Food
A light carrot cake filled with the spices of the season serves to honor an LGBTQ+ activist.
California
Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who represented the East Bay in Congress for over two decades, announced plans to run for mayor of Oakland in a special election.
The number of national norovirus outbreaks was the highest seen in December since at least 2012. Experts suggest increased hand-washing to avoid catching the ultra-contagious stomach bug.
In a year markedly difficult for the city’s restaurant industry, here are more than 100 notable restaurant and bar closures that occurred in 2024.
Lifestyle
World & Nation
Following a meeting in Komarno, Slovakia, leaders of the three countries outlined a stricter migration policy they’d like to see adopted by the European Union.
Anti-abortion advocates say they will quickly dismantle some of President Biden’s abortion policies once President-elect Donald Trump is in White House.
Multiple sexual assaults facilitated by spiked drinks at an off-campus residence were reported recently, according to UC Berkeley officials.
Hollywood Inc.
Several film and TV writers say they are horrified their scripts are being used by tech companies to train AI models without writers’ permission. They are pressuring studios to take legal action.