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Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years
Baba’s House, 13 Orphans announce final days, and 2 East Bay restaurants shut down after 20 years A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings
A duo of new Salvadoran options hit Richmond, plus new Swiss chocolate, Vietnamese and Afghan options among August openings Antojitos Caseros by El Cuscatlan, Laderach Switzerland, Broken Dreams, Angela's Eatery, and El Balompie are among the recent restaurant debuts around the…

California could soon end child marriage after years of debate
Before the new ban passed, California didn't even have a minimum age for marriage — unlike most other states.
Summary of Actions Taken by Dublin City Council on Tuesday, September 1
At its meeting held on Tuesday, August 18 the Dublin City Council took a number of actions.
Help Keep Dublin’s Creeks Clean on Creek Cleanup Day
The City of Dublin is partnering with Living Arroyos to host Creek Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This local cleanup coincides with California Coastal Cleanup Day, California’s largest annual volunteer event.
New law places limits on Alameda County supervisors’ discretionary grants
A new state law will increase transparency of Alameda County discretionary grants.
Opinion: Dolly Parton’s Gift to California’s Children: A Legacy Delivered One Book at a Time
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has delivered millions of books in California.
Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on…
Jackie Wright Champions Bay Area Stories, Filmmakers and Cultural Institutions
As an award-winning communications professional, Wright has worked with corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, artists, and community organizations. In 2026, she expanded that work by launching an introductory public relations class for small…
‘Passing a Law Isn’t The Finish Line’: California Assembly Evaluates Implementation, Results
A separate review found that the California Public Utilities Commission’s implementation of AB 2316 had not fulfilled the law’s intent or produced new community solar projects. In response, Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 1813, legislation to overhaul the…
OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump Hasn’t Already
The survey defined “comfortable” as spending 50% of income on necessities, 30% on “like-to-haves,” and putting 20% in savings. Are your percentages way out of whack? Like 100% on necessities? The post OPINION: Angie Nixon Will Turn You Into a Democratic Socialist If Donald Trump…