of which are open 24/7. New locations this year include the Water Reclamation Plant at 101 W. Jack London Blvd. and the Zone 7 Water Agency buildings on College Avenue at Parkway Park and Hartford Avenue at Bluebell Drive.

Livermore, CA · 19h

hoodline.com

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Antioch Oversight Chair Quits Hours Before Council Could Remove Her Over Absences

Porshe Taylor resigned from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on November 10, submitting her letter to the City Council hours before it was scheduled to consider removing her over missed meetings. Taylor had chaired the commission throughout her three terms. Her resignation meant the council did not vote on the proposed removal.

Antioch, CA · 2d

bayareatelegraph.com

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REVIEW: Bar Sorso, Orinda’s Super Trendy New Bar and Restaurant in Theatre Square

ORINDA, CALIFORNIA – Imagine this cinematic scene: You’re sitting in a moody bar, with Picasso-inspired original art on the wall, a trendy soundtrack, and the energy of a murmuring crowd. A waiter comes to your table and places down a transparent glass box filled with smoke. You open...

Orinda, CA · 22h

berkeleyside.org

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Berkeley Half Marathon will bring road closures Sunday

The annual Berkeley Half Marathon is back Sunday, and the city has announced road closures for race day. There will be parking restrictions along the main 13.1-mile race course and shorter 5- and 10-kilometer courses, according to an announcement posted Tuesday. The city will shut down several blocks around the...

Berkeley, CA · 1d

kpfa.org

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Oakland Woman Sounds Alarm Over Alleged Deed Theft, Probate Court Abuses, and the Loss of Black Generational Wealth

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Oakland resident Zakiya Jendy, who is fighting to reclaim a home she says was wrongfully taken through Alameda County’s probate court system. The conversation exposed troubling allegations of judicial misconduct, excessive legal fees, and a system Jendy believes is stripping Black and Brown families of their generational wealth.

Oakland, CA · 2d

Wealth of Geeks

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An Oakland Taco Shop Says It Lost $31,000 to Fraud. An Employee’s Fundraiser Raised Over $25,000 in Less Than a Day

Oakland’s Tacos Oscar says $31,000 disappeared from its business bank account on June 15, according to a fundraising appeal. Insurance reimbursed $10,000, leaving the restaurant ... Read More

Oakland, CA · 3h

NBC Bay Area

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Sheng Thao corruption trial: Defense continues to question witness' credibility

The federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao resumed Thursday with defense attorneys trying to erase the credibility of the government's star witness. Questioning on businessman Mario Juarez focused on an alleged assault, a gun and arguments over what Thao did or did not know about a conspiracy. They key witness has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and is testifying in hopes of a lighter sentence.

Oakland, CA · 1d

oaklandside.org

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A movement of traditional healers rises in Oakland

If you have a toothache, you go to the dentist. If you have a broken bone, you go to the doctor. But how do you tend to your emotional wounds such as grief, past trauma and burnout? And how do you attend to collective harm, the result of waves of addiction, gun violence and sexual violence that have moved through Oakland?

Oakland, CA · 1d

oaklandside.org

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Oakland Chamber of Commerce faces $42,000 ethics fine for improper campaign spending

Oakland’s biggest business lobbying group is facing a big fine due to its activities during the 2018 election. The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce funneled money from over a dozen big companies and wealthy individuals into an independent expenditure committee called “Oaklanders for Responsible Leadership,” which was used to campaign against then-Councilmember Desley Brooks during the 2018 election, according to investigators with the Public Ethics Commission.

Oakland, CA · 23h

sfbayview.com

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Locked out, still fighting: Zakiya Jendayi challenges the loss of an Oakland home

After an inheritance ruling and an October lockout, the former student of Dr. Laura Dean Head seeks an independent investigation and a halt to any sale. Court records show a sharply contested account of influence and intent. Zakiya Jendayi says she has removed most of her belongings from the home...

Oakland, CA · 1d