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Walnut Creek’s new Model Bakery brings Oprah’s favorite English muffins to the East Bay
After a three-year wait, the popular Wine Country bakery is set to open its Walnut Creek location in mid-October.
A board game for birders: How Wingspan used stunning bird illustrations to sell millions of copies
Featuring hundreds of majestic bird illustrations by Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez, Wingspan is the game that can make a birder out of anybody.
Rematch for San Jose’s District 10 City Council seat becomes more contentious
Two business backed candidates face off in the race for San Jose’s District 10 City Council seat in a rematch of sorts from 2023 when Arjun Batra was appointed over George Casey and four others.
Santa Clara: Meet the 10 candidates running for four spots on the city council
Three councilmembers are running for re-election and another is terming out, leaving an open seat.
New hope for the Shadelands, Walnut Creek’s dream to revamp business park into ‘live, work, play’ destination
The Shadelands’ Property and Business Improvement District aims to develop a “modern and dynamic” mixed-use business and lifestyle destination.
49ers’ Super Bowl compass: Who loses a third straight — Niners or Patriots?
Here is a weekly update on where the 49ers’ Super Bowl bid stands, after they’ve lost a second straight road game.
2023 winter storms force first drop in Santa Cruz County crop values in 4 years
Impacts from the high-intensity 2023 winter storms continue to be felt in Santa Cruz County, with the latest example coming from the agricultural sector.
Lender seizes East Bay apartment complex as real estate market falters
A big East Bay apartment complex has been seized by its lender in a deal that points to a weakening market for Bay Area residential properties.
Gov. Newsom signs law to teach Mendez v. Westminster in California schools
Mendez v. Westminster is viewed to have ultimately led to the repeal of discriminatory education laws in California and across the nation.
Paul: When medical research gets things wrong, doctors dig in
Establishment often discourages dissent, leaning toward usual practices, consensus and groupthink when setting rules.