New East Bay restaurant bringing music, global flavors

A brand-new restaurant is turning up the volume in Walnut Creek’s dining scene. Opening Thursday, Stereo41 offers a high-end fusion of Middle Eastern and Japanese flavors, complete with a hi-fi listening lounge and live DJs.

Coffee is safe for people with A-Fib, UCSF study finds

New research suggests that coffee may be safe for people with irregular heartbeats. Researchers at UCSF tracked 200 adults in the U.S., Canada, and Australia with a history of atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) over four years. Half of the participants cut out caffeine entirely, while the other half drank at least one cup of coffee a day. Those who drank coffee were less likely to experience another irregular heartbeat episode compared to the no-coffee group. A-Fib is estimated to affect about one in three adults nationwide.

Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.

SF Pride's executive director makes Out100 list

The Executive Director of San Francisco Pride was featured in a new short documentary that premiered over the weekend. Suzanne Ford, the first transgender woman to hold the position as Pride's executive director, is also receiving national acclaim and is being honored by Out Magazine's Out 100 list.

Redwood City Police shot and killed a man in a residential neighborhood

Redwood City Police shot and killed a man in residential neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon. They've identified the man as 48-year-old Jose Reynaldo Lombera of Redwood city. Police say officers were responding to a report that a man had fired a gun into the sidewalk. The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office is jointly investigating this incident with the Coroner's Office and the Redwood City Police Department.

Oakland Bakery launches sweet effort to help families during government shutdown

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes. Angel Cakes Bakery, a worker-owned cooperative, launched a GoFundMe campaign this week to sponsor baked goods for families who may not be able to afford them. For every box of cupcakes or cakes sponsored, the bakery will donate another.

Trump endorses 50-year mortgage plans

Over the weekend, President Trump endorsed a suggestion to create 50-year long mortgages, 60% longer than 30-year mortgages. It's all part of an effort to combat higher home prices and interest rates. But it's drawn criticism after increased costs to the home buyers were calculated.

South Bay mall bets big on experiences ahead of busy 2026

As stores in malls in San Francisco and Oakland have shuttered their doors, the South Bay is welcoming tons of new businesses, especially ahead of next year's Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup celebrations.