And it’s not just here in the East Bay. Industry experts and NPR, among others, have declared pandan one of the food flavor trends of 2026. For many cultures, though, it’s just a household staple.

Ka’Dijah Brown, Jennifer Shanoski and Sandy Park are on the ballot for the three Berkeley school board seats. Reichi Lee is waging a write-in campaign.

With elections weeks away, immigrant communities are bracing for a heightened ICE presence — and are concerned about their safety at the polls.

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A committee chose Sí Se Puede Park as the new name for the waterfront open space. The City Council is poised to approve the pick next week.

Crews from multiple fire agencies have responded, and Cal Fire is dropping water from the sky as wary residents watch from across the East Bay.

Nosh covers food and restaurant news across the East Bay, and each week we publish one article covering all the restaurant openings and one article covering closin ...

The poll showed Chromebooks were used 37 minutes per day in middle school, 20 in HS. But some parents said they suspect actual usage is higher and pleaded for a full ban on phones and AI.

Three years ago, the East Bay Regional Park District allowed e-bikes on trails. An informal survey shows hikers on Iron Horse Trail now feel unsafe.

Journalist Janet Byron recounts her experience covering the blaze that turned catastrophic on Oct. 20, 1991, as a newbie ...

Measure RTM is needed to keep the Bay Area moving. If it fails to pass, BART could go into a tailspin and AC Transit would ...

Incumbent Mark Humbert supports a plan to allow larger apartments in the Elmwood. Challengers Mari Mendonca and Michael Wallman oppose it.