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Yerba Madre, a beverage company, is relocating its headquarters to downtown Oakland, leasing a significant space in the historic Tapscott Building. This move is seen as a positive development for the East Bays office market, which has been facing challenges. The Tapscott Buildings unique atmosphere and excellent location in Uptown were key factors in Yerba Madres decision. This transaction offers a welcome boost to downtown Oaklands office market, potentially encouraging other businesses to consider the area and contributing to its revitalization.

Meghan Markle reaches out to estranged father after hospitalization, accuses tabloid of breaching ethics.

Californias wildfire safety agency misses Governor Newsoms deadline for crucial regulations, delaying protections for homes from wildfires. The Zone Zero rules, designed to create an ember-resistant area around high-risk homes, wont be finalized until March 2026, potentially pushing enforcement to mid-2029. The delay is due to disagreements on enforcing the requirement, which involves removing flammable materials near homes. Governor Newsoms office emphasizes the need to balance resilience against future fires with affordability for homeowners.

Chris DeMarco, former Golden State Warriors assistant coach, introduces himself as the new head coach of the New York Liberty. He emphasizes his coaching philosophy, shaped by his time with the Warriors and Bahamas mens national team. DeMarco, who spent nearly fourteen years with the Warriors, is excited to lead a Liberty team featuring star players like Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones, and Breanna Stewart. He believes their championship pedigree provides a significant competitive advantage.

Orinda police officer fails to find hidden gun, leading to felons arrest and new charges.

New study links common chemical in plastics to early puberty in girls. Phthalates, found in many everyday items, were found to be associated with earlier breast development in girls. Girls from lower-income households and those with higher body mass indexes had higher levels of phthalates. More research needed to understand the full scope of the problem.

New study reveals people underestimate phone usage by up to 50%, with social media and streaming apps being the main contributors.

Alameda County DA Seeks Dismissal of Police Officers Manslaughter Case: A Turning Point in Law Enforcement Accountability This week, the Alameda County District Attorneys office requested a judge to dismiss the manslaughter case against former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher, who was accused of fatally shooting Steven Taylor during a shoplifting call in 2020. The case, which has been ongoing for over four years, has been a rallying cry for advocates pushing for more accountability in law enforcement. If the dismissal is granted, it would mark the first time a police officer charged in an on-duty killing in Alameda County since the Oscar Grant case in 2008. Steven Taylors grandmother, Addie Kitchen, expressed her shock and disappointment, calling the request the biggest slap in the face. The District Attorneys office argued that the case cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt and that its unclear if Fletcher acted in self-defense. They also criticized the previous administrations handling of expert witnesses, claiming ethical and legal violations. This move by District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson continues a trend of her office dismissing cases filed by the previous administration. The judge is expected to hear arguments on the dismissal request this Friday morning.

A San Francisco woman gave birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi en route to the hospital, marking a positive turn for the autonomous car company. The unexpected delivery was detected by the vehicle, which alerted the companys support team. Both mother and newborn are doing well, and the taxi was taken out of service for cleaning. This heartwarming story comes after a series of less favorable incidents for Waymo.