Oakland art gallery devotes exhibit to weird, imaginary CD covers
If you’re an ’80s kid chances are you have certain CD covers burned into memory, similar to a…
Bay Area Asian mall adds boba tea chain, gluten-free crepes, craft ramen
The busy Pacific Pearl Shopping Center in Pleasanton has announced four new additions to its popular Asian strip…
A Bay Area guide to get the most from Pokemon Go Fest 2026: Global – The Mercury News
“Pokemon Go” turned 10 earlier this month, but the big celebration begins this weekend with global Go Fest.…
California psychiatric hospitals close beds under new nursing staffing rules
Hospital executives in California say new staffing standards intended to make psychiatric hospitals safer for patients are having…
Oakland’s Jack London Square in state of flux
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland’s Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening —…
Plank in Oakland’s Jack London Square to close
OAKLAND, Calif. – Another Oakland restaurant is closing its doors in Jack London Square. Plank announced it will…
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
article Bette Vargas, 71, of Oakland is a fitness champion. She’s competing in the Ms. Health and Fitness…
Oakland’s Jack London Square poised for change with new law
OAKLAND, Calif. – A new state law set to take effect in the new year is expected to…
California launches $24 naloxone accessible to state residents online – The Mercury News
Californians now have affordable access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse overdoses, through a state program aimed…