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Alameda Co.: Sheriff's Office Asks Public's Help In Finding Missing Man

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help Saturday in finding a 67-year-old man missing for four days. Edward Williams was described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes. Article continues below this ad. Williams was last seen about 7...

Alameda County, CA · 1d

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Family of man killed in Lake Merritt hit-and-run didn’t learn of his death for 2 weeks

A hit-and-run that killed an Oakland man next to Lake Merritt led to further anguish, as his neurodivergent son and wife were left to fend for themselves for two weeks with a limited supply of food. That’s according to Karen McElroy, the niece of Eugene Lynch, the 81-year old Oakland...

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Bay Bridge eastbound lane closures could snarl traffic

On a clear evening the span looks almost calm, a long ribbon of steel carrying headlights from one shore to the other. Then a message board blinks, a lane drops away, and the rhythm breaks. Bay Bridge closures of this kind rarely last all day, yet they can still turn a familiar crossing into a slow crawl for anyone headed toward the East Bay after dark. Caltrans has scheduled overnight work on eastbound lanes so crews can paint the structure, a task that sounds ordinary until it meets the volume of a bridge that never really empties.

San Francisco, CA · 17h

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Los Vaqueros Reservoir Fish Report for 11-6-2026

The second private trout stock of the season arrived at Los Vaqueros Reservoir on 11/5. It’s time to dust off those rods, rig up, and get back out on the water!. Whether you’re chasing your next big catch, bringing the family out for a fishing day, or just ready to enjoy the best of fall fishing, now’s the time to make your way back to Los Vaqueros!

Brentwood, CA · 2d

oaklandside.org

Josh Rowan, who helped transform Oakland, is out as city transportation head

Just a day after Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference claiming a reelection mandate, it appears she’s already shaking up City Hall. City of Oakland staff were notified today of major changes in the city’s executive leadership as Josh Rowan, the transportation department director since spring of 2024, was replaced on an interim basis by Megan Wier, the department’s assistant director.

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The Berkeley Scanner

4-vehicle crash on Marin leaves 1 with minor injuries

A four-vehicle crash in the Berkeley Hills on Friday left one person with minor injuries and closed part of Marin Avenue, police said. The crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Marin Avenue, near Spruce Street. According to preliminary witness statements, a westbound driver on Marin Avenue swerved and struck a northbound vehicle on Spruce Street. The driver continued west on Marin, striking an eastbound vehicle head-on before hitting another eastbound vehicle, Berkeley police said. Authorities said a possible mechanical issue with the westbound vehicle may have contributed to the crash. The circumstances remain under investigation. Only one minor injury was reported. Marin Avenue was closed as authorities awaited tow trucks to remove the damaged vehicles. All drivers remained at the scene, police said. There was no indication that drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

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Report suggests Cal football under Tosh Lupoi ‘is mired in chaos’

By Jake Curtis, California Golden Bears on SI: A report from The Athletic this week titled “Inside Cal’s messy first year under Tosh Lupoi: How a season that began with hope spiraled” indicates that the Cal football program under first-year coach Tosh Lupoi “has been mired in chaos” and that “there is a rift is a rift between Lupoi and [GM Ron] Rivera.”

Berkeley, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

Alameda Police Share Post About November 4 Incident

The Alameda Police Department posted about an incident in Alameda on Wednesday, November 4. According to the Alameda Police Department, security personnel at the shopping center reported seeing an individual who appeared to be carrying a firearm inside a store. The person reportedly made a concerning gesture toward security staff before concealing the object and leaving the property. Police say the individual did not point the object at anyone.

Alameda, CA · 2d

oaklandside.org

Incumbent Mike Hutchinson concedes in D4 Oakland school board race

In the first voting results update since Election Night, candidates challenging three incumbents on the Oakland Unified School District board maintained their leads over the sitting school board directors, in what appears to be a broad rebuke of the status quo in OUSD. If Friday evening’s results hold, the board...

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Berkeley Man, 39, Charged After Allegedly Threatening Girl, 13, He Met on TikTok

A 39-year-old man is facing five felony charges after Berkeley police say he demanded explicit photos and videos from a 13-year-old girl he met on TikTok, then threatened to expose images she had sent him unless she kept complying with his demands. Raymond Pearce was arrested at Telegraph and Durant avenues in Southside Berkeley, and court records list him as homeless.

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The US Sun

TJ Maxx rival with ‘gourmet foods’ sets November opening for 17,310-square-foot store with $100 ‘Golden Santa’ perk

SHOPPERS in California are in for a festive treat as homeware and foodie favorite World Market prepares to open its huge new store. The TJ Maxx rival is creating a 17,310-square-foot store that’s set to welcome customers on November 20 at Hacienda Crossings in Dublin, CA. Dublin, California is...

Dublin, CA · 1d

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Contra Costa County Scholars Bring Holiday Magic to the Stage in The Urban Nutcracker

PITTSBURG, Calif. — A holiday classic gets a vibrant new twist as Aspire Youth Engagement Programs presents The Urban Nutcracker: A Modern Holiday Classic, December 11–12, 2026, at the California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg. Featuring a 125-member cast of Contra Costa County scholars in kindergarten through 12th grade,...

Contra Costa County, CA · 16h

The Coconut Mama

Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 2d

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The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Arrives in Livermore

On Oct. 10th, The Great Elephant Migration exhibit traveled from Southern India to Livermore, California for display. This captivating exhibit showcases the elephants’ incredible journey across India’s diverse landscapes. This exhibit highlights the challenges elephants face from habitat loss and human interference. The exhibit is running until Dec. 6, 2026.

Livermore, CA · 10h

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New Rockridge omakase restaurant, options for tacos, Asian comfort food and healthy lunches land in Oakland in October

Editor’s note: Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closings. The openings and closings for each month are then compiled into a round-up. Have a tip for Nosh? Submit it here. Subscribing to the Nosh newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on all of the openings and closings, breaking news, deeper developments, and events in the East Bay food scene.

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Wood Tavern bids farewell after 20 years with a celebratory Pinot Paulée

After two unforgettable decades of serving the Rockridge community, the beloved neighborhood institution Wood Tavern is closing its doors. To honor 20 years of incredible memories, fine dining, and community connection, the restaurant is hosting a spectacular farewell event: “A Pinot Paulée — Celebrating 20 Years of Wood Tavern” with all proceeds benefiting the East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC). The event will be held on Nov. 20, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at Park Station in Alameda.

Alameda, CA · 2d

The Berkeley Scanner

Fatal hit-and-run: Witness, QR code helped police find driver

New court records reveal how a witness and a QR code helped police track down a suspected drunken driver after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Berkeley this week. The Alameda County district attorney's office has charged Nickolaus Messina with two felonies in connection with the Nov. 3 crash at Ashby Avenue and Regent Street that killed Dawn Marie Matthews , 64, of Hercules. Messina, a 66-year-old Oakland resident, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and felony hit-and-run resulting in death, according to court records filed Thursday. Berkeley police say a witness encountered Messina driving a gray Kia Soul near Russell Street and Pine Avenue just before the fatal crash. Messina said he had been drinking and was slurring his speech, the witness told police. As Messina left, the witness photographed the Kia, remembered part of its license plate and called BPD to report a suspected drunken driver, police wrote. Investigators also recovered debris from the crash scene that helped identify the involved vehicle, authorities said. One piece of the debris contained a QR code linked to a 2023-25 Kia Soul, police wrote. Using witness statements, evidence from the scene and Flock license plate reader cameras , police identified the

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A Big Disney Musical Is Coming to the Tri-Valley, With a Special Sing-Along Performance

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA – One of Disney’s biggest musicals is coming to the Tri-Valley, and for one special performance, the audience is invited to be part of the show. Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical opens Friday, November 6, at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore, with seven performances scheduled through November 15.

Livermore, CA · 2d

ABC7 News Bay Area

Corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao centers on collapse of Evolutionary Homes

The collapse of Evolutionary Homes took center stage Thursday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other defendants, as business partner Mario Juarez delivered emotional testimony about the company's downfall and an alleged violent attack that led him to go to police.

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