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Is this East Bay refinery-turned-housing-development a model for reclaiming contaminated sites?
Contra Costa County officials take a hard look at what will happen if remaining area refineries close.
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Crime and Public Safety
Police: Kidnap victim intentionally crashes vehicle in downtown Watsonville to escape
A 41-year-old delivery truck driver reportedly kidnapped at knifepoint purposely crashed his vehicle into a downtown light pole to escape, according to police.
Sports
Oakland Ballers cleared to play at Raimondi Park, make $1.6 million upgrades to facility
The Ballers say they will bring in a video scoreboard that can be reserved by community members on non-game nights.
Things To Do
7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend
Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from great concerts and shows to amazing chocolate chip cookies.
Real Estate
Long-planned East Bay amphitheater on pause; smaller outdoor performance venue planned
Council agreed to leave space to create an amphitheater if money becomes available later
Restaurants, Food and Drink
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Berkeley gets a quirky new Japanese restaurant, Butterfish Sushi
The cozy joint on busy University Ave. has leveled-up rolls and decadent cuts of fish...
Opinion
Editorial: Bay Area school officials’ shameful tax-election manipulations
Districts call May 7 special elections that depress turnout and then mislead voters with deceptive...
Crashes and Disasters
One killed, two injured in East Bay collision involving motorcycle and a vehicle
The collision happened about 10:33 p.m. Saturday on northbound Brentwood Boulevard at Valdry Court, police...