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A significant cluster of restaurant and bar closures has hit the East Bay this week, including the 50-year-old Nabolom Bakery in Berkeley and the Old Oakland bar Oeste. Other notable closures include Flipside Burgers in Oakland, Los Cocos in Fruitvale, and several locations in Hayward, El Cerrito, and Castro Valley. Reasons cited include rising ingredient and rent costs, building sales, and market shifts.
The planned Border Patrol surge operation in Oakland and the greater Bay Area has been canceled, according to local officials, amid protests and uncertainty about the federal government's intentions following President Trump's announcement to pause the operation in San Francisco.
President Trump called off a planned federal surge into San Francisco after discussions with city leaders, but increased immigration enforcement and federal staging continue in the East Bay, causing community concern and protests. Local officials and activists remain wary of federal actions, viewing them as attempts to escalate tensions and justify further force, amid ongoing debates over federal intervention in cities.
Three people died in a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in East Bay. The incident was reported to police through an alert from an iPhone in the vehicle, indicating a possible crash.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the installation of 480 new cameras in Oakland and on East Bay freeways to combat criminal activity and freeway violence. The cameras, to be deployed on surface streets in Oakland and along state highways in the East Bay, will use advanced technology to identify vehicle attributes beyond license plate numbers, enabling law enforcement agencies to search for vehicles suspected to be linked to crimes and receive real-time alerts about their movement. The system will retain videos for 28 days and will not disclose footage to third parties beyond California law enforcement. The initiative aims to improve public safety and hold perpetrators of crimes accountable, addressing concerns about the lack of cameras on highways contributing to freeway shootings.
Multiple suspects were detained following a police pursuit in the East Bay, which started in Oakland and ended with a crash on Highway 24. The suspects attempted to flee from officers but were apprehended. The area of 57th Street and Telegraph Avenue has been closed for investigation.
Police in the East Bay pursued a white Infinity that was driving erratically and avoiding law enforcement. The chase crossed into San Francisco, with the suspect vehicle hitting several cars before returning to the East Bay. The pursuit ended in Richmond, where police are currently searching for the suspect and vehicle. No further information is available at this time.
The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to kick off, and East Bay fans can find various bars and restaurants in the area to watch the games. The tournament, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, will feature matches taking place between midnight and 10 p.m. Pacific Time. Some recommended locations include Arthur Mac's, The Athletic Club Oakland, Bobby G's Pizzeria, Cato's Ale House, and Danny Murry's Irish Pub. Additionally, viewers can watch the games on Fox and Telemundo or stream them on platforms like Fubo TV, Peacock, Hulu, and YouTube TV.
A man drowned in Lake Del Valle in Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore, California, while attempting to retrieve an oar that had fallen from his family's boat. Despite rescue divers searching for him, his body was not recovered until after nightfall. First responders are warning about water dangers this Memorial Day weekend, particularly in California's rivers, which are running fast and cold due to the melting Sierra snowpack. They recommend always wearing a life jacket and only swimming in designated places with a lifeguard present.
A man drowned in Lake Del Valle near Livermore on Saturday while trying to recover an oar from his boat. Witnesses saw the man struggling in the water, and the incident is now a recovery operation. No further details have been released at this time.