News across Greater San Francisco
Cafe Buenos Aires brings empanadas and more to El Cerrito, a new Lao and Thai spot arrives in Albany, and more openings
Cafe Buenos Aires brings empanadas and more to El Cerrito, a new Lao and Thai spot arrives in Albany, and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chez Maeju opens on Claremont Avenue
At Chez Maeju, Soojin Kim lacquers grilled mackerel in a thick gochujang glaze. Every pore of that oily white fish flesh absorbs the red chili paste that, when heated, takes on the qualities of a delightfully gooey caramel. The skin, and maybe a couple of tiny white bones,…
Roots Pour it On in 3-0 Home Victory Over Phoenix Rising FC
In one of the most complete games of their 2026 campaign, the Oakland Roots dominated through all 90 minutes on Saturday night, September 26, at the Oakland Coliseum, defeating Phoenix Rising FC 3-0.

LifeLong Medical strike: East Bay workers rally in Richmond
LifeLong Medical strike: East Bay workers rally in Richmond Workers want higher wages and better working conditions while management says they’re limited by federal financial uncertainties.
Last year, business surged in the Tenderloin. How’s this year going?
Business in the Tenderloin is off to a slow start but if it's anything like last year, the peaks are yet to come. Last year, business surged in the Tenderloin. How’s this year going?
The Town is updating the Tree Ordinance
This past summer, the Tree Committee met with the Ross Valley Fire Department, the Town Arborist, and the Town’s legal team to craft a list of recommendations on what to update in the Tree Ordinance. This October 7th, those recommendations will be presented to the Council.…
Video: Large pickup blows stop sign, smashes 4 parked cars in the Sunset
On Tuesday afternoon, days after the crash, pieces of red glass from a rear light still scattered in the road. Video: Large pickup blows stop sign, smashes 4 parked cars in the Sunset
Missed the Candidate Forum? Watch the Recording
On Wednesday, September 23 the League of Women Voters‘ hosted a candidate forum for Fairfax Town Council Candidates. The recording is now available on the LWV YouTube channel. If you missed it, check it out to learn more about candidates on the November 3 ballot. For questions…
Closing the wisdom gap: Exploring AI psychotherapy, part 3
This is the third and final installment of a three-part series in which our writer delves into the depths of his psyche, guided by artificial intelligence. Read Part One, ‘AI: Final Weapon or Final Healer?’ and Part Two, ‘The Wound, Overthrown.’ I used to read into “the future.”…
Berkeley residents challenge scooter parking
Electric scooters: Once one notices them, they’re hard to miss. In many neighborhoods around Berkeley it’s common to encounter two, and sometimes even three, wheeled scooters directly in the middle of a sidewalk. A mild hindrance for some can be a harsh injury for others, leading…
Meet the District 6 candidates: How can S.F. hold homelessness nonprofits accountable?
S.F. wants to tie funding to results. But nonprofits don’t control every factor that determines whether people leave homelessness behind. Meet the District 6 candidates: How can S.F. hold homelessness nonprofits accountable?
Social Eyes: Week of Oct. 1-7
This week's calendar picks feature Fruit Bats, Dahveed Behroozi Trio, Snarky Puppy, Billy Strings, Lisa B, Jon Batiste, El Khat, Handsome Dick Manitoba, Tom Borrow, and Cavetown.